by theEHP | Sep 7, 2011 | Housing, Housing, Public Health, Research, Store
A report published by the Gas Safety Trust reveals that the risk to someone over 70 being fatally injured by Carbon Monoxide (CO) is now 5 times that of anyone younger. The shocking statistic was revealed in the Carbon Monoxide Trends Report, which provides a factual account of the trends relating to reportable CO incidents linked to natural gas usage in Great Britain between 1996 and 2010.
by theEHP | Sep 1, 2011 | Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has published a policy overview of Legionella and legionnaires’ disease. The report ‘Legionella and legionnaires’ disease: a policy overview’ presents the regulatory framework related to Legionella and guidelines for practical application
by theEHP | Apr 30, 2011 | Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
Research shows a reliance on hand gels instead of handwashing is a risk factor associated with outbreaks at petting farms. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding visitors to open farm not to rely on sanitising hand gels or wipes to protect themselves or their...
by theEHP | Apr 26, 2011 | Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
Exposure to moderate levels of lead during childhood can permanently change important brain chemical levels later in life, suggests results from a large brain imaging study published by Environmental Health Perspectives. The adults who had higher average blood lead...
