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Articles Tagged with ''health and safety''

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Reducing Legionella risk through comprehensive water management

ASA Platinum Supplier Spotlight: Watts
Shashwat Nath
December 30, 2025

While the risk of Legionella exists across many types of buildings, healthcare and long-term care facilities are particularly vulnerable. These buildings often have large, complex plumbing systems with extensive pipe networks, variable water usage, and numerous fixtures, all of which can create conditions conducive to bacterial growth if not properly managed. As a result, even well-designed and well-maintained systems require ongoing attention to minimize risk.


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ASHRAE Takes the Lead In Providing Technical Resources for Controlling Infectious Aerosols

September 13, 2024

Airborne pathogen control guidelines provide crucial support during high-risk virus seasons and beyond.


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Bradley sponsors ‘The Germ Chasers’ Hygiene Education Program for schools

September 11, 2024

Hands-on training supported over 2,200 students in The Philippines, Mexico and Thailand.


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NSF acquires PSILab

March 19, 2024

The acquisition extends NSF’s service offerings in the water industry, furthering its commitment to the quality, performance and safety of water products globally.


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MCAA shares suicide-prevention video with general public

January 19, 2024

Historically, MCAA safety and health resources have only been available to MCAA members.


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Best practices for Legionella prevention in plumbing systems

Discussing prevention and mitigation strategies with Special Pathogens Laboratory’s Dr. Janet Stout.
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Nicole Krawcke
October 18, 2023

Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Legionella expert Dr. Janet Stout, PhD, to discuss best practice strategies in the plumbing industry for implementing risk assessments and Water Management Programs.


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Upgrading old school restrooms

Elementary and secondary schools have opportunity to utilize funding in support of restroom upgrades.
Mark Lawinger
September 27, 2023

As part of the American Rescue Plan, educational funding can provide over $274 billion in support for schools — the largest investment ever in the history of primary and secondary education.


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ASHRAE approves groundbreaking Airborne Infection Risk Mitigation Standard for indoor spaces

June 23, 2023

Standard 241 is available now for presale in the ASHRAE Bookstore.


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Global Handwashing Day supports a united stance on a simple action

October 14, 2022

Each October, Global Handwashing Day highlights the important relationship between handwashing with soap and water and staying healthy.


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Carbon monoxide safety

Ray Wohlfarth: Carbon monoxide safety

CO is the leading cause of poisoning in the U.S.
Ray Wohlfarth
October 10, 2022

The students in the dormitory started complaining of headaches and nausea. When the number of students with the same symptoms kept rising, the administration knew something was wrong. The maintenance department dispatched a service technician to investigate.


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