Health Inspections Sep 19, 2008
Kankakee Valley Post-News. Jasper County Health Department's public records. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Letter: Technology won't help to fix problems related to smoke Sep 19, 2008
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating onditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has studied air ventilation systems that allow indoor smoking and found that ventilation is not an effective solution to reduce tobacco smoke-related dangers. In 2005, the group stated, "[a]t present, the only means of effectively eliminating health risks associated with indoor exposure [to smoke] is to ban smoking activity." With the present technology, there is no way to remove the Class A carcinogens (cancer causing... (Daily Collegian, PA)
TerraVest Income Fund Announces September 2008 Distribution Sep 19, 2008
- Don Park is one of Canada's largest manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products. - Stylus is one of Canada's leading made-to-order upholstered furniture manufacturers. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Across the area Sep 18, 2008
When the ordinance was passed in June 2007, it allowed people to light up in bars and restaurants as long as there was a separate ventilation system. But bans recently passed in the county's two major municipalities do not allow smoking indoors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Repairs at Corona proceed on credit Sep 18, 2008
The district needed the $12 million to complete upgrades to an outdated heating and ventilation air-conditioning system and make other renovations tied to air quality. The remaining work includes final upgrades so that the system will blow more cool air and ventilate sufficiently. (AZCentral -- News)
TIPS ON GENERATOR SAFETY Sep 17, 2008
Under no circumstances should portable generators be used indoors, including inside a garage, carport, basement, crawlspace, or other enclosed or partially-enclosed area, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent CO buildup in the home. (FOX19.com, OH)
Republicans the cause of your woe Sep 17, 2008
PeterBrunson wrote on Sep 16, 2008 11:20 PM:" Desertique - We have installed solar panels for roof ventilation and found them to be inadaquate. We do not get enough sunshine in northern Utah. On average there is about 4 hours per day unless you install tracking devices. There is no way solar panels will be able to efficiently power lawn mowers any time soon. 15% efficiency just will not provide the power. It is the same with solar installations of large magnitude. The of panels needed to offset... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Fair board pencils a 2009 spending plan Sep 17, 2008
Laura Blake wrote on Sep 16, 2008 3:00 PM:" I agree with a reader, Melinda Huff, that states "encourage the comunities to participate (community display competitions), more vendors, and not in sweat tents with no ventilation, more school displays". Many of these things have gone by the way side and it is a shame. You didn't even fill the Mark Twain Hall last year. County Fairs are a place for friendly competition, and that has disappeared. Don't let go of the competitions for best photograph,... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
HVAC distributor T-Stats Supply signs on at Hollander 95 Sep 17, 2008
T-Stats, a wholesaler of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, becomes the project s first tenant after signing a lease for 17,100 square feet at 1901 62nd St., an 82,800-quare-foot warehouse building completed in mid-August, said Bradd M. Caplan, vice president of commercial development for Elkridge-based H & H Rock. The wholesaler has operations in Forestville and Hyattsville and was in the market for a new location facing Pulaski Highway, known by some as contractors row for... (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Obituaries appearing Sept. 16 in The Daily Times Sep 16, 2008
He worked as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was an avid "Lord of the Rings" fan, performed and studied magic, and traveled the world with his wife. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
WWII vet honored six decades after battle wounds Sep 16, 2008
He crept toward the bunker, planning to drop a grenade into the ventilation shaft. Then he heard a burst of fire. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Enhance Kitchen Lighting and Ventilation Sep 15, 2008
com, Kirsten Ritchie, a civil engineer and regional director for sustainable design for Gensler, a global architectural, design, planning and consulting firm, says that among her favorite design ideas for a green kitchen are "lots of operable windows for natural daylight and free ventilation." ... The trend toward additional day lighting and natural ventilation in kitchens is driven not only by energy efficiency and other green considerations, but also by health considerations. (Pekin Times, IL)
Director: Shelter ventilation unhealthy for animals Sep 15, 2008
An outbreak of distemper like the one that has temporarily closed the Humane Society of the Black Hills shelter could be prevented with a new shelter building that has better ventilation, director Melissa Foxworth said this week ... "Really, I can't comprehend this layout or this ventilation," said Foxworth, who started as director in August ... She said she hopes to build a new shelter that has better ventilation and more room to house animals. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
More of this story Sep 13, 2008
The school is riddled with issues of mold, mildew and poor ventilation which could mean a health hazard for students, teachers and staff. Ott said that asbestos is underneath the tile floor in the food lab, and the equipment in the kitchen dates back to the 1950s. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Puppy mill - over 1,000 dogs seized Sep 12, 2008
"Many cages had feces in them. All had poor ventilation. The sheer number of animals was overwhelming, and the odor of urine in 90-plus degree heat was stifling.". By the end of the day Saturday, Crook said as many as 200 animals might be removed from Whispering Oaks and transported to a local emergency shelter set up by the local group, the Humane Society of Parkersburg. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Channel Tunnel fire recalls 1996 incident Sep 12, 2008
The supplementary ventilation system was activated too late - about 15 minutes after the fire train had stopped. Essential instructions "were either forgotten, incorrectly applied, applied too late or applied in a different order to that prescribed". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Our Schools: Town pulled together for flood crisis Sep 11, 2008
Without lighting, air ventilation systems, hot water, and fire alarms, the school was not safe and needed to be closed. During the next three days, an incredible amount of work was accomplished, and students returned to classes on Friday, Sept. 5. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Design Home 2008 at The Pinehills Includes Improved Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality Sep 10, 2008
To increase the energy performance, ZeroEnergy Design identified the spectrum of feasible improvements, made precise recommendations, and designed the mechanical systems which supply heating, cooling, and ventilation. To improve the indoor air quality, Tohn Environmental identified construction practices and building materials to minimize asthma triggers, avoid moisture problems, supply clean fresh air, reduce allergens and provide low-toxicity materials. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Needham's Newman School opens as scheduled, following temporary HVAC fix Sep 9, 2008
The Newman School opened its doors Sept. 8, three days later than the other schools in town, so remediation work, which included installing a temporary heating and ventilation system and the removal of carpeting, could be completed. Needham took steps to fix the heating and ventilation system in Newman School after a number of faculty members and at least one child complained of allergic reactions ... All the results in west wing were acceptable, and all the results in the east wing were... (Needham Tab, MA)
School board moves forward with referendum plan; likely to OK question Monday Sep 9, 2008
5 million referendum before voters Nov. 4, and use 3 million of the school district s fund balance and the 600,000 Trane gift to upgrade safety and security; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; and other urgent facility needs. At its special meeting Monday, the board directed legal counsel to draft a referendum question seeking 18. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Authorities: 16 poisoned by basement barbecue Sep 9, 2008
Wagner said a barbecue pit needs proper ventilation, and is best left outside. . (NJ.com -- News)
Two more rescued from flooded mine, 16 remain trapped Sep 8, 2008
A fan was used to provide ventilation for the trapped miners. More than 60 rescuers, all wearing gas masks, are working at the site to pump out water and clear away silt. (Xinhuanet, China)
Impending smoking ban has diners breathing easy Sep 7, 2008
Those whose food sales comprise no more than 20 percent of gross annual sales are permitted to have smoking, even if the bar is connected to an eating area, as long as the eating area has a separate entrance and ventilation system. Casino owners will also get a break from the new law that allows smoking on 25 percent of the gaming floor - 50 percent if economic hardship can be proven because of the smoking limitation. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Parade, spectators brave rain from Tropical Storm Hanna Sep 7, 2008
The men were assigned to the task of ventilation on the first floor of the burning building where Lonecke found a victim lying on the floor. He summoned Sherman to get help, and with the aid of an EMT the men carried the victim from the structure and turned her over to a waiting ambulance. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic Sep 6, 2008
However, the circumstances were unusual; people were kept on the plane for three hours while a broken ventilation system was repaired. The Institute of Medicine committee said there were no data suggesting that surgical masks or N95 respirators could be cleaned and reused, and advised against doing so. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
Bitten teen afraid to go outside, relative says Sep 5, 2008
Structures: Anyone having a pit bull must live in a structure that complies with city zoning and building regulations, which include light, ventilation and sanitary conditions. No pit bull could be kept on a porch, patio or elsewhere that would allow the animal to get free. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Blanket ban on indoor smoking from Oct 2: Ramadoss Sep 5, 2008
Hotels having more than 30 seat arrangement would have to create a separate enclosure for smokers and a separate ventilation arrangement as per the act, he said. More India. (Times of India)
How to use a generator safely Sep 5, 2008
Proper ventilation: Under no circumstances should portable generators be used indoors, including inside a garage, carport, basement, crawlspace or other enclosed or partially enclosed area, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent carbonmonoxide buildup in the home. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Dog dies while Delta flight delayed in Atlanta Sep 4, 2008
Machine was moved again and the curtain on the container was lifted for ventilation while Machine waited for the flight, the report said. But when a ramp agent loaded Machine onto the aircraft, he noticed the dog wasn t moving, according to the report. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Two-alarm fire strikes Myrtle Street home Sep 4, 2008
And Ladder 2 provided ventilation with a hole in the roof. The boys did a good job. (Medford Transcript, MA)
How to Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality Sep 4, 2008
If smoking indoors can't be avoided, increase ventilation in the area where smoking takes place ... The Panasonic Home and Environment Company, for example, now offers the WhisperGreen line of ventilation fans that are not only quiet, but up to 460 percent more energy efficient than minimum Energy Star requirements ... WhisperGreen ventilation fans are available through plumbing electrical and HVAC distribution throughout the country. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Phase 3 set to begin at PMH Sep 4, 2008
At Tuesday s meeting of the Princeton City Council, Perry Memorial CEO Rex Conger said Phase 3 of the Master Plan facility project will include a complete facelift for public places on the ground and first floors, a new main entrance and lobby area, and new ventilation and sprinkling systems. Phase 3 is projected to cost 3. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Cricothyroidotomy Sep 4, 2008
Volume 359:1073-1074. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Mercury Rises; Take Care Of Your Body Sep 3, 2008
Wearing a hat with good ventilation and a broad brim can also protect your ears and neck from the sun. Don t skimp on the sunscreen. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Blanket Ban On Indoor Smoking From Oct 2, Says Anbumani Ramadoss Sep 3, 2008
Hotels having over 30 seat arrangements would have to make a separate smoking area and a separate ventilation arrangement according to the rules and regulations. The minister also stated that the government would also carry out an ad campaign on the no-smoking'' plan. (TopNews)
Living Green Regardless Sep 2, 2008
For example: clean the refrigerator's ventilation grille. Have appliances serviced thoroughly - especially if there are funny noises coming from them. (Suite101.com)
Rekindling Penangs appeal Sep 2, 2008
If you look at the bylaws, there are certain requirements involving the height, ventilation and staircase of the projects which we have to abide. Datuk Faudzi Naim: Our second home programme is currently attracting investors from north Sumatra. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Suit on light and low-tar cigarettes heads to SJC Sep 2, 2008
Around the same time, internal documents extracted from cigarette companies through lawsuits revealed that light cigarettes -- marketed to more health-conscious smokers since the early 1970s -- often delivered as much tar and nicotine as regular cigarettes because smokers inhaled more deeply or covered tiny ventilation holes in filters with their fingers. The documents also showed that tobacco companies knew this for years. (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
Pa. smoking ban takes effect in less than 2 weeks Sep 1, 2008
At Harrisburg International Airport, for instance, smoking lounges are fully enclosed and have separate ventilation systems. Airport officials read the law and saw no mention of airports, so they decided they can continue to allow smoking there. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Sep 1, 2008
Also consider passive ventilation, which will promote the flow of fresh air throughout your home when you need it. And, of course, install energy- and water-efficient appliances. (Pekin Times, IL)
Ex-state worker arraigned on drug charge Aug 30, 2008
A large yellow jacket's nest was found in the ventilation system. Principal Jim Kane said about 400 students, as well as 85 staff members, from Juniper Park Elementary were moved to buildings on the campus of Westfield State College on Thursday while exterminators dealt with the problem. (Boston Globe)
Quest for statewide smoking ban continues Aug 30, 2008
Craig wrote on Aug 25, 2008 12:03 AM:" How come no one is on the ban wagon to stop the use of alcohol. As a healthcare worker, I see more people killed or injured by drunk drivers than I see suffering from second hand smoke inhalation. I see more people abused by alcoholics than smokers. If everyone is worried about our lungs, let us outlaw cars, trucks, boats, planes, and trains. There is just as much, if not more harmful chemicals coming from these vehicles as a pack of cigarettes. If a person... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Heartland Bank touts mortgages for home repairs Aug 30, 2008
The mortgage allows loans to $5,000 to $35,000 above the purchase price for repairs, including interior and exterior painting, replacement of flooring, roof or gutter replacement and heating, ventilation and air conditioning system upgrades. The loan limit under the mortgage is $281,250, including the maximum of $35,000 for repairs. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Belgium urges caution after nuclear leak Aug 29, 2008
Staff detected a leak of radioactive iodine in a ventilation chimney and alerted Belgium's Federal Nuclear Safety Control. The agency gave the leak a rating of three out of seven on an international scale for nuclear incidents, making it the most serious ever detected in the kingdom. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Replace pieces of splintering deck Aug 29, 2008
A: Lots of ventilation and thorough cleaning should remove much or all of the odor, assuming that the new occupants don t allow more smoking. Tobacco smoke will cling to virtually any surface, including walls, ceilings and floors, so the best bet is to wash them all down with a solution of mild detergent such as dishwashing detergent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Back to school: Needhamites prepare for a new school year Aug 28, 2008
As the new school year quickly approaches with most schools opening on Sept. 3 folks are turning their attention to a year filled with changes and challenges, with work winding down on addressing the heating and ventilation issues at the Newman School and new teachers and administrators adapting to their new roles ... The biggest question going into the new school year is the health of the Newman School s heating and ventilation system, after the system in the east wing was replaced with a... (Needham Tab, MA)
Butte teen severely burned (151) Aug 28, 2008
He and his mother and sister live in the rental house, Lasky said, adding that lack of ventilation was the main culprit in this case. "Gasoline is awful dangerous stuff and it builds up in an enclosed area," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tai Ho fire: The awful aftermath of a tragic night Aug 28, 2008
In wake of the ventilation and grease problems, the city created stricter cooking hood and ventilation regulations. In May, the city approved an ordinance that was to be enforced by the Boston Fire Department and Inspectional Services Department. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
'Sophisticated' pot grows busted Aug 28, 2008
Both sites were replete with expensive lighting, ventilation and watering equipment worth thousands of dollars, the task force said. Armed with search warrants, agents from the task force and Drug Enforcement Administration, the Delta Police Department and Delta County Sheriff's Office raided Schneider's home on East Third Street. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Breathing down air filter market Aug 28, 2008
Most homes are built with little ventilation, and those polluting particles circulate through the home. Aspen Air s products are geared to the residential market but it is close to introducing a commercial product. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Fire official: Schenectady gas victims were critical Aug 27, 2008
The rear of the tank can be opened to aid ventilation, but Fragomeni said it was closed when firefighters arrived. Firefighters popped the tanker open and pulled out the two men, he said. (Albany Times Union)
Health Buzz: Incense Linked to Cancer and Other Health News Aug 27, 2008
"That is, frequent use in rooms where people live should be minimized, or at least sufficient ventilation should be secured.". Researchers selected 61,000 ethnic Chinese in Singapore who were cancer free and ages 45 to 74 and followed them for up to 12 years. (U.S. News & World Report)
Oridion Expands its OEM Partnerships - New Agreement with Spacelabs Healthcare Aug 26, 2008
These products provide effective, proven airway management and are used in various clinical environments, including procedural sedation, pain management, operating rooms, critical care units, post-anesthesia care units, emergency medical services, transport, alternate care and other settings where patients' ventilation may be compromised and at risk ... Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. is an international developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and services including solutions for... (Canada Newswire)
Health Snapshots Aug 26, 2008
A good air ventilation strategy can not only ... While installing a well-balanced ventilation system is not always an option for many existing homes, a few useful strategies can help improve the air quality throughout a house ... suggestions for proper air ventilation of a home. (Montana Standard, MT)
Belt air hearing set for Tuesday Aug 26, 2008
(AP) - It's the public's turn to comment on proposed federal rules that would allow coal mines to continue using conveyer belt tunnels for ventilation. The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a public hearing on the rules Tuesday in Charleston. (FOX19.com, OH)
County ordinance change could require licenses for cats Aug 26, 2008
Any shelter which does not protect the animal from temperature extremes or precipitation, or does not provide adequate ventilation or drainage is in violation. I m concerned we re making it too restrictive and over-zealous, Searle said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
From heritage building to high-tech centre Aug 26, 2008
The building was gutted and is being retrofitted to serve as a high-tech centre, aiming for businesses such as Carestream that need the wiring, open office concepts and improved heating and ventilation. The 100,000-square-foot building comprises two brick structures built for merchant R.T. Holman. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Nail salon chemicals worry Oregon health officials Aug 25, 2008
Nancy Gregory, who works at Beauty Nails II at Medford's Rogue Valley Mall, recalled working in a salon without adequate ventilation ... In March 2007, OSHA received an anonymous complaint about inadequate ventilation at a beauty school, which led to a citation for failing to have a list of chemicals available for their workers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Long-term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk Aug 25, 2008
"That is, frequent use in rooms where people live should be minimized, or at least sufficient ventilation should be secured. In our study, we find the increased risk of cancer to be present in individuals reporting frequent use of incense for many years, thus, repeated exposure for years should probably be avoided.". Others echoed the thought. (Health-Finder)
30 years after Love Canal, schoolkids still at risk Aug 24, 2008
Three classrooms were closed last year because of high PCB levels, but the school has been scrubbed and a new ventilation system added. The rooms are expected to be open this fall. (CNN)
High school would cost taxpayers $79.5 million Aug 22, 2008
Some of that work - which will address ventilation, indoor air quality and water incursion - is already underway. The special school board meeting on the high school plan will follow a Sept. 3 public hearing on the proposal at the high school auditorium and a "facilities and discussion meeting" after the regular school board session on Sept 8 - similar to one that was held last week after the task force unveiled its recommendation. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Production Engineer Aug 22, 2008
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Macedonia guerrillas win seats Aug 22, 2008
specialist manufacturer of ventilation products. 50,000, bonus, car and other benefits. (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
Cleanup at Needham's Newman School uncovers uranium Aug 21, 2008
The recently installed overhead ducts will serve as a temporary heating and ventilation in the east wing of the Newman School ... Rizzuto said a formal announcement wasn t made to Newman parents since the discovery was not related to the greater problems with the school s heating and ventilation system. (Needham Tab, MA)
Officials get update on KDMC project progress Aug 20, 2008
The CEO said challenges in the hospital's heating, ventilation and air conditioning; electrical and other systems will also need to be addressed in the future. "Our physicians deserve a quality facility to practice medicine in," Hoover said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
