On December 24, the federal government finally released its fall 2012 semiannual regulatory agenda, the first official statement of the government’s rulemaking priorities in a year. Required by law to be published every six months, the agenda states expectations of when key elements of the rulemaking process are expected to be completed. The Occupational Exposure […]
City of Philadelphia Bill No. 100011-A, an ordinance, was passed on December 15, 2011 and signed by the Mayor on December 21, 2011. Landlords have had one (1) year to comply (December 21, 2012). Fines can exceed $2,000. All tenants who leased in the last year must also have ‘Lead Free’ or ‘Lead Safe’ certification. […]
Volunteers and workers cleaning up the devastated regions flooded by Hurricane Sandy are facing dangerous mold and asbestos contamination, which could cause illness and litigation if they do not properly protect themselves. Similar to the post-9/11 cleanup, unprotected workers may be subjecting themselves to crippling illnesses that could result in future lawsuits against those organizing […]
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Madison County deputies arrest a man, accused of taking more than $12,000 from a woman. Deputies said Bryan Merritt, 41, of Pensacola, Florida is responsible for an elaborate scheme, where he advertised in local newspapers for a company called Clean Indoor Air. He is charged with stealing more than $ 12,000 from […]
Religious leaders and elected officials in the Rockaways want the city to add mold remediation to the Rapid Repairs program dispatched to help homeowners recover from the ravages of Sandy Christmas, the most joyous of times, is around the corner. But thousands of Far Rockaway residents will have little to celebrate. Seven weeks after Hurricane […]
Canadian health and environmental experts have issued a list today of the best ways to reduce five common sources of toxins associated with child health risks. “Expectant and new parents, in particular, need practical advice to help them safeguard their children from health risks — such as learning and behavioral disorders, asthma, cancer and certain […]
In December 2011 the City of Philadelphia passed legislation amending Chapter 6-800 of the Philadelphia Code, titled “Lead Paint Disclosure,” to require landlords of certain housing units to not only disclose the potential presence of Lead-Based Paint (LBP) but to also provide certification that the housing unit is either lead-free or lead-safe. This requirement will […]
Oct. 22, 2012 — Science Daily People who are exposed to mold in their homes could be at an increased risk for sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory lung disease. Researchers from Sweden and Slovenia tested 62 nonsmoking patients with sarcoidosis, 34 of whom had extrapulmonary manifestations (EPM). Patients were tested for β-glucan, an immune-modulating agent found […]
Storm victims and clean-up workers plagued by mold as local hospital sees rise in lung infections. Hurricane Sandy victims continue to be plagued by rashes, asthma and coughing as cleanup efforts continue and mold problems in affected areas persist. ‘I feel totally drained, tired,’ Patrick Zoda told NBC 4 New York. ‘Every morning I wake […]
New changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard are bringing the United States into alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), further improving safety and health protections for America’s workers. Building on the success of OSHA’s current Hazard Communication Standard, the GHS is expected […]
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