Exposure to elevated levels of mold in the places where people live, work, go to school or spend time can cause potential health issues for many individuals. This is because 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 (EPA) warns that allergic reactions to mold are common. These reactions can be immediate or delayed and.
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.
What does it take to roll out EHS software? Jon Liesmaki, Director of EHS from Harmon Inc. is joined by Jill James, Chief Safety Officer at HSI, and former OSHA Inspector, to talk through the trials and tribulations of adopting a new system, in this free webinar.