Moldy Craft Kit Recalled by Toys “R” Us
Toys "R" Us is recalling about 6,000 'totally me!' clay craft kits after mold was discovered in the clay, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Credit: US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Toys “R” Us is recalling about 6,000...
Cold Weather Brings Moisture and Mold
Colder Weather, Freezing Temperatures Expected Know What to Do If a Winter Storm Damages Your Property. In case you haven't been paying attention to the weather news lately, it is snowing in Hawaii! If winter storms can cause a problem in Hawaii, think about how...
Environmental Relative Moldiness Index for Quantification Mold Contamination
Applicability of the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index for Quantification of Residential Mold Contamination in an Air Pollution Health Effects Study Description: As part of the Near-Road Exposures and Effects of Urban Air Pollutants Study (NEXUS)...
Environmental relative moldiness index values and asthma
Abstract Indoor mold exposures have been qualitatively linked to asthma for more than 25 years. Our goal has been to turn this qualitative link into a quantitative assessment of asthma risk from mold exposures as estimated by the home's environmental relative...
ERMI Mold Test a a Predictor of Asthma
High environmental relative moldiness index during infancy as a predictor of asthma at 7 years of age Background Mold exposures may contribute to the development of asthma, but previous studies have lacked a standardized approach to quantifying exposures. Objective...
Carbon Monoxide Danger
Originally published in the Stratford Beacon Herald By Terry Bridge Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week begins Wednesday throughout the province, a timely reminder to have properly installed and maintained alarms as the home-heating season gets under way. Tim Adair,...
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...
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