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Chemical Air Pollution in the Clinical Research Environment

Chemical Air Pollution in the Clinical Research...

There has been a revolution in awareness of chemical air pollution in research laboratories. I could tell you several 'horror stories' of casual exposure to mercury vapour, benzene and chromic...

Chemical Air Pollution in the Clinical Research...

There has been a revolution in awareness of chemical air pollution in research laboratories. I could tell you several 'horror stories' of casual exposure to mercury vapour, benzene and chromic...

Carcinogens in the Dental Laboratory

Carcinogens in the Dental Laboratory

Work in a dental lab involves handling many different kinds of materials and – as in any kind of lab work – the dental technologist may potentially be exposed to...

Carcinogens in the Dental Laboratory

Work in a dental lab involves handling many different kinds of materials and – as in any kind of lab work – the dental technologist may potentially be exposed to...

Cabin Air Pollution Under The Microscope

Cabin Air Pollution Under The Microscope

There have long been complaints from airline staff about ill health caused by cabin air pollution. But according to the Department of Transport, cabin air quality is usually better than the air...

Cabin Air Pollution Under The Microscope

There have long been complaints from airline staff about ill health caused by cabin air pollution. But according to the Department of Transport, cabin air quality is usually better than the air...

C.diff Infection in Hospitals

Clostridium difficile (C.diff) is the most common cause of debilitating diarrhoea in the hospital setting. It's also an important cause of illness and death in care homes (around 80% of...

C.diff Infection in Hospitals

Clostridium difficile (C.diff) is the most common cause of debilitating diarrhoea in the hospital setting. It's also an important cause of illness and death in care homes (around 80% of...

Brazilian Blow Dry and Formaldehyde Exposure

Brazilian Blow Dry and Formaldehyde Exposure

A concerning fact about Brazilian Blow Dry and formaldehyde exposure has caught our attention. In March, a national newspaper ran an alarming piece about how this straightening treatment can cause...

Brazilian Blow Dry and Formaldehyde Exposure

A concerning fact about Brazilian Blow Dry and formaldehyde exposure has caught our attention. In March, a national newspaper ran an alarming piece about how this straightening treatment can cause...

Gas and Chemical Hazard Control in Hospitals

Gas and Chemical Hazard Control in Hospitals

A recent leak of ammonia from a fridge caused the evacuation of 27 patients from a ward at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The incident was promptly and efficiently dealt with by...

Gas and Chemical Hazard Control in Hospitals

A recent leak of ammonia from a fridge caused the evacuation of 27 patients from a ward at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The incident was promptly and efficiently dealt with by...