Image via WikipediaA recent study by the University of Michigan School of Public Health suggests that people who are overexposed to endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) may suffer more allergies and negative effects to their immune systems. Study suggests that being too clean can make people sick. This study indicates that young people who are overexposed to antibacterial soaps containing triclosan may suffer more allergies, and exposure to higher levels of Bisphenol A (BPA) among adults may negatively influence the immune system. Triclosan is a chemical compound widely used in products such as antibacterial soaps, toothpaste, pens, diaper bags and medical devices. BPA is found in many plastics and, for example, as a protective lining in food cans. Both of these chemicals are in a class of environmental toxicants called endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), which are believed to negatively impact human health by mimicking or affecting hormones. "We found that people over age 18 with higher levels of BPA exposure had higher CMV antibody levels, which suggests their cell-mediated immune system may not be functioning properly," said Erin Rees Clayton, research investigator at the U-M School of Public Health and first author on the paper. The study also found that people age 18 and under with higher levels of triclosan were more likely to report diagnosis of allergies and hay fever. There is growing concern among the scientific community and consumer groups that these EDCs are dangerous to humans at lower levels than previously thought.
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
Study suggests that being too clean can make people sick
Thursday, November 11, 2010
5 Easy Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality - My Money (usnews.com)
Image by kqedquest via FlickrThe garage as far as we are concerned is one of the most dangerous areas of the home. Between the car, tool, and chemical storage it can have various items that by themselves would have significant impacts on indoor air quality. Individually, cars can impact air quality with the carbon monoxide they produce that can infiltrate the home, tools, depending on what powers them, can also have the same effect as a car or can generate contaminants like sawdust, silica, asbestos or other hazardous vapors, and chemical storage by itself can generate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other hazardous vapors and mists. The above article points out various ways you can improve your air quality and the ideas are excellent.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Floorings Affect on Indoor Air Quality
Mold growing on wood tacking under carpeting. |
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- Kitchens & Baths: Clean & Easy Flooring (floortalk.wfca.org)
- Recycled Flooring Recognized by Industry Leading Publication & Highlights the Rise of Green Building in America (prnewswire.com)
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Carl Potter's Safety Code of Conduct
Scaffolding improperly installed missing mud sills, etc. |
Mr. Carl Potter is a safety speaker and his website is an excellant resource for information regarding occupational safety and health. We have received many of his articles and writings, and have always found them informative. To emphasize this point, please click on the title above to read his latest post regarding setting up a Safety Code of Conduct and the reason why employees typically don't follow safety rules. Our experience and discussions with many of you, has led us to the same conclusions. We agree with Mr. Potter come up with your own Safety Code of Conduct and decide to be safe when performing your work.
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