New Swimming Pool Law to Prevent Drownings

Measure to update 20-year-old Swimming Pool Safety Act Signed by Governor Brown Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill (SB) 442 was signed by Governor Jerry Brown this afternoon. The measure updates the 20-year-old residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, and its common-sense and...

Dishwashers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

More Than 550,000 Dishwashers Are Being Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Originally published at The Hearty Soul More than 550,000 dishwasher models were voluntarily recalled on October 19th, 2017 due to a safety issue with the power cord. A manufacturing defect has caused...

Rodents in Your Home

For most homeowners, few things cause revulsion faster than seeing mice scurry around their kitchen or down the hall. These furry little fuzz balls can cause panic and disgust, including a strong desire to board up the rooms you saw them in, never to be entered by...

Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

Non-Accidental Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke Abstract Wildfires take a heavy toll on human health worldwide. Climate change may increase the risk of wildfire frequency. Therefore, in view of adapted preventive actions, there is an urgent need to further understand...

Sampling for Environmental Allergens

Testing for Environmental Allergens By Dr. Harriet Burge, EMLab P&K Chief Aerobiologist and Director of Scientific Advisory Board Visual Sampling “Sampling” for allergens may be as simple as looking for the sources. A large pollinating birch tree in...