January 11, 2021
Condensation Causes and Effects
Condensation may occur within microclimates in your home and not show up until significant damage has occurredRead More
January 4, 2021
Carbon Monoxide Perils
November 24, 2020
Ice Dam Prevention – It’s not just pretty icicles
Often snow with subsequent freeze-thaw cycles prompt the accumulation of snow and ice at or near gutters. This is most prevalent ...Read More
October 26, 2020
The Perils of Brass Dezincification
Inferior or low cost brass may have a high percentage of zinc that can contribute to leaks and plumbing failure.Read More
October 26, 2020
Performing Ergonomic Evaluations to Determine Likely Causes for Injury
Ergonomics is not only for office workers. Much can be learned by applying principles to those throughout the workplace. Read More
April 10, 2020
The Scope of Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics
Industrial Hygiene involves the recognition, evaluation and control of environmental hazards that can be inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin. Many of the common environmental hazards include mold, lead, asbestos, radon and chemical exposures such as solvents or heavy metals. Most of these hazards cannot be detected by sight or smell...Read More
February 17, 2020
A Primer on Sewer Backups
Many public sewer systems serve hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses, and institutions and typically have thousands of miles of sewer pipe. The majority of our sewer systems in the US are gravity fed, however lift and pump stations are common in parts of most large systems...Read More