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New Cal/OSHA Heat Regulation Guidelines
The new Cal/OSHA indoor heat regulation for California workplaces is now in effect. Understanding its requirements can help keep your company in compliance and protect the health of your workers. For many industries, from construction to manufacturing, these rules represent a significant shift in how indoor heat risks are regulated and managed. This article will guide you through the essentials of the regulation: when it applies, what’s required, and practical steps to implement a compliant heat illness prevention program. Are You Exempt From the Indoor Heat Regulation? First, let’s make sure you’re in the right place. Understanding the new California…
How to Meet ANSI/AAMI Water Quality for Medical Device Sterilization Standards
Water quality plays a vital role in the sterilization of medical devices. Failing to ensure the water used meets the correct purity requirements can lead to adverse patient outcomes, medical device malfunction, and increased costs. The new ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 standard addresses this issue by enhancing the recommendations for water used in reprocessing medical devices. Hospital administrators and affected staff should understand this new standard and why it exists. Failure to do so can not only impact patient safety but can end up costing your facility time and money. FACS is often asked to help investigate potential sources when the Sterile…
Mold Control in Commercial Buildings, Multi-family Units, and Hospitals
When mold goes unnoticed or unaddressed, it can compromise structural integrity, negatively impact indoor air quality, and even pose serious health risks to building occupants. Mold thrives in damp or humid conditions, which are surprisingly easy to find in commercial buildings, multi-unit residential properties, and even hospitals. Facility managers know that regular inspections, timely repairs, and consistent moisture control, can protect not only the building itself but the well-being of everyone inside. In this article, we’ll walk through the essential do’s and don’ts of mold control and remediation to help you stay one step ahead of this often hidden threat.…
Hidden Exposures in Higher Education
Chemical exposures in laboratories, ear-splitting noise from groundskeeping equipment, and off-gassing from the newly installed building materials in offices – our colleges and universities may contain numerous environmental hazards FACS knows the difficult task and surmountable effort required to keep buildings and classrooms reasonably free from environmental contaminants and safe for occupants. Our mission is to highlight some of the hidden sources for exposure that may not have been considered. Identifying these risks allows stakeholders to take proactive measures towards a safer learning environment for all. Laboratory Settings: Known and Hidden Hazards Laboratories in higher education pose unique risks compared…