• India has the highest mortality rate due to indoor and outdoor air pollution sources [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ambient particulate air pollution has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. (bmj.com)
  • In an eastern US location with significant regional pollution, the authors examined the association of air pollution and odds of cardiac arrhythmia in older adults. (bmj.com)
  • The authors used logistic mixed effects regression to examine the odds of having any supraventricular ectopy (SVE) or ventricular ectopy (VE) in association with increases in air pollution for moving average pollutant concentrations up to 10 days before the health assessment. (bmj.com)
  • Balmes JR. Balmes J.R. Balmes, John R. Outdoor Air Pollution. (mhmedical.com)
  • The dramatic air pollution episodes that occurred in the early part of the twentieth century in Belgium's Meuse Valley, Donora, Pennsylvania, and London, England, are not likely to occur in the world today. (mhmedical.com)
  • Furthermore, in some eastern European and Asian countries, where sulfur-containing fuels are burned without adequate air quality regulations, air pollution levels may be attained similar to those that were associated with excess mortality. (mhmedical.com)
  • Exposure to air pollution is a leading risk factor for disease and premature death, but technologies for assessing personal exposure to particulate and gaseous air pollutants, including the timing and location of such exposures, are limited. (cdc.gov)
  • These results illustrate how the AirPen can be used to advance our understanding of personal exposure to air pollution as a function of time, location, source, and activity, even in the absence of detailed activity diary data. (cdc.gov)
  • Air pollution - especially ozone air pollution which is increasing with climate change - accelerates the progression of emphysema of the lung. (enn.com)
  • Air pollution - especially ozone air pollution which is increasing with climate change - accelerates the progression of emphysema of the lung, according to a new study led by the University of Washington, Columbia University and the University at Buffalo. (enn.com)
  • The majority of vendors in Dakar work in places close to roads that are very frequented by vehicles, exposing them to increased air pollution. (scirp.org)
  • Our data suggest that exposure to air pollution at the workplace in vendors could lead to allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
  • Air pollution is suspected to be the cause of the increase in the prevalence of rhinitis in the urban areas. (scirp.org)
  • In the developing countries, air pollution from cars is the major contributor to urban air pollution. (scirp.org)
  • Air pollution from cars is therefore a major risk factor for increasing the prevalence of allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
  • However, this association is not widely known in developing countries because the majority of epidemiological studies on air pollution from road traffic and allergic rhinitis are done in developed countries. (scirp.org)
  • Thus, for many people, the risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors. (emsl.com)
  • The rigorous traffic limitations during COVID-19 have forced many people to work from home, reaching an outstanding degree of teleworking and reduction in air pollution. (nature.com)
  • We propose that teleworking be prioritized and promoted as an effective contribution towards reduction of long-term urban air pollution and short-term pollution peaks. (nature.com)
  • Here we want to reflect upon lessons learned from the COVID-19 mitigation measures in terms of reduced mobility and teleworking and its joint effect on urban air pollution. (nature.com)
  • As sharp drops in air pollution during confinement periods indicate, COVID-19 experiences may teach us some important lessons about how the deadly global air pollution crisis might be overcome. (nature.com)
  • Traffic emissions typically contribute 30-45% to urban air pollution 9 . (nature.com)
  • We really need to understand what's causing chronic lung disease, and it appears that air pollution exposures that are common and hard to avoid might be a major contributor. (buffalo.edu)
  • Researchers developed novel and accurate exposure assessment methods for air pollution levels at the homes of study participants, collecting detailed measurement of exposures over years in these metropolitan regions, and measurements at the homes of many of the participants. (buffalo.edu)
  • She is specifically interested in the geographic distribution of disease risk, incorporating geographic information system technology into large cohort studies to explore risk factors such as the built environment and indicators of socioeconomic status, as well as air pollution. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • Direct effects, such as increased ambient temperatures, air pollution, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, extreme weather, vector-borne diseases, and expanded vector ranges (discussed in more detail below). (cdc.gov)
  • My two main goals are to improve the health of individual patients and improve the health of populations through research on air pollution and inhaled toxins. (rochester.edu)
  • My primary research focus is on the pulmonary health effects of air pollution. (rochester.edu)
  • I am currently completing a NIH funded career development project focused on the contribution of air pollution to the susceptibility of individuals suffering from respiratory viral infections. (rochester.edu)
  • I also am involved in translational research on indoor air pollution and on other inhaled toxins including electronic nicotine delivery systems (vaping). (rochester.edu)
  • My primary area of research is my K23 funded epidemiology work on the effect of air pollution on the transcriptomics of the immune response to respiratory viral infection in adults. (rochester.edu)
  • Both the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division and the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have a long history of research in the areas of inhalation toxicology, environmental health, environmental epidemiology, and air pollution health effects. (rochester.edu)
  • As a member of the Environmental Health Sciences Center (EHSC), I collaborate with colleagues on other projects involving the cardiopulmonary health effects of air pollution. (rochester.edu)
  • I am continuing to build my expertise in the respiratory effects of both outdoor and indoor air pollution. (rochester.edu)
  • This review focuses on three environmental factors that are expected to increase in frequency and intensity, especially in urban areas: heat, air pollution, and noise [ 94 ]. (springer.com)
  • Data collected by HI-Q air sampling systems have provided critical information in the identification and prevention of pollution. (environmental-expert.com)
  • Decades of research has suggested that gas stoves are a source of indoor air pollution. (nbcnews.com)
  • This work analyzes the impact of temperature and air pollution on infant mortality in Madrid. (ul.pt)
  • Although air pollution has decreased in many parts of the world, it represents a major and growing health problem for the residents of some cities in certain industrializing countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Conversely, those with preexisting heart and lung disease, children, and older adults have an increased risk for adverse health effects from even short-term exposure to air pollution. (cdc.gov)
  • 80 countries around the world, and the World Health Organization posts historical data on outdoor air pollution in urban areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Travelers should be mindful of, and limit exposures to, outdoor and indoor air pollution and carbon monoxide ( Table 4-02 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Secondhand smoke from smoking tobacco is a primary contributor to indoor air pollution. (cdc.gov)
  • Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). (europa.eu)
  • By analyzing the collected samples, researchers can evaluate air quality, monitor pollution levels, and investigate potential health risks associated with airborne particles. (jjtobin.com)
  • Active air sampling plays a crucial role in environmental monitoring, occupational safety assessments, and research studies related to air pollution. (jjtobin.com)
  • Overall, active air sampling serves as an essential tool for evaluating air quality, identifying sources of pollution, and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies to maintain healthy and safe environments. (jjtobin.com)
  • This method helps assess the overall air quality of a specific area and identify pollution sources contributing to the contamination. (jjtobin.com)
  • This data is crucial for assessing compliance with air quality regulations, identifying health risks, and formulating effective pollution control strategies. (jjtobin.com)
  • We found that communities under the flight paths near the airport are exposed to higher proportions of smaller-sized, 'ultra-ultrafine' pollution particles and over a larger area compared to pollution particles associated with roadways," said Edmund Seto , co-principal investigator and associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences in the UW School of Public Health. (washington.edu)
  • The discovery of the unique signature of aircraft pollution opens up opportunities for follow-up studies, said Michael Yost , professor and chair of the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. (washington.edu)
  • We can now study the specific health effects of aircraft-related pollution, how different neighborhoods may be affected by it and specific interventions that could reduce human exposure to these pollutants," said Yost, who is also a co-investigator on the study. (washington.edu)
  • Their analysis showed that roadway air pollution particles consist of relatively larger particle sizes and higher black carbon concentrations. (washington.edu)
  • Is there air pollution in Hartford? (iqair.com)
  • How to best protect from air pollution? (iqair.com)
  • Does Hartford have bad ozone air pollution? (iqair.com)
  • Air pollution and airborne allergens will likely increase, worsening allergy and asthma conditions. (archives.gov)
  • Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. (europa.eu)
  • This two day workshop included presentations about various topics related to toxic air pollution, including the (generally uncontrolled) use of fumigants at ports, new EPA standards for various sources, and community air pollution studies that have been initiated in various areas in the region. (marama.org)
  • The Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit association of ten state and local air pollution control agencies. (marama.org)
  • MARAMA's mission is to strengthen the skills and capabilities of member agencies and to help them work together to prevent and reduce air pollution in the Mid-Atlantic Region. (marama.org)
  • The goal is to learn more about how air pollution, including pollutants emitted by the Tonawanda Coke plant, have affected the health of the communities of the City of Tonawanda, the Town of Tonawanda and Grand Island. (buffalo.edu)
  • The study will not only analyze the historical impact of exposure to air pollution on health outcomes, but will also document new cases of diseases that arise over the study period of 10 years or more. (buffalo.edu)
  • This work will provide insight on how exposure to air pollution, including emissions from the Tonawanda Coke plant, may be continuing to impact people's lives today, even after the plant emissions have been markedly reduced. (buffalo.edu)
  • The activities of people and equipment used within shopping malls are major factors that contribute to air pollution and increased sound levels, thereby affecting indoor environmental quality and the well-being of mall operators. (bvsalud.org)
  • The resultant sampling and sensor data indicated that personal exposures to benzene , toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes were dominated by a specific workplace location. (cdc.gov)
  • Climate change may result in not only the increasing prevalence and severity of known occupational hazards and exposures, but also the emergence of new ones. (cdc.gov)
  • well as occupational exposures. (wisconsin.gov)
  • To assess occupational exposures and acute and subacute health effects among WFFs, the wildland firefighter exposure and health effects study collected data for a 2-year repeated measures study. (cdc.gov)
  • The concentrations of TVOC, CO and CO 2 were higher in the kitchens of north and south India than in the control locations (non-kitchen areas). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The European Environmental Agency has been tracking the weekly average concentrations of air pollutants (NO 2 , Particulate Matter with a diameter of ≤10 µm (PM10, PM2.5) of many European cities where restrictive measures have been implemented 16 , showing that most cities reduced contamination levels by 30-50% compared with the same period in 2019. (nature.com)
  • This research project characterized the influence of stall versus pen gestation housing on air contaminant concentrations. (umnswinenews.com)
  • Eight-hour time-weighted ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, respirable dust, respirable endotoxin, and carbon dioxide concentrations and temperature were measured regularly at stationary locations throughout a year in a facility with parallel gestation stall and open pen housing. (umnswinenews.com)
  • Hazard indices were calculated using ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and endotoxin concentrations and relevant occupational exposure limits. (umnswinenews.com)
  • Ventilation changes in response to seasonal requirements influenced air contaminant concentrations more than production practices, especially housing type. (umnswinenews.com)
  • Elevated concentrations of air pollutants, higher levels of acoustic noise, and more heat days, as well as increasingly complex mixtures of pollutants pose health risks for urban inhabitants. (springer.com)
  • But Michanowicz said some of the lowest concentrations of pollutants in California were still about 10 times higher than the averages from his Boston study. (nbcnews.com)
  • The researchers aren't sure why concentrations vary from one location to the next. (nbcnews.com)
  • Overall, 65% of paired samples (across all sample days) showed a post-shift increase in urinary levoglucosan and 5 firefighters were exposed to benzene at concentrations at or above the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommended exposure limit. (cdc.gov)
  • Three recent studies have reported acetaldehyde air concentrations in facilities that produce and use flavorings. (who.int)
  • In a facility that manufactures flavorings, modified dairy products and bacterial additives, NIOSH (2007) reported mean, full-shift time-weighted average (TWA) acetaldehyde air concentrations of 0.14 ppm in the powder production room, 0.07 ppm in the liquid production room, and 0.07 ppm in the pre-production corridor. (who.int)
  • TWA acetaldehyde air concentrations were 0.44 ppm in the spray-drying room, 0.343 ppm in the powder production room, 0.273 ppm in the liquid production room, and 0.029 ppm in the pre-production corridor. (who.int)
  • In a small popcorn popping plant, NIOSH (2009b) reported that acetaldehyde concentrations in air were less than the detectable (0.09 ppm) or quantifiable (0.15 ppm) concentrations. (who.int)
  • In a flavoring manufacturing plant in The Netherlands, control measures taken to enclose the process, led to a reduction in air concentrations from 7.6 to 0.7 mg/m3 (geometric mean). (who.int)
  • OSHA has established a permissible exposure limit (PEL) in workplace air of 100 ppm measured as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) [OSHA 2013] (Table 1). (cdc.gov)
  • According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, installed portable safety showers and eyewash stations must be capable of delivering no less than 0.4 gallons of clean water per minute. (contrivedatuminsights.com)
  • In combination with PATH partners and the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), PATH promotes sound practices for improving the working conditions and skill levels of builders and contractors nationwide. (pathnet.org)
  • The U.S., through the Occupational Safety and Health Act [11] (OSHA), along with many other countries, are responsible for the safety and health of their employees and for providing a safe and healthy workplace. (marsh.com)
  • Although OSHA currently has no federal standard for wildfire smoke exposure, California and Oregon have requirements for the protection of employees, which include air quality monitoring, training, communication, engineering, and administrative controls to reduce exposure, as well as provisions for dust masks. (marsh.com)
  • At EMSL, we have been offering indoor environmental testing for these pollutants and contaminants for decades. (emsl.com)
  • Respirators are specifically designed to remove contaminants from the air or to provide clean respirable air from another source. (cdc.gov)
  • This method involves actively drawing air into a collection device, allowing for the capture and analysis of airborne particles, contaminants, and microorganisms. (jjtobin.com)
  • The main purpose of active air sampling is to assess the quality of air and identify potential contaminants or pollutants present. (jjtobin.com)
  • When it comes to studying air quality and monitoring airborne contaminants, various air sampling techniques are employed. (jjtobin.com)
  • These devices rely on the natural movement of air and diffusion processes to capture contaminants over a certain period. (jjtobin.com)
  • We were surprised to see how strong air pollution's impact was on the progression of emphysema on lung scans, in the same league as the effects of cigarette smoking, which is by far the best-known cause of emphysema," said the study's senior co-author, Dr. Joel Kaufman, UW professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and epidemiology in the School of Public Health. (enn.com)
  • To our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal study to assess the association between long-term exposure to air pollutants and progression of percent emphysema in a large, community-based, multi-ethnic cohort," said study first author Meng Wang , an assistant professor of epidemiology and environmental health in UB's School of Public Health and Health Professions. (buffalo.edu)
  • The subsequently produced documents are used in the development of a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for each of the so-called criteria pollutants. (mhmedical.com)
  • In fact, the researchers found, if the ambient ozone level was 3 parts per billion higher where you live compared to another location over 10 years, that was associated with an increase in emphysema roughly the equivalent of smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for 29 years. (enn.com)
  • The evaporation of the dye solvents into the ambient air during the printing process may expose the workers to various chemicals. (environmental-expert.com)
  • Ambient air sampling involves collecting air samples from the surrounding environment, typically at fixed locations. (jjtobin.com)
  • which are abundant in ambient urban air and (CNS). (cdc.gov)
  • EPA has designated tetrachloroethylene as a hazardous air pollutant under the Clean Air Act [EPA 2013b]. (cdc.gov)
  • A study published Thursday in the journal Environmental Science and Technology found at least 12 hazardous air pollutants emitted from gas stoves in California, including benzene - a chemical known to cause cancer in some people with long-term exposure. (nbcnews.com)
  • Anywhere natural gas is leaked, hazardous air pollutants are likely being released, as well," a co-author of the new study, Kelsey Bilsback, a senior scientist at PSE Healthy Energy, said on a media call. (nbcnews.com)
  • Another co-author of the study, Drew Michanowicz, previously identified 21 hazardous air pollutants from gas stoves and outdoor gas lines at Boston homes. (nbcnews.com)
  • BACKGROUND-- There is evidence from previous studies that maternal occupational exposure to hazardous air pollutants is positively associated with oral clefts, however, studies evaluating the association between residential exposure to these toxicants and oral clefts are lacking. (cdc.gov)
  • 2002), including hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). (cdc.gov)
  • As required by the Clean Air Act, U.S. EPA developed the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, under which asbestos is regulated. (marylandaviation.com)
  • Owners and operators subject to the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants ( NESHAP ) are required to submit a $150 fee along with a Demolition/Renovation/Asbestos Project Notification Form 10 working days in advance of commencing a regulated asbestos demolition or renovation project. (findlaw.com)
  • While most of the airborne pollutants are in decline because of successful efforts to reduce them, ozone has been increasing, the study found. (buffalo.edu)
  • Through its ability to detect both known and unknown airborne agents, active air sampling plays a vital role in environmental monitoring, occupational safety, public health, and research endeavors. (jjtobin.com)
  • Active air sampling is a technique used to collect and analyze airborne particles in various environments, such as indoor spaces, workplaces, or outdoor areas. (jjtobin.com)
  • People with heart disease, asthma, emphysema, or … health effects occurring depends mostly on the concentration of air pollutants in people's breathing zone (the air that's breathed around the nose and mouth). (wisconsin.gov)
  • These methods enable scientists, environmentalists, and public health officials to gather crucial data for assessing the presence and concentration of pollutants in the atmosphere. (jjtobin.com)
  • They are the maximum concentration in air at which it is believed that a particular substance will not produce adverse health effects with repeated daily exposure. (lookformedical.com)
  • The area air samples ranged in concentration from below the minimum detectable concentration to 20 g/m3. (who.int)
  • A task-based acetaldehyde air concentration of 0.19 ppm was measured during pouring and mixing of ingredients for a fruit flavor in the liquid production room. (who.int)
  • The highest task-based acetaldehyde air concentration (4.02 ppm) was measured during packaging of a powdered dairy-flavored product in the powder production room. (who.int)
  • This technique allows for continuous monitoring and rapid detection of pollutants, enabling timely mitigation measures. (jjtobin.com)
  • While previous studies have shown a clear connection of air pollutants with some heart and lung diseases, the new research published Aug. 13 in JAMA demonstrates an association between long-term exposure to all major air pollutants - especially ozone - with an increase in emphysema seen on lung scans. (enn.com)
  • As temperatures rise with climate change, ground-level ozone will continue to increase unless steps are taken to reduce this pollutant. (buffalo.edu)
  • Due to reductions in ventilation rates as outdoor temperatures decreased, season affected pollutant levels more than other factors. (umnswinenews.com)
  • Unusual fire/explosion hazards : Vapour is explosive in air at temperatures higher than the flash point. (europa.eu)
  • Daily values of mortality of children younger than 10 years, maximum and minimum temperatures, and air pollutants were considered for an 11-year period. (ul.pt)
  • Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), and the Clean Water Act (CWA), EPA is responsible for regulating hazardous waste, air emissions, and discharges into waters of the United States. (westvalleyctf.org)
  • EPA has authorized NYSDEC to exercise regulatory authority for hazardous waste, nonradiological sources of air emissions, and discharges into waters. (westvalleyctf.org)
  • NRDC's comments on the EPA's proposed standards for emissions of climate-disrupting carbon dioxide from power plants, the nation's second largest source of climate pollutants. (nrdc.org)
  • The study will give residents an increased understanding of how prevalent various diseases are in their communities, and how these diseases may be linked to pollutants found in coke oven emissions. (buffalo.edu)
  • McStain Enterprises emphasised energy conservation and better indoor air quality -- two issues that McStain Enterprises believed would get good market response, in their research home. (pathnet.org)
  • Indoor air quality is also a significant concern, leading to the development of specialized indoor air sampling techniques. (jjtobin.com)
  • Indoor air quality monitoring is the process of assessing and evaluating the level of air pollutants present in enclosed spaces such as homes, offices, schools, and other indoor environments. (jjtobin.com)
  • In conclusion, this research has demonstrated the necessity to monitor noise levels and indoor air quality in malls. (bvsalud.org)
  • Also, there is need for government policies to improve indoor air quality which must be enforced and regulated, especially within shopping malls. (bvsalud.org)
  • To our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal study to assess the association between long-term exposure to air pollutants and progression of percent emphysema in a large, community-based, multi-ethnic cohort. (buffalo.edu)
  • Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between estimated maternal exposure to each pollutant (benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene) separately and the risk of oral clefts in offspring. (cdc.gov)
  • Active air sampling is a crucial technique used in various fields to assess and monitor the quality of indoor and outdoor air. (jjtobin.com)
  • In aviation, particularly for seaplanes and aircraft operating in remote locations, our turbidimeters can help assess the turbidity of water bodies for landing or refueling purposes. (gaotek.com)
  • By sampling the air directly, active air sampling provides valuable insights into air quality, pollutant levels, potential health risks, and the efficacy of ventilation and filtration systems. (jjtobin.com)
  • While air quality generally poses little to no health risks, unhealthy ozone days are not uncommon in the warmer summer months. (iqair.com)
  • Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine , 5 , 106-120. (scirp.org)
  • The emergence of relatively low-cost air samplers and sensors has created greater opportunities for community-based air measurements. (ca.gov)
  • AQS is conducting research to implement low cost and portable air samplers and sensors in a variety of environments. (ca.gov)
  • The process of active air sampling typically involves using specialized instruments such as air samplers or impingers. (jjtobin.com)
  • One widely used technique is passive air sampling , where pollutants are collected using passive devices such as sorbent tubes or diffusive samplers. (jjtobin.com)
  • it catches on fire quite easily, evaporates quickly, and forms explosive mixtures with air. (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers at the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering collected air samples at numerous locations around Sea-Tac Airport over the course of a year between 2018 and 2019. (washington.edu)
  • From a sustainability perspective, the essential topics are Climate, Regional Contribution, Noise, Occupational and Aviation Safety as well as Business Ethics. (internationalairportreview.com)
  • Climate change threatens the air you breathe by fueling smog and ragweed pollen. (nrdc.org)
  • Climate change will have the largest health impact on vulnerable populations including those with low incomes, some communities of color, limited English proficiency and immigrant groups, Indigenous peoples, children, pregnant women, older adults, vulnerable occupational groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with preexisting or chronic medical conditions. (archives.gov)
  • However, certain environmental air pollutants, such as ozone and respirable particles, do reach levels that may cause acute and chronic respiratory effects. (mhmedical.com)
  • This could result in the delay of information needed to recognize and manage an occupational hazard - or could result in such information not being received at all. (cdc.gov)
  • Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. (europa.eu)
  • Other potential sources of indoor air pollutants include cooking or combustion sources (e.g., kerosene, coal, wood, animal dung). (cdc.gov)
  • Another feature of low-cost and portable sensors is that they can be co-located indoors, outdoors, and even on people at a given location to estimate the relative importance of different pollutant sources. (ca.gov)
  • Andrea De Vizcaya Ruiz, an associate professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine, who wasn't involved in the study, said that people can get exposed to small amounts of benzene when they fill up their cars' gas tanks or sit by a fireplace but that exposure to high amounts over long periods of time is worrisome. (nbcnews.com)
  • Hartford air quality index averaged a value of 32, "good," in 2019, showing a slight improvement from its AQI score of 34 in 2018. (iqair.com)
  • The AirPen combines physical sample collection (PM onto a filter and VOCs onto a sorbent tube) with a suite of low-cost sensors (for PM, VOCs, temperature, pressure, humidity, light intensity, location, and motion). (cdc.gov)
  • They not only function as ecological living materials for air purification and VOCs removal but are also valued for their aesthetic appeal. (bvsalud.org)
  • Coarse, fine and ultrafine particles and several elements were also detected in kitchens in both locations by SEM and elemental analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study showed that occupational exposure to multiple kitchen indoor air pollutants (ultrafine particles, PM 2.5 , PM 1 , TVOC, CO, CO 2 ) and FTIR-derived compounds can be associated with a decline in lung function (restrictive and obstructive patterns) in kitchen workers with microalbuminuria. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These devices draw air through filters or collection media, which capture particles present in the sampled air. (jjtobin.com)
  • The finding comes from the two-year Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles or "MOV-UP" study funded by the Washington State Legislature to examine the air-quality impacts of aircraft traffic on communities located within 10 miles of Sea-Tac Airport. (washington.edu)
  • In addition to treating patients with general pulmonary disease in my outpatient clinic at the Mary Parkes Center for Asthma, Allergy & Pulmonary Care, I have a special interest in occupational lung disease. (rochester.edu)
  • Also a reference for professionals, the book stresses the chemical and biological characteristicsof major pollutants found in the air, water, and soil, and their impacts on the health and well-being of humans, animals, and plants. (uca.es)
  • Severe burn injuries and death are possible immediate outcomes of a wildfire, yet some health impacts can be more far-reaching, affecting not only anyone directly exposed to the flames, smoke, ash, and extinguishing materials, but also populations for whom traveling wildfire smoke negatively impacted air quality. (marsh.com)
  • Based on observed traffic reductions during the COVID-19 lockdown in Barcelona, we formulate socio-occupational scenarios, with various configurations of teleworking, and simulate them using the chemistry transport model WRF-Chem with multi-layer urban scheme. (nature.com)
  • The other pollutants, including elemental carbon, showed no effect on arrhythmia. (bmj.com)
  • To achieve this, the EPA periodically reviews a large body of scientific research dealing with the adverse health effects of pollutants. (mhmedical.com)
  • Table 46-1 lists the six criteria air pollutants, their NAAQSs, and their principal adverse health effects. (mhmedical.com)
  • Emphysema was measured from CT scans that identify holes in the small air sacs of the participants' lungs, and lung function tests, which measure the speed and amount of air breathed in and out. (buffalo.edu)
  • This new edition is greatly expanded and updated, includes a color insert, and contains a new chapter on occupational toxicology. (uca.es)
  • Written primarily as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book provides fundamental knowledge concerning the biological and health effects of pollutants on living systems. (uca.es)
  • With dozens of laboratories located across the United States and Canada, we offer comprehensive laboratory testing services, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments and an array of inspection tools that can help to ensure a healthy indoor environment in any type of building. (emsl.com)
  • It is the spirit of fulfilling responsibility to dust collectors operated all around industrial sites as the air environment specialized company. (cleanat.com)
  • Under state law, NYSDEC has authority to regulate the release of pollutants to the environment within New York State. (westvalleyctf.org)
  • Both the Maryland Department of Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulate asbestos because of its widespread historical use. (marylandaviation.com)
  • In the construction of the interior built environment, plants serve as a suitable means to enhance air quality. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dust masks, surgical masks, and bandanas offer limited protection against severely polluted air. (cdc.gov)
  • According to studies conducted by the EPA, indoor air pollutants may be at levels two to five times higher than outdoor levels. (pathnet.org)
  • More than 80% of the people living in urban areas are exposed to air quality levels that do not meet air quality standards of the World Health Organization 3 , with populations in low-income cities being most impacted 4 . (nature.com)
  • Corporation work plan described air action levels for the work area. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Pollutant levels increased as ventilation rates decreased during the cold months. (umnswinenews.com)
  • Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air. (europa.eu)
  • Occupational exposure to acetaldehyde may occur by inhalation and skin exposure at workplaces where this compound is produced or used. (who.int)
  • NIOSH recommends treating tetrachloroethylene in the workplace as a potential human carcinogen and reducing occupational exposure to the lowest feasible level [NIOSH 2013]. (cdc.gov)
  • This report summarizes the results of initial pollutant measurment in two homes. (pathnet.org)
  • Similar results were seen for the other pollutants. (cdc.gov)
  • Further studies in different geographical locations in India among kitchen workers on a wider scale are required to validate the present findings. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The participants were drawn from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) Air and Lung studies. (buffalo.edu)
  • The FTIR spectra of kitchen indoor air at both locations show the presence of organic chemicals. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Small amounts of these chemicals evaporate into the air when you fill the gas tank in your car or when gasoline is accidentally spilled onto surfaces and soils or into surface waters. (cdc.gov)
  • It is located in indoor or outdoor locations to minimize the risk of chemical contamination and prevent injuries and accidents caused by chemicals, flammable materials and air pollutants. (contrivedatuminsights.com)
  • DHFS recommends perimeter air monitoring in addition to worker breathing zone monitoring. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Another approach is real-time air monitoring , which provides immediate feedback on air quality by using advanced instruments like laser-based particle counters and gas analyzers. (jjtobin.com)
  • In a new twist, the bill targets the impact of wildfire smoke on public health and requires the DNR - with help from the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE), local clean air agencies, and the U.S. Forest Service - to deploy mobile air quality monitoring equipment, conduct simulation modeling, and provide real-time data and smoke exposure forecasting services. (mrsc.org)
  • In winter, the temperature effect increases dramatically for daily maximum temperature values lower than 6 C. This pattern is rather different from the one obtained for older age groups in the same location, which show the well-known V relationship between temperature and mortality. (ul.pt)
  • These include indoor residences, indoor recreational facilities, and outdoor community sites with application to satellite-based pollutant model validation. (ca.gov)
  • Federal regulations that eliminate the use of tetrachloroethylene in dry cleaning in urban locations will go into effect in December 2020 [CMR 2008]. (cdc.gov)
  • The current EPA and FDA tap and bottled water regulation for tetrachloroethylene is 5 μg/L. Federal regulations have gradually reduced the use of tetrachloroethylene and will eliminate the use of tetrachloroethylene in dry cleaning in urban locations in December 2020. (cdc.gov)
  • BACKGROUND: The public safety sector includes law enforcement officers (LEO), corrections officers (CO), firefighter service (FF), wildland firefighting (WFF), and emergency medical services (EMS), as defined in the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (cdc.gov)
  • Funding: This work is supported by funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (ES-09825), the US Environmental Protection Agency (R826780-01-0, R827353-01-0), the Ohio Coal Development Office within the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (CDO/D-98-2), the Electric Power Research Institute (EP-P4464/C2166), the American Petroleum Institute (#78142), and the United States Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (DE-FC26-00NT40771). (bmj.com)