On May 11, 2011, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the management of an automobile and scrap metal shredding facility regarding cases of Legionnaires' disease that had been identified among their workers. The request listed concerns about dusts, mists, and vapors generated during the process of shredding automobiles and scrap metal. The health concerns were Legionnaires' disease and respiratory disease. The report includes the authors' findings and recommendations.
On May 11, 2011, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the management of an automobile and scrap m...
In April 2011, employees requested a health hazard evaluation to investigate concerns about indoor environmental quality at an accounting office in Florida with a history of indoor dampness, mold growth, and building related symptoms among staff. Findings and recommendations are included.
In April 2011, employees requested a health hazard evaluation to investigate concerns about indoor environmental quality at an accounting office in Fl...
In June 2009, school district management requested a health hazard evaluation to investigate concerns about indoor environmental quality at an elementary school. Since August 2005, after renovations and the addition of three classroom wings, there have been many issues regarding indoor environmental quality, including building-related symptoms and a history of dampness, mold growth, high humidity, and ventilation problems. The NIOSH briefly summarize their findings in this report.
In June 2009, school district management requested a health hazard evaluation to investigate concerns about indoor environmental quality at an element...