The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation describes vapor intrusion as the process by which volatile chemicals move from a subsurface source into the indoor air of an overlying or adjacent building. They share the fact that the subsurface source can either be contaminated groundwater or contaminated soil which releases vapors into the pore spaces in the soil. Vapors can also sometimes enter a structure by migrating from contaminated bath, shower and drinking water., , , , Th.
Mold can be found throughout the environment and it is key part of the ecosystem; however, exposure to elevated levels of mold in the places people live, work, go to school, or spend time can cause potential health issues for some individuals. This is due to the fact that mold is known to be an allergen, irritant, asthma trigger, and in some cases, the cause of opportunistic infections or the source of toxic substances known as mycotoxins. , , , , The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP.
Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP). The original Combustible Dust NEP was issued in 2007, following a number of combustible dust incidents that resulted in fatalities, serious injuries, and property destruction. , , , , The purpose of the revised NEP is to continue OSHA inspections of facilities that generate or handle combustible dusts likely to cause fire, flash fire, deflagration, an.
Media outlets from across the globe recently reported on Paris officials battling a bed bug infestation that has impacted the famous city that is set to host the Olympics next summer. However, bed bugs are not just a French problem, the insects are found globally and have been discovered in everything from five-star hotels and resorts to cruise ships, buses, trains, and homes., , , , In New York City, tenants have the right to a bed bug-free environment. The insects are specifically named on.
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