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How to Evaluate Public Health Surveillance Systems
Public health surveillance systems are the watchdogs of public health departments. They keep an eye on threats with a goal of trying to prevent outbreaks of disease. Surveillance means routinely...
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Asbestos Exposure Limits
Advancements have been made through research on the effects of certain chemicals and substances previously thought safe. One such substance is asbestos. Once considered no threat, it has been...
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The Regulations for Ammonia Refrigeration
Because ammonia is corrosive to the eyes, skin, and lungs, and is inflammable in certain concentrations in the air, it poses a serious health hazard. Despite its risks, it is useful as a refrigerant,...
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Health & Hygiene Requirements for Cleaning & Maintenance of Foot Spas
A dirty foot spa has been linked to at least one death. A California woman died after battling a bacterial infection, which may have come from a foot spa. In response to growing concerns, states all...
View ArticleEPA Lead Paint Regulations
Prior to 1978, home and building construction used lead-based paint products on a regular basis. Once lead's toxic effects became known, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed...
View ArticleHow Is Asbestos Produced?
Asbestos is a mineral occurring in six different forms--chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite and actinolite--that produce fibrous crystals. Chrysotile is the only form of asbestos...
View ArticleEffects of UV Light Sterilization on Animal Viruses
Ultraviolet (UV) light sterilization can inactivate potentially harmful microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. An appropriate wavelength and intensity of UV light renders animal viruses...
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Allergies & Ionizing Air Purifiers
Air purifiers have been marketed as a great way to remove allergens such as particulates, bacteria and dust from the air in your home. Ionic air purifiers are popular because they are quiet and do not...
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Hazmat Spill Procedures
When a hazardous chemical, bodily fluid or other material spills, the person responsible for the spill must take immediate action to prevent serious problems such as fires, injury, death or harm to the...
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How to Dispose of a Sharps Container in Denver
Medical professionals and households use sharps containers to dispose of used needles. The sharps containers are not to be disposed of in your household garbage bag. Infectious waste poses a threat to...
View ArticleSalmonella in Pheasants
Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause infections in birds, affects pheasants in several ways. It can colonize the intestinal tract and spread through a flock. It can also infect eggs, according to the...
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Safety Concerns for Wave Energy Systems
Ocean waves can supply 13 percent of the electricity demand worldwide. This projection is based on harnessing just 1 percent to 2 percent of the global wave energy, according to an article titled "Wave...
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The Safety of Plastic Drinking Bottles
Plastic drinking bottles contain chemicals that have proven to be toxic at certain levels. Experts agree that exposure to these chemicals may cause health problems, especially in women, children and...
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The EMR Federal Requirements of Physicians
In 2004, the Bush administration introduced a bold plan to ensure the medical profession, as a whole, completely converts to electronic health records (EHR). This plan was passed into law in the Health...
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How to Calculate Your BMI With Age
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute provides a body mass index chart and guidelines for understanding your index. Body mass index, abbreviated as BMI, refers to body weight relative to height....
View ArticleEffects of Tannic Acid on the Body
Tannic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in oak trees and related species. It is used as a preservative in a variety of commercially sold foods including baked goods, baking mixes, soft and...
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How to Use Curel
Curel is a company that has created a line of moisturizing skin care products, including lotions and creams, that offer relief from dry skin for every different type of skin. The Curel website states,...
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The Hazards of Wastewater
Water is a vital component of life and an essential component of any community. Water courses through homes, schools, parks and offices. Used water is often exposed to significant amounts of chemical...
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Propane Tank Marking Requirements
Propane tank marking requirements vary depending on the type of tank and whether or not it is transported. Any propane tank that is transported or mobile must follow the U.S. Department of...
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Health Hazards of a Steam Room
A steam room is an almost airtight room heated by a steam generator. The humidity level is about 100 percent. To contain moisture, the steam room uses materials like ceramic tile. The room should be...
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