see article in may 2003 |
from idling ambulances and delivery trucks cause poor IAQ in hospitals when exhaust is vented into the system. Post signs " Turn Off Engines, No Idling" |
HEAL Human ecology action league incredible rescources for chemicaly injured |
WASTE : WORKERS AGAINST SENSELESS TOXIC EXPOSURE U.S Medical personnel injured by gluteraldehyde |
Disinfectants 1.Disinfectants used in the hospital setting are listed as pesticides with the EPA and are regulated as pesticides . 2. Long term exposure to these chemicals have been associated with neurotoxic affects ,sensitization , autoimmune responses such as asthma, increase in allergy symptoms and anaphalyxis. |
Floor polishers and strippers 1.The common ingredients in the floor polishers and strippers are solvents and glycol ethers . Use of these products in the enclosed hospital environment contributes to poor air quality by increasing the air burden of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). 2. It is well documented that these are respiratory irritants and neurotoxic.. |
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This page was written to expose the use of toxic chemicals used in the healthcare industry and to inform the healthcare workers of the potential heath affects associated with the use of these toxic chemicals. |
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WASTE : WORKERS AGAINST SENSELESS TOXIC EXPOSURE U.S Medical personnel injured by gluteraldehyde |
For Treatment of Chemical Exposure Search this List of Environmental Physicians |
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Order your copy of Indoor Air Pollution , An Introduction for Health Professionals available from the EPA indoor Air Quality Division 1-800-438-4318 |
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updated on: June 6, 2003
from idling ambulances and delivery trucks cause poor IAQ in hospitals when exhaust is vented into the system. Post signs " Turn Off Engines, No Idling" |
Chemicals Exposures in the Healthcare Asthma , MCS, Allergy and Anaphalaxis |
see article in may 2003 |
1. get the MSDS sheet on the products 2. look up the chemical ingredients |
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1. Healthcare workers have the highest rate of new work related asthma in the US. 2. Cleaning chemicals and indoor air quality are cited as the most frequent cause of the asthma |
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