In the world of unseen hazards, hydrogen sulfide, also known as sewer gas, presents a significant danger. While its foul odor is unmistakable, its potential harm often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas produced by the decomposition of organic...

A mobile dust containment unit is a mobile work area that traps dust generated by renovation and maintenance activities above ceilings in sensitive environments, like hospitals.Mobile containment units are used to minimize patient exposure to dust and infectious agents that may be...

OMAHA, Neb. – May 7, 2018 – PRLog — Daniel L. Taylor has been awarded the Council-certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) designation by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). This prestigious, board-awarded certification recognizes Taylor’s knowledge and field...

Pipe bursts and roof leaks can be dramatic, but some of the most serious moisture problems develop out of sight. Moisture can accumulate behind walls or underneath building materials, leading to hidden mold and moisture problems that gnaw away at your building and leave occupants...

Bacteria and viruses have ruled our lives lately.First there was the Ebola epidemic.Then came the measles outbreak.Most recently, we’ve seen an escalating number of deadly hospital-acquired infections among patients exposed to CRE (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae)...

Everyone loves being greeted by that “new” smell when you walk into a recently built or renovated facility. Ah yes, there’s nothing quite like the sweet scent of…formaldehyde? Not a lot of people know that the characteristic smell of new products, furnishings and other materials...

In the past few years The Joint Commission (TJC) has placed new emphasis on the importance of building management systems in improving patient safety, and has started to incorporate these systems into their standards. As the Joint Commission becomes more involved in regulating these...

We often think of a hospital as one of the safest places to be–but what about for hospital employees? Healthcare professionals face an increased risk of injury and illness every day while at work. Fortunately, OSHA (the Occupational Health and Safety Administration) recognized this...

A significant danger in the workplace today is welding fumes. Welding exposure is so common that up to two percent of the world’s population in industrialized nations have been affected in some way. Exposure to welding fumes can have debilitating effects on the human body for many...

OSHA has revised its Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) to help protect workers and to ensure that American businesses can remain competitive in the global marketplace.Why did the Hazard Communication Standard change?Previous to the change, OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard...