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Environmental Health and Safety
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Chemical Contaminants |
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Chemical contaminants can originate from activities inside and outside the building. Some chemicals do not pose a health hazard
but produce annoying odors while others can cause acute or chronic health concerns that can be temporary or long-term.
Possible Sources of Chemical Contaminants:
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Tobacco smoke
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Printing machines and copiers
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Emissions from products used in the building
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Accidental spill of chemicals
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Gases such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which are products of combustion
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Emissions from vehicles left running beside a building air intake
Reducing Chemical Contaminants:
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Comply with Bowling Green State University’s no smoking policy.
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Minimize bringing products into the building that could release sensitizing odors or contaminants such as perfume products,
scented lotions and air fresheners.
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Limit the number of laser printers and copiers that are in your general vicinity. Have multiple terminals connected to one
printer.
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Consolidate large electronic office equipment in a well ventilated room. Such equipment includes large photocopiers, fax machines,
and laser printers.
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