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Environmental, Health, and Safety Resources to Mitigate Lithium Battery Fire Hazards
Lithium batteries have brought many benefits to society. Today, they can be found in mobile phones, backup batteries, e-cigarettes, cordless tools, laptop computers and tablets, UPS systems, e-bikes and scooters, electric cars, buildings to ...
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Lithium Battery Fire Hazards in Puerto Rico and EHS Resources to Mitigate Risks
After Hurricane Maria caused widespread destruction to Puerto Rico’s electrical grid back in 2017, solar panels and lithium ion battery energy storage systems were installed at many businesses, institutions and residential properties. These ...
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Lithium Battery Fires and Environmental, Health and Safety Concerns Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses lithium battery fires and potential exposure risks to more than just heat and flames. ...
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Occupational and Environmental Exposure Risks to Carbon Disulfide and Other Chemicals in Puerto Rico
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes carbon disulfide as a colorless liquid with an ether-like odor. Carbon disulfide is used in many industries as a building block in organic chemistry and as an industrial ...
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Carbon Disulfide and Potential Occupational Exposure Risks Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses carbon disulfide and potential exposure risks in the workplace. “Carbon disulfide is ...
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Carbon Monoxide Hazards and Boats Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses carbon monoxide hazards that may exist on some boats. “The U.S. Coast ...
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Carbon Monoxide Exposure Risks Discussed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate people about issues that may impact their health. Their latest educational video discusses carbon monoxide and its effect ...
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Dozens Sickened by Carbon Monoxide at Georgia School
Last week, almost 50 children and adults were sent to area hospitals when an elementary school near Atlanta experienced high levels of carbon monoxide (CO). Another 500 people were forced to evacuate the school building. Emergency ...
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Carbon Dioxide Levels Identified in Buildings Utilizing Onsite Test Kit
Last year, an elderly woman in Georgia was found unconscious in a restroom at a McDonald’s restaurant. The woman later died and it was determined that a lethal dose of carbon dioxide (CO2) had build up when a bleed line for the ...
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Germantown School District Tackles Energy Efficiency & IAQ
Thousands of students, parents and faculty in Germantown, Wisconsin have a new reason to look forward to summer break. Recently, the Germantown School District decided to implement a series of upgrades to their HVAC systems in the ...
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Second Carbon Monoxide Leak at Baltimore School has Parents Concerned
Last month it was reported that six students at Dickey Hill Elementary & Middle School complained of illness believed to be related to a carbon monoxide (CO) leak at the school. Baltimore fire officials stated that 40 others were also ...
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Carbon Monoxide Dangers Exposed in New Public Outreach Video
Today the IAQ Video Network released the 11th in a series of public outreach videos meant to educate families about important indoor air quality issues. The public outreach videos have all been produced in the past year covering everything ...
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California Green Building Standards Code Requires Improved Energy Efficiency
UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI) provides technology solutions for increased energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality (IAQ). As January 1st is quickly approaching, cities across California are preparing to enforce the new ...