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New user-friendly system concept for various fume extraction tasks available in the U.S.

March 5, 2019

Introducing the ULT 200.1 unit series, ULT LLC is not only providing a new device generation but a completely new system concept. At the heart of the concept, there are space-saving, modularly and extremely rugged designed systems for the removal of laser and soldering fumes, dusts, gases, odors and vapors.

Home Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments present challenges

Today’s indoor generation

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

July 5, 2018

We are the indoor generation. The EPA’s National Human Activity Pattern Survey (NHAPS) conducted 1992-1994 found that Americans spend about 87% of their time in enclosed buildings and about 6% of their time in enclosed vehicles.

Self-diagnosis can lead to employee health complaints

The trouble with ‘Dr. Google’

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

April 28, 2017

Social nocebo1 is a contagious illness that impacts upwards of one-quarter of people who encounter it. Conditions are ripe for a rise of social nocebo in the workplace. The following are key actions that occupational safety and health pros must take to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control social nocebo.

Camfil Introduces new portable air purifier

City M Air Purifier works like no other

August 5, 2016

Camfil's newly introduced portable unit that is "Simply the Best.” The City M is an indoor air quality device that works like no other air purifier combining the highest efficiency particulate and molecular filtration offered in one compact package.

International societies form indoor environmental quality global alliance

July 14, 2014

A newly formed alliance seeks to serve as a global source for information, guidance and knowledge on indoor environmental quality. A memorandum of understanding creating the Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance was signed Sunday, June 29, at ASHRAE’s 2014 Annual Conference in Seattle, Wash.

When OSHA “wins” by “losing”

Aaron K. Trippler

March 5, 2014

One of the questions I am constantly asked is “why can’t OSHA get anything done?” A fair question with a difficult answer. It would be easy to simply respond that OSHA is subject to a lot of politics, and I mean a lot of politics. It would also be easy to simply answer that it depends on who asked the question, and more importantly, when they asked it.

Green buildings and human health

Dr. Christine Branche

July 12, 2013

Earlier this year I participated in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Summit on Green Buildings and Human Health. At USGBC’s invitation, I authored a blog that appears on their website. We are co-posting the blog on the NIOSH Science Blog. The Summit was very successful, and USGBC is open to including worker issues into their initiatives. Please share your thoughts on this important issue in the comment section below.

FieldServer Technologies Gateway Links Point Six wireless devices to building automation systems

FieldServer gateways support complete line of Point Six Wi-Fi, 900 MHz and 418/433 Sensors

August 1, 2011

FieldServer Technologies, a leading developer of building automation interface protocol gateways, announced today the release of the Point Six Wireless Gateway, Point Six Wireless manufactures a variety of unique, high value wireless solutions for commercial and industrial OEMs.