Various Media / broadcasting and Television Jobs in UK

An international Media Production Agency based in North London is on the lookout for a Senior Video Producer to come on board and produce / oversee the production of live action and motion graphic films for their extensive portfolio of clients.

Employer: YELLOW CAT RECRUITMENTApply for this job

London£32000 - £40000 per annum

This is an opportunity to work for most cutting-edge full-service boutique research agency in London, where creativity and independent thinking are encouragedOur client is looking for a Research Manager to join their highly creative team. Our client has

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An excellent package is available for this role.

A rare opportunity to join a global entertainment giant in a senior key PR /Communications role. A demonstrable track record of success at a senior level in PR, ideally in the media / entertainment sectors, essential.

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ITN Source is looking for a commercially minded Marketing Executive. Reporting to the Head of Editorial, you will deliver the B2B marketing plan. You will analyse sales and marketing data and results, implement all of ITN Source's communications...

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West London£27000 - £30000 per annum

Technical Operations Co-ordinator is responsible for the delivery of technical broadcast materials for VOD and digital clients.

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Central LondonUp to £25K +London Allowance

Legal and Business Affairs Administrator required for a 12 month maternity contract at exciting entertainment company in Central London.

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Lincoln, Lincolnshireunspecified

The Faculty of Media, Humanities & Technology at the University of Lincoln offers stimulating postgraduate study within all of its 5 Schools, which between them cover the disciplines of Journalism, Media, Humanities, Performing Arts and Computer Science.

Employer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLNApply for this course

Glasgow£Competitive + Benefits

The News Intake Editor manages correspondents and reporters across five news centres in Scotland delivering news content for STV News on TV, online and mobile. This is a senior post, reporting directly to the Head of News, Scotland.

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West London£25000 - £30000 per annum

Rights Executive to join artist management and TV production company assisting the Head of Legal.

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Fantastic opportunity for switched on, confident and capable office manager to join a hugely successful West London Entertainment Co.

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opening for ASP.NET web developer in Central London, West London

Employer: REDWOOD PUBLISHING RECRUITMENT

Responsibilities:
• Front end web development using xHTML, JavaScript, AJAX and CSS
• Back end web development in ASP.net using VB.net
• The ideal candidate would have a feel for good graphic design
• Evaluating and acting upon requirements for business solutions
• Designing web pages and translating static designs into web formats
• Developing back end systems to manage web sites, manage and deliver data
• Helping progress the architecture of the websites and online services in a forward thinking manner
• Assisting in expanding online communities and newsfeeds thought good SEO and link building
• Finding creative solutions for delivering content online to maximise the user experience
• Working with the Endeca proprietary search engine to index and deliver optimum content for our clients

Technical Experience:

•        Detailed understanding of and experience in website development, web content production, HTML messaging, banners and microsites

•        Web development using HTML, XHTML, JavaScript and CSS

•        Good experience of ASP.net using C# or VB.net (you will be expected to code in VB.net)

•        Good knowledge of search engine technology

•        A passion to develop one's skills and integrate the latest ideas into effective web  tools

•        Web analytics

•        Relational databases such as SQL Server

•        Internet Information Server 6/7

•        Knowledge of industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies

•        A passion for digital media

•        SEO / SEM

•        Self-starter with the desire to exceed expectations at every opportunity

•        Ability to operate in a small, fast-growing company as a supportive member of the IT team

•        Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

•        Knowledge of accessibility, W3C web standards and browser compliance

•        Willingness to help with IT support and administration

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Gulf openings - Exciting opportunity for Teachers In an International Primary school

Exciting opportunity for Teachers In an International Primary school

Wanted:

1) An experienced, qualified, Bilingual, female coordinator for the Kindergarten section

2) Native speakers to teach core subjects in the primary section

3) Teachers for Physical Education (Preferably Bilingual)

Eligible candidates
email CV to edujobs2010@hotmail.com

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Executive Secretary and HR openings in Qatar

A reputed company in Qatar invites suitable candidates to apply for the following positions:

Human Resources Officer - Ref # HRO/02/Recruit)

Minimum 5 years experience in similar position preferably with recruitment, staff turnover, performance appraisals, payroll and other HR formalities.

Admin Assistant/Training Department -Ref # AdminT/02/Recruit

Minimum of 3 years experience in similar position working knowledge of training records, schedule, filing and documentation procedures.

Executive Secretary - Ref # Exec/02/Recruit

Minimum of 3-5 years experience in administration.
Experience in an aviation would be an advantage

Requirements for above three positions:

 Intermediate/Advance Computer skills in Microsoft Office package.

 Fluent in Arabic & English.

Closing date 03 July 2011.

Interested applicants send their CVs by email to
hrrecruit@gulfhelicopters.com

mentioning the reference number in the subject. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Preference will be given to Qatari Nationals.

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Senior Team Leader (Senior Developer/Team Lead) in Java with 4 to 7 years of experience Location : Kuravankonam, Trivandrum

Experience required for the Job: 4 - 7 yearsJob Location: Kozhikode / Calicut,Ernakulam / Kochi / Cochin,Kannur,Kollam,Kottayam,Palakkad / Palghat,Thrissur,Trivandrum,Kerala - Other

Greetings from Two™95 International Staffing Services.

We are currently looking for Senior Developer/Team Lead (Java) professionals with Sun Tec in Kuravankonam, Trivandrum Location. Please find below the job description & company details,

Designation: Senior Developer/Team Lead (Java)
Job Description:
Experience: Minimum 4 to 7 years
Location: Kuravankonam, Trivandrum
CTC: Negotiable
Industry Type :IT-Software/ Software Services

Role Description:

  In depth knowledge in Core Java (J2SE) and OOP concepts
Good experience in the design/development of multithreaded java applications.
Excellent java code reviewing skills.
Expertise in JUnit/TestNG based test driven development.
Good knowledge in Java EE technologies like EJB, Servlets, JSP, JMS etc…
Experience in developing web based application using MVC framework like Apache Struts, Spring etc….
Experience in working with application servers like JBoss and Websphere.
Good knowledge in HTML, CSS and Java script.
Concepts of ORM frameworks (For e.g. Hibernate)
Expertise in developing web services.
Excellent object-oriented analysis, design and development skills.
Strong understanding of relational database and SQL.
Desirable to have knowledge in SOA concepts.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Commitment to quality.
The ability to work well in a team.
The ability to communicate effectively - both verbal and written communication.
Ability to lead small development teams.
Interested candidate kindly send your updated resume to sridevihr1@yahoo.com kindly mention “Senior Developer/Team Lead (Java)†on the Subject mail. Thank you.

Contact:
Sridevi
Email sridevihr1@yahoo.com
Career Consultant

TWO95 International Staffing Services Pvt.Ltd,
No: 205, Lloyds Road, Royapettah, Chennai- 600 014
Office: +91-44-40403300 Ext. 202|Fax: 044 2811226 |Mobile: 9840453277

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IT openings in India for Senior Web Programmers,Application Specialists, Software Engineers, iPad Developer , Php developers and dotnet developers

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Various Media Jobs in United Kingdom

An international Media Production Agency based in North London is on the lookout for a Senior Video Producer to come on board and produce / oversee the production of live action and motion graphic films for their extensive portfolio of clients.

Employer: YELLOW CAT RECRUITMENT

Apply for this job

London£32000 - £40000 per annum

This is an opportunity to work for most cutting-edge full-service boutique research agency in London, where creativity and independent thinking are encouragedOur client is looking for a Research Manager to join their highly creative team. Our client has

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An excellent package is available for this role.

A rare opportunity to join a global entertainment giant in a senior key PR /Communications role. A demonstrable track record of success at a senior level in PR, ideally in the media / entertainment sectors, essential.

Apply for this job

ITN Source is looking for a commercially minded Marketing Executive. Reporting to the Head of Editorial, you will deliver the B2B marketing plan. You will analyse sales and marketing data and results, implement all of ITN Source's communications...

Apply for this job

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sales / supervisor jobs in Qatar

An FMCG Company is urgently in need of the following:

Data Encoder,
Merchandiser,
Sales Manager,
Supply Chain Supervisor,
Salesman

Should posses good command of English language
Should have work at least 3 years on a similar role

Kindly Send your updated CV on the following

FAX no :+974 4411 4091 TEL NO :+974 4411 4085
EMAIL AD: http://info@tgiqatar.com/judy@tgiqatar.com

***** ***** *****

Staff required urgently for Travel Agency

Hotel Reservations and holidays packages staff

1. Good experience not less than two years

2. Transfer of Sponsorship

3. Arabic / English speaker

If you meet the above please send to
email: agencytravelqr@gmail.com

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Openings in QATAR - classifieds

Various Openings in QATAR

printing press required urgent staff for the following positions. 1) Marketing Executive, 2) Estimator cum
Production coordinator, 3) Graphic designer, 4) Delivery van driver. Email: hrgpqatar@gmail.com  Fax: 44412125, Mob: 66992223.

architect wanted with 0-3 years experience for an 'A' Grade Consulting firm. Send CVs to ddc300@gmail.com

required. Accountant, Egyptian national. Experience - English speaking, good knowledge of computer. Contact: 55339940.

looking for Paresta in Coffee shop needs Male & Female to work in Cafe. Experience required. More detail please call: 66544534.

a leading facilities Management Company is recruiting the following positions.1. House keeping & Cleaning
Supervisors (M/F), 2. Tea boys & Cleaners (M/F). 3. Drives.  Transferable visa is a must. Interested candidates Fax your CVs to: +974 - 44322025.

Urgently required. Looking for Filipina lady Beautician. For more information please call: 55790734, 44129063.

wanted a housemaid for an Indian family near to Markhiya R/A. Sri lankan or Keralite preferred. Contact: 55384157.

urgently required Accountant for Construction company. Minimum 5 years experience in the field. Familiar with Peachtree application. Send CVs to qateng@qatar.net.qa

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Accountant in Qatar / Accountant Jobs in Qatar

Urgently required for Food and Beverage company

Accountant (Preferably Filipino or Sri Lankan)

With background in Finance & General Accounting.
Minimum of 5 years experienced

Send resume to Fax: 44422552 or email: gladys@almanaventures.com

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Jan-Lokpal vs Joke-pal

Dear friends across India,

The Government is breaking its promise to Anna Hazare and proposing a toothless "Joke-pal" bill. On Sunday, they'll appeal to all the opposition parties to stand with them in defending the corrupt status quo. Let's flood the parties with faxes in the next 72 hours calling on them to represent the people of India and support Jan-Lokpal not Joke-pal:

The Congress party is breaking its promise to Anna Hazare to agree on a strong bill and proposing their own sarkari Joke-pal provisions which make the bill toothless. To get the Joke-pal passed, they're appealing to all the other political parties to stand with them in defending India's corrupt status quo -- holding an all-party meeting this Sunday.

The BJP and other parties have already spoken out strongly for parts of Jan Lokpal, now it's time for them to put words into action and prove to us that they share our desire to end corruption.

The parties all pay close attention to the faxes they receive from citizens -- let's flood them with faxes calling for Jan Lokpal, not the sarkari Joke-pal. Add your voice now by clicking the link below or editing in your own personal message -- our tool will fax the message to the leaders of the BJP, CPI, CPI(M), SP, TMC, JD(U), and the rest of the political parties:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/jan_lokpal_vs_joke_pal/?vl

Sunday is a crucial day for our Democracy -- a special all party meeting -- to set the terms of the historic Lokpal. For the government, the all party meeting is a chance to win allies for undercutting the Lokpal's most vital anti-corruption tools. But for us, this is a major opportunity to get the opposition to endorse the people's version!

Corruption is a problem for virtually all the political parties, so there will be strong pressures in each of them to endorse the Joke-pal bill. But through massive citizen engagement we've forced the Congress party to at least include Jan Lokpal as an option -- now through the same pressure we can press the opposition parties to choose it.

Faxes are the best way to reach party leaders on this urgent timeline. Click below to use a simple online tool to edit your own message or to send a pre-drafted letter by fax to all 17 party leaders, and help build our numbers by forwarding this email to friends and family:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/jan_lokpal_vs_joke_pal/?vl

Across the country, a movement against corruption has exploded, driving a media storm of pressure. Politicians have and will try every trick in the book to wriggle out of their promise to us and to Hazare. But every time they do we can come back even stronger -- showing that our will to fight corruption is stronger than their will to defend it.

With hope,

Ricken, Saloni, Ben, Shibayan, David and rest of Avaaz team.

SOURCES:

Manmohan Singh calls all-party meeting on Lokpal Bill on July 3
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-06-25/news/29703009_1_lokpal-bill-anna-hazare-monsoon-session

Treat both Lokpal drafts equally: Team Anna
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Treat-both-Lokpal-drafts-equally-Team-Anna/articleshow/9019704.cms

Government not presenting factual picture of civil society's Lokpal Bill draft
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/government-not-presenting-factual-picture-of-civil-societys-lokpal-bill-draft-shanti-bhushan/articleshow/9019727.cms

BJP deplores UPA for "delaying" Lokpal Bill
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bjp-deplores-upa-for-delaying-lokpal-bill/162399-37-64.html

Lokpal: Anna reaches out to govt, Opposition
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/team-anna-reaches-out-to-govt-may-meet-sonia/163726-37-64.html

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latest Govt. / Semi Govt Job Openings in India

Airports Authority of India O / O The Regional invites applications for the following post.

Junior Assistant (Fire Service) : [53 Posts] (ST - 07, OBC - 07, UR - 39)

·  Age : 18 to 30 years as on 13/08/2010

·  Qualification : 10 + 2 pass or equivalent qualification from recognized University / Board as on 13/08/2010. Should possess valid heavy driving license as on 13/08/2010

·  Pay : Rs. 12500 - 28500/-

Last Date for receipt of application : 15/07/2011

For More Details of Current Vacancies Please Visit
Vacancy Detail Website : www.aai.aero

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invites applications for the following posts.

Deputy Manager/ Manager : [02 posts]

Deputy Manager : [04 posts]

Fee : Rs.250/- (No fee from SC/ST/PH) in the form of Bank DD in favour of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited New Delhi. 

Apply : To Manager (HR), Corporate Establishment, BHEL Corporate Office, Siri Fort, New Delhi - 110049 on or before 25/07/2011. 

More Details :
More details of current vacancies please visit:
http://www.bhel.com/Details_Eng.jpg

Union Public Service Commission invites applications for the following post. 

Assistant Commandant : [497 Posts]

·  Qualification :Bachelors degree of a University

·  Age : 20-25 Years as on 01/08/2011 (Relaxable as per rules)

Breakup Posts :

·  BSF - 111

·  CRPF - 213

·  CISF - 015

·  ITBP - 036

·  SSB - 122

Last Date :
Last Date for receipt of application : 18/07/2011
25/07/2011

Fee : Rs.100/- (No Fee for Female/SC/ST candidates ] either by remitting the money in any branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI or by using any Visa / Master Credit / Debit Card.

More Details :
For More Details Please visit at:
http://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
For Online Apply http://www.upsconline.nic.in/

Employees State Insurance Corporation invites On line applications for the following post.

Lower Division Clerk (Group-C) : [14 Posts]

·  Pay: Rs. 5200-20200+1900 Grade Pay plus

·  Age Limit : 18-27 years as on 25/7/2011

·  Qualification : Higher Secondary Pass, Working knowledge of computer including use of Office suites and Data Bases with typing speed of 40 words per minute in English or 35 words per minute in Hindi

Last Date for receipt of application : 25/07/2011

For More Detail , Online Apply , Please visit at:
http://www.esichp.in/ldc_recruitment.doc

Walk-In-Interview :
15/07/2011 to 18/08/2011 for different departments for which the registration will be done between 9.30 am to 10.30 am.

Directorate General of Health Serivces
Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smr. S.K. Hospital
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, New Delhi - 110001

Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition invites applications for the following post:

Details of current vacancy:

1.      Department Head: [02 Posts]
Pay Scale : PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 6600/- + Usual allowances,
Age : Not exceeding 45 years

2.      Sr. Lect- cum-Instructor : [02 Posts]
Pay Scale : PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- + Usual allowances,
Age : Not exceeding 40 year

3.      Lecturer- cum-Instructor : [01 Post]
Pay Scale : PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4600/- , Age : Not exceeding 35 year

4.      P.A. to Principal : [01 Post]
Pay Scale : PB-1 5200-20200+ Grade Pay Rs. 2800+Usual allowances ,
Age : Not exceeding 30 years

Last date for receipt of application : 22/07/2011

For more details of latest jobs openings:
http://www.ihmgurdaspur.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=100

Delhi State Cancer Institute invites applications for the following post.

Fresh Jobs Openings Details :

1.      Assistant Professors : [32 posts]
Pay Scale : Rs.15600 - 39100 grade pay Rs.8000/-

2.      Associate Professor : [01 post]
Pay Scale : Rs. 37400-67000 grade pay Rs.9000/-

3.      Medical Physicist : [06 posts]
Pay Scale : Rs.15600-39100 grade pay Rs.5400/-

National Centre for Biological Sciences invites applications for the following post.

Junior Engineer : [04 Posts]

·  Pay: PB-2 -Rs. 9300 - 34800/- Grade Pay: Rs. 4200/-

·  Age : For Civil & Instrumentation : 31 years (including relaxation) , For Electrical : 28 years for Unreserved & 33 years for ST candidates as on 01/01/2011

Last Date for receiving application : 02/07/2011

Apply :
True copies of relevant certificates / testimonials and quoting the advertisement number and post applied for on the envelope should reach the Administrative Officer (Establishment), NCBS/ TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore- 65

For More Details, Application Form, Please Visit
http://www.ncbs.res.in/staff_positions

National Rural Health Mission invites applications for the following post.

Latest Jobs Openings Details :

1.      Consultant NPPCF : [01 Post]

o    Pay : Rs. 25000/-

o    Age : Upto 65 Years

2.      Epidemiologists for Districts : [09 Posts]

o    Pay : Rs. 25000-35000/-

o    Age : Upto 65 Years

Last Date for receipt of online application : 27/06/2011

For More Details Please Visit
Website : http://www.pbnrhm.org

Indian Ordnance Factories invites applications for the following post:

Details of current vacancies:

1.      Fitter (Inst) (Semi Skilled) : [30 Posts]

2.      Opt Worker (Semi Skilled) : [09 Posts]

3.      Turner (Semi Skilled) : [02 Posts]

4.      Machinist (Semi Skilled) : [11 Posts]

5.      Electrician (Semi Skilled) : [02 Posts]

6.      Fitter (G) (Semi Skilled) : [01 Posts]

Last date of online application : 21 days from 11/062011. 

For more details of Eligibilty Criteria & Other complete details of therecruitmentEmployment News dated 11/06/2011. You can also visit website:
http://www.ofb.gov.in

Jobs Openings Details :

1.      Assistant Professors : [32 Posts]
Pay : Rs. 15,600 - 39,100 + 8,000 Grade Pay (PB-3)

2.      Associate Professor in Medical Physics : [01 Post]
Pay : Rs. 37,400 - 67,000 + 9,000 Grade Pay (PB- 4

3.      Medical Physicists : [06 Posts]
Pay : Rs. 15,600 - 39,100 + 5,400 Grade Pay (PB-3)

Last Date for receipt of application : 09/07/2011

For More Detail Please Visit
http://www.dsci.nic.in/career.html

Project Scientist/ Project Asst
Education:     BE / B.Tech(Electrical & Electronics Engineering) / Diploma(Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical Engineering)
Location:     Chennai
Experience:     0 Years

Post Name : Project Scientist / Project  Asst

Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering from a recognized University

Three years Diploma or equivalent from a recognized University or Institute in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics.
Desirable : Prior technical Experience in industry/ R&D Laboratories

Apply Details
Candidates should Apply Online. Last date for receipt of applications is 12th July 2011.
    
Desired Candidate Profile
BE / B.Tech(Electrical & Electronics Engineering) / Diploma(Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical Engineering)

Company Profile

Fuel Cell Technology has been the subject of enormous interest during the past two decades. Apart from their relevance in realizing the Hydrogen Economy, fuel cells are considered promising due to their high efficiency irrespective of the size of the System, Modular Nature, Simple Operation, Wide Range of Operating Temperatures and Flexibility in using various fuels with reformer or direct use etc. The fuel cell business is expected to grow substantially in the coming years and the projected spending on R & D and application development related to fuel cells is expected to reach US$ 18.9 billion in 2016 according to a report published recently. Although it will take time for fuel cells to penetrate markets now serviced by other power devices, the efforts accompanying the above investments are certain to take fuel cells closer to actual utilization.

Contact Details
Company Name:     Centre for Fuel Cell Technology

Apply URL:     http://www.arci.res.in/careers.html

National Centre for Biological Sciences invites applications for the following posts.

Administrative Assistant (B): [01 Post]

o    Pay : PB-2 -Rs. 9300 -34800/- Grade Pay: Rs. 4200/-

o    Qualification : Graduate with 55% marks with knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.5 years experience

o    Age : 33 years on 01/01/2011

2.      Clerk (A) : [03 Posts]

o    Pay : PB-1 -Rs. 5200 - 20,200/- Grade Pay: Rs. 2000/-

o    Qualification : Graduate with 50% marks with knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications. Typing speed of more than 35 wpm and 1 year experience as a Clerk in administrative matters and correspondence in a large and reputed organization

o    Age : 28 years 01/01/2011

Last Date for receiving application : 02/07/2011

For More Detail Please Visit
http://www.ncbs.res.in/staff_positions

Center for Development of Advance Computing (CDAC), Bangalore - 560038

Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) a scientific society of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Govt. of India. CDAC, invites highly talented, dynamic and dedicated individuals on contractual employment for the following :

·  Project Engineers (PE) : 20 posts in various IT areas, Pay : Rs. 21000/- per month, Age : 30 year

·  Sr. Project Engineers (PE) : 06 posts in various IT areas, Pay : Rs. 21000/- per month, Age : 33 year

Application Fee : Rs.300/- to be paid (No fee for SC/ST) by a crossed DD from Scheduled Bank drawn in favor of "C-DAC, Bangalore" payable at Bangalore.

How to Apply : Application in the prescribed format by post or courier subscribing the envelope "Application for PE/SPE" to The Head HRD, C-DAC, Knowledge Park, #1, Old Madras Road, Opposite to HAL Aero Engine Division, Byappanahalli, Bangalore - 560038, Karnataka up to 29/06/2011.

ESIC DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL invites applications for the following post.

Teaching Faculty (Dental) Subcadre Posts:- Tutor : [03 Posts]

·  Age : 30 years.

·  Qualification : A recognized BDS degree of Indian University or an equivalent qualification with at least one year experience, preferably in a recognized hospital. Must be registered with Dental Council of India.

·  Pay : PB-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- plus nonpracticing allowance

Last Date for receipt of application : 01/07/2011

For More Detail , Please visit
http://www.esic.nic.in/Recruitment/tutor150611DentColl.pdf

Openings with SBI Life Insurance

Experience required for the Job: 1 - 10 years

Job Location: Kozhikode / Calicut,Ernakulam / Kochi / Cochin,Kannur,Kollam,Kottayam,Palakkad / Palghat,Thrissur,Trivandrum,Kerala - Other

Opportunity to be a Unit Manager / Agency Manager / Senior Agency Manager / Territtory Manager with the most trusted brand in Life Insurance.

SBI Life Insurance is a joint venture between State Bank of India and BNP Paribas Assurance. SBI owns 74% of the total capital and BNP Paribas Assurance the remaining 26%. SBI Life Insurance has an authorized capital of Rs. 2,000 crores and a paid up capital of Rs 1,000 crores.

Locations : All major locations of Kerala .
Salary: 2.5 lacs to 5lacs + excellent sales incentives .

Recruitment:
Identify/Prospect for candidates that can be successful Advisors. Maintain a dynamic prospect list for advisors.
Recruit by selling SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd career opportunity to such prospective advisors.

Team Development and Coaching:
Conduct Regular meetings with all advisors
Identify weak areas based on these review meetings & take corrective action as also chalk out developmental needs of teams & train them in the weak areas/nominate them to training programs.
Ensure hand holding of all new advisors & ensure their development through on the field training & supervision.

Role :
Achieving unit business goals through quality recruitment and training of Insurance Advisors
Develop business segments as per company strategy with compliance

Key Responsibilities :
To recruit team of Insurance Advisors as per the corporate strategy e.g. HNI IAs satisfaction and customer grievances
To ensure and maintain levels of productivity as prescribed

Desired Candidate Profile :
Graduates / post graduates with minimum 2 years of experience .
Good Communication Skills.
Good team building skills
Training and motivation capacity
Knowledge of finance, investment .

Candidates from pharma , insurance , banking , telecom , fmcg , retail are preferred . CTC negotiable based on current CTC .

If you or any of your friends are interested in the above opening, Please revert with updated resume to resume@pearlhunter.in

Integrated Disease Surveillance Project
National Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC)
(Directorate General of Health Services)
22 Shamnath Marg, Delhi – 110054

WALK-IN INTERVIEW

Looking for eligible candidates for the following posts of Consultant (IT-Team Leader) on Contract basis under World Bank Assisted Integrated Disease Surveillance Project at IDSP, NCDC, Delhi with following qualification and experience:

1.      Consultant (IT Team Leader) - 1 Post
Qualifications & Experience: Post Graduate degree in IT such as M.Tech (IT/MBA(IT)/MCA) with two years experience in project planning and implementation of Information Technology
OR
Graduate in IT with minimum five years experience in project planning and implementation of Information Technology 
Age: below 45 years.
Remuneration – Maximum Rs.30,000/- to 40,000/- per month (consolidated)

Selection Procedure:Eligible candidates fulfilling the above mentioned criteria may appear for interview on following dates at 11.00 a.m. at IDSP Unit, NCDC,
Delhi alongwith a resume, original certificates and a copy of certificates. Registration will be done between 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. only

Walk-in on 6th July 2011 (Skill test will be taken for these posts)

Director
National Centre for Disease Control, 22 Shamnath Marg, Delhi – 110 054
e-mail: dirnicd@gmail.com idsp-npo@nic.in,

Tel. No.: 011-23932290

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TCS Mumbai Walkin on July 2nd & 3rd for Exprienced Java Professionals with 3 to 8 years experience in JAVA Struts,Hibernate,Spring./ BE / BTech / ME / MTech / MSc / MCA / MCM / MS

TCS Mumbai is conducting interviews on 2nd and 3rd - July-2011 ( Saturday and Sunday ) in Mumbai for Java Professionals.

Skill : JAVA Struts,Hibernate,Spring.

Experience:  3 to 8 years

Work Location: Mumbai

Eligibility criteria.

1. Full Time Graduates / Post Graduates in: BE / BTech / ME / MTech / MSc / MCA / MCM / MS

Special  consideration will be given to B.Sc. / BCA holders with 3.5 years of  relevant functional / technical experience. However, there will be a  deduction in their relevant experience, as per current policy.

2. Consistent academic records Class X onwards (Minimum 50%)

. Candidates interviewed by us in the last 6 months are not eligible

4. Candidates with more than 2 years break in their academic / professional career will not be considered

5. Correspondence/Part time courses will not be considered.

Interview Venue:  
Yantra Park -(STPI),
2nd Pokharan Road,
Opp. HRD Voltas Center,
Subash Nagar, Thane (W)

Note:Also If any of your friends/colleague are looking for an opportunities, please pass this along.

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Openings for Nurses

IMS can offer vacancies in many countries for qualified nurses

We have many vacancies internationally for RGNs, Midwives, ODP's and specialist nurses, within the NHS, private hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry. We require every specialism, in particular midwives, theatre, ICU and psychiatric nurses.

IMS works with various public and private healthcare providers, recruiting nurses of all levels of experience and specialisms to fill jobs in leading hospitals primarily throughout the UK, Ireland and Middle East. We are now also offering some opportunities in hospitals Poland, Germany and Malta.

Current vacancies

·  General and theatre nurses to work in several Middle East hospitals

·  Nurses for the Pharmaceutical Industry. We require several nurses to work in a research unit that tests new pharmaceuticals on volunteers

·  Private hospitals. We need several theatre nurses for UK private hospital groups and Independent Sector Treatment Centres (ISTCs)

·  Several vacancies for Nurse Practitioners for private GP surgeries

·  Aesthetic/Cosmetic nurses to work in private clinics in the UK and Middle East

·  Operating theatre nurses sought for Malta's leading private hospital group

·  Midwives required for the leading women's hospital in UAE

·  Psychiatric nurses required for private clinics in the UK

Requirements

Though there is no formal examination for English, it is important that all candidates have a good standard of written and spoken English. To work in an EU country, most candidates must have a recognised nursing qualification obtained in an EU country and have worked for at least 3 out of the past 5 years as a nurse. To work in the Middle East, a minimum of 3 years experience is required. 

Send your CV as per the Nurse Application Form or an email detailing your requirements to:candidate@imsrecruitment.com

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Various Openings from QATAR

Urgently required a live-in maid for an Indian family. Duties include all household duties. If interested please contact 55525697.

looking for electrical Cad Engineer / Cad Operator
with more than 2 years experience in the Middle East based projects. Proficient in CSD Shop drawing. Not mandatorily required, but preferably having adequate building & hospital project / site experience. Contact mob: 55250206, email: tjfrns21@yahoo.com

required nurse. To work in private clinic. Licence to work in Qatar. Residence permit. Please send CV to Fax: 44117171 or contact Tel: 44117070, mob: 55519851.

Urgently Required. For a Real Estate & Services. Office Secretary personal asst (Filipino male only), Marketing Asst. Villa & Flat renting (Must have Qatari driving license).  Candidate must have 2/3 years experience, Must be change sponsorship. Filipino & Nepali National only. (Nepali visa available). Only serious candidates send cv to email: aakhan974@yahoo.com

Maintenance company Need Electrician + A/c repair + Supervisor. Have knowledge about maintenance shops.
Contact: 66722330, email: george@tmcqatar.com

required for Contracting company. Transportation foreman, Should be good command on English. Should be holder of Qatari driving license. Transferable visa is a must. Indian, Nepali, Sri lankan preferred. Contact: 55828186, Fax: 44112476.

private dental center looking for Dental Specialist,
Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dentist Trainee, Dental Assistant and Nurse. Please send your CV at P.O. Box: 22258 or email us at mohdmohd2002@hotmail.com or call: 55857590.

sales engineer required. An Oil field Supplies and
Services company requires Sales Engineer (Mechanical). Minimum 5 years sales experience in Oil field / Process Industry. Email: george7578@yahoo.com

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openings for Sales Executives in Qatar

LEADING BUSINESS GROUP IN BAHRAIN has the following vacancies for its QATAR Operation.

Marketing & Sales Executives (3 Nos.)

Our Marketing Division is seeking for a good experience Salesperson, in Marketing Building Materials, especially Gypsum Channels, Clips, Screws, Gypsum Boards, Suspension Ceiling, Ceiling Tiles
and etc., with valid driving license. Candidates working in the same field would be preferred.

The company offers professional environment & attractive remuneration package.

Please send CV to: P. O. Box 33278, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain or

email: npf1000@gmail.com

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AL RAWSHA TRADING EST.

Sales Representative Needed

An American Company based in Qatar is recruiting Sales Representatives for its Qatar Office

Conditions:

1. Full time job

2. Basic Salary

3. Commission

4. Incentives

5. Bonus

6. Career Growth

7. Ability to Transfer Sponsorship

Walk in Interview at Oryx Rotana at 11.00am and
at 1.00pm Wednesday - Thursday and Saturday.
Tel: 666841988
L CV & Personal Photo are required L Dress code Formal (Suite + Tie)

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Senior developer / teamlead (exp in oracle)

Experience required for the Job: 4 - 7 yearsJob Location: Kozhikode / Calicut,Ernakulam / Kochi / Cochin,Kannur,Kollam,Kottayam,Palakkad / Palghat,Thrissur,Trivandrum,Kerala - Other

Dear Candidate,

Greetings from Two’95 International Staffing Services.

We are currently looking for Senior Developer/Team Lead (Java) professionals with Sun Tec in Kuravankonam, Trivandrum Location. Please find below the job description & company details,

Designation: Senior developer/Team Lead (Oracle)
Job Description:
Experience: Minimum 4 to 7 years
Location: Kuravankonam, Trivandrum
CTC: Negotiable
Industry Type:IT-Software/ Software Services
Role Description:

• B.Tech/MCA/MSc Comp Science graduate with 4+ years’ experience in Oracle
• (10g,11g), PL/SQL . Knowledge of Java would be an added advantage
• Strong Knowledge in Oracle database organization and architecture
• Able to monitor and analyze oracle databases, suggest optimization, tune SQL performance and
• Database performance.
• Knowledge of oracle tools for performance, backup, recovery etc
• Oracle certification would be an added advantage
• Willingness to travel
Interested candidate kindly send your updated resume to sridevihr1@yahoo.com kindly mention “senior developer/Team Lead (Oracle)†on the Subject mail. Thank you.
With Kind Regards,
Sridevi
Career Consultant

TWO95 International Staffing Services Pvt.Ltd,
No: 205, Lloyds Road, Royapettah, Chennai- 600 014
Office: +91-44-40403300 Ext. 202|Fax: 044 2811226 |Mobile: 9840453277

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Teaching Jobs in UK - Teacher in England - Locations: Hertfordshire / London /East London / West London Great Britain

Hertfordshire£130 - £140 per day

An Information Computer Technology (ICT) teacher is required for September 2011 to start at a supportive school in Hertfordshire that was recently graded as excellent by OFSTED.This highly inclusive Secondary school will require an engaging and self-motive

Employer: TRADEWIND RECRUITMENTApply for this job

London£120.00 - £130.00 per day

A mixed non-selective academy with no religious affiliations is seeking a Geography teacher to start in September 2011. You will be required to teach Geography up to and including A level and a working knowledge of the UK curriculum is essential.

Employer: SANZA TEACHING AGENCYApply for this job

East London£60 - £70 per day + CPD

** Secondary School require Teaching Assistant/LSA ** Vibrant multicultural School based in East London ** Great staff team lead by superb SENCO ** Good rate of pay

Apply for this job

West London£135 - £145 per day

Teacher of English - Long term role for two terms - Starting September - Teaching in a large multi-cultural school in Ealing - 5 minutes walk to local transport - Two terms maternity cover

Apply for this job

We are currently advertising opportunities Tutors to join our client's team to teach Hospitality and Catering to 14 - 19 year olds.

Employer: BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTDApply for this job

We are recruiting for an Ascent Employer Engagement Advisor in London paying £21,000 + £2,500 PRP

Apply for this job

**English Secondary Teacher Vacancy **September Start **Voluntary Aided Catholic Comprehensive Girls' School in South London

Apply for this job

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Openings for Sr. Php Developers in Technopark trivandrum kerala / experience 4-8 yrs / knowledge in Zend,CodeIgnitor,CakePHP, Magento, Concrete5

SYNERGY INFO TECH (AN ISO 9001:2000 COMPANY) , A reputed Software Company in technopark  thiruvananthapuram looking for Sr. Php Developers

forward your resume immediately to synergytvm1@gmail.com
Pls mention your current salary,expected salary and notice period

Location:Technopark
Type : Permanent
Start Date : ASAP

Sr. PHP developer

Years of experience--4-8 yrs

The job spec is given below:-

  Strong Framework Knowledge (Zend,CodeIgnitor,CakePHP, Magento, Concrete5 etc)
Strong PHP and MYSQL Skills
Strong background in Ecommerce
Able to spec and plan a project
Knowledge of UML and OOP concepts
Experience in leading teams
Excellent English communication skills
Client facing experience
Organized, Hard Working and Dedicated (Not a job shifter)
Comfortable monitoring timescales and deadlines of multiple projects/developers
Ability to schedule and manage teams effectively for multiple projects at the same time

"PLEASE REFER YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE INTERESTED"

SYNERGY INFO TECH
AN ISO 9001:2000 COMPANY

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HCL Walk-In on July 2, 2011 at Chennai / Time: 10AM to 12PM

Walk-in event details:

Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011 | Work Location: Chennai | Walk-in Location: Chennai

·         VLSI

·         Expertise in Verification (Direct Testing Methodology), Black Box Verification in VHDL /Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL, OVM/VMM, Specman,  Perl Scripting with Verilog C

HCL Technologies Ltd.

94, South Phase Ambattur Industrial Estate
Ambattur (AMB-4).

Chennai - 600 058, India

Time: 9:30 AM to 2 PM

·         Strong and extensive exposure to VC++ / C++ Programming and application development.

·         Hands-on experience in MFC or ATL or COM or Win32

·         Experience and knowledge in SDLC

·         Self-starter / demonstrated ability to initiate and drive continuous improvement.

HCL Technologies Ltd.

184-188, Arcot Rd, Vadapalani,

Chennai- 26

Land Mark: Opposite to Vasan Eye Care.

Time: 10AM to 12PM

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Professional designer male or female required - Qatar

Professional designer

(MALE/female)
is urgently required Candidate should have:

• Minimum 2 years of experience.

• Transferable visa required

Housing &Transportation will be provided by the company.  Salary & Other benefits will be determined on interviewing.

Being interested, please send your resume to :
dohacareers2011@gmail.com

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openings for teacher in qatar - openings for Academic coordinators. General Teachers. Senior teachers for English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Social Science, Computers, Sports teachers and Librarian.

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Openings for Java Developers in Boston / Skills: Java, J2EE, ETL, Tomcat, Spring

Job Title : Java Developers
Company: erwellmarl
Skills: Java, J2EE, ETL, Tomcat, Spring

Developers with the following technical skills: Java, J2EE, Oracle, Web Services, MQ or Active MQ Messaging skills. ETL or Datastage is a plus. Some roles are more focused on Tomcat, Spring and Struts along with Java, Oracle. The Senior role is 80 to 90% coding.

For the Lead role the position is 50 to 70% hands on coding and the balance is leading a team. The Lead should have experience leading a team of 5 to 10 developers. Must have experience leading offshore teams.

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Sr.Accounts Executive for Applexus Technologies (P) Ltd

Applexus Technologies (P) Ltd

Position: Sr.Accounts Executive
Experience required for the Job: 1 - 7 years Annual Salary of the Job: 1.0 - 3.0 Lacs
Minimum 1year Accounts experience.
Good communication skill - Mandatory

Resumes to be sent to :praseetha.nair@applexus.com

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Green buildings can contribute to poor IAQ: Report

A new Institute of Medicine report says that the recent green building boom may have a negative impact on the average new construction's indoor air quality.

Untested new materials, airtight construction for energy efficiency and other building retrofits could either limit or alter the air flow inside buildings and it could lead to the accumulation of indoor air pollutants such as chemical emissions. Prolonged exposure may cause Sick Building Syndrome and other health effects.

Among the problems outlined in the report were indoor dampness which can lead to active mold growth, poor ventilation, excessive temperatures and emissions from building materials and equipment such as improperly placed back-up power generators.

Government agencies and other organizations are developing and promoting protocols to evaluate emissions from furnishings, building materials, and appliances, but more needs to be done to make prevention of health problems a priority, the report says.

"America is in the midst of a large experiment in which weatherization efforts, retrofits, and other initiatives that affect air exchange between the indoor and outdoor environments are taking place and new building materials and consumer products are being introduced indoors with relatively little consideration as to how they might affect the health of occupants," said committee chair John D. Spengler, from the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston.

"An upfront investment to consider the consequences of these actions before they play out and to avoid problems where they can be anticipated will yield benefits in health and in averted costs of medical care, remediation, and lost productivity."

The report calls for updated building codes and standards for ventilation as well as regular testing.

Worried about IAQ, lost productivity and employee health and safety?

Electrocorp designs portable and HVAC-compatible air filtration systems to improve indoor air quality in office buildings, schools and universities, bars and restaurants and any buildings or businesses where odors, chemicals and particles are a concern.

Contact one of Electrocorp’s air quality experts to find out more about the most complete air cleaners with large activated carbon plus HEPA filters for commercial and industrial uses.

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Working near fields sprayed with pesticides increases risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say

Working near fields sprayed with
pesticides can be a health risk.First they said living close to fields sprayed with two common pesticides could increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Now a follow-up study shows that working nearby increases the risk substantially, especially if exposure involves a combination of pesticides, and that the risk also includes a third commonly used pesticides.

The chemicals in question are the fungicide maneb and the herbicide paraquat as well as the pesticide ziram.

What are pesticides?

Chemical pesticides are often used on fields and grass to prevent or exterminate pests.

But while they may protect crops from insect or other infestation, many of these pesticides have been shown to be toxic to humans as well.

According to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, 10 of the 12 most dangerous and persistent organic chemicals are pesticides.

Pesticides and health: Side effects of pesticides

Exposure to pesticides can lead to immediate or delayed health effects, including irritation of the skin and eyes.

Some pesticides have also been linked to nervous system disorders, reproductive challenges and cancer.

Pesticide use can contaminate non-target species, air, water and soil and therefore expose people in many ways.

Working near pesticides

The new study looked at where people, including teachers, firefighters and clerks who worked near, but not in, the fields.

The study showed that the combined exposure to ziram, maneb and paraquat near any workplace increased the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) threefold, while combined exposure to ziram and paraquat alone was associated with an 80 percent increase in risk.

"Our estimates of risk for ambient exposure in the workplaces were actually greater than for exposure at residences," said Dr. Beate Ritz, senior author and a professor of epidemiology at the UCLA School of Public Health.

"And, of course, people who both live and work near these fields experience the greatest PD risk. These workplace results give us independent confirmation of our earlier work that focused only on residences, and of the damage these chemicals are doing."

In addition, Ritz noted, this is the first study that provides strong evidence in humans that the combination of the three chemicals confers a greater risk of Parkinson's than exposure to the individual chemicals alone.

Because these pesticides affect different mechanisms leading to cell death, they may act together to increase the risk of developing the disorder: Those exposed to all three experienced the greatest increase in risk.

The study has been published in the online edition of the European Journal of Epidemiology.

Source: Science Daily

Provide cleaner air in the workplace

Electrocorp cleans the air in all types of industrial and commercial applications, including offices and manufacturing plants.

All of our air filtration systems feature a large amount of activated carbon to filter out airborne chemicals, gases, fumes and odors as well as superior particle filters to protect employees from particles, mold spores and dust.

Contact one of our air quality experts to find the right solution for your workplace.

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Water infiltration -- bad news for buildings

Water infiltration can lead to mold problems
and sick building syndrome.For anyone owning, managing or occupying a building or house, water leaks and water infiltration can become big problems.

Not only can extreme moisture lead to active mold growth after only 24 to 48 hours, the source of the water problem is often very difficult to find.

As Canadian building and renovations specialist and TV series host Mike Holmes explained in a recent column, there are many ways water can sneak past a building’s defenses.

Most people connect water infiltration with a leaking roof and will call a roofer right away, but Holmes points out that in many cases, the problem has nothing at all to do with the roof.

Common causes for water infiltration in a home or building:
The obvious causes: a hole in the roof or a crack in the foundation or caulkingDamp spots can be caused by water vapor entering through the exterior walls, if there is a break in the house wrap and water barrierWater infiltration through permeable materials like wood or concreteCondensation from inside the home or building disguising itself as a leakLeak in the chimney flashingSome of the entry points of the water can far away from where the water leak actually shows up.

How to deal with mysterious damp spots:
Start with a good roofer. Water makes its way from top to bottom, and so should you.Use common sense. If the water damage appears underneath a window, it is likely because of the window.Identify the building’s vulnerable points. Materials wear out, dry out or crumble over time. Inspect the roof, the flashing where the chimney or soffits meet the roof or where different types of exterior sheathing meet, the chimney, the caulking around windows and doors.Enlist the help of a building inspector with a thermographic camera, which can be used to trace the water path and identify the source.Source: “Water isn’t always the result of a roof leak” by Mike Holmes, Making it Right

Indoor air quality in buildings with water intrusion

Many buildings suffer from mold if water intrusion has occurred. Mold produces mold spores, which in turn contain mycotoxins that can be harmful to human health. People who react to mold can experience symptoms like nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, skin irritation and even fever and lung infections.

Besides finding the source of the water intrusion, dehumidifying the air and ensure adequate ventilation, an air filtration system with activated carbon + HEPA can improve the indoor air quality immensely by removing airborne chemicals, vapors, particles, mold spores and mycotoxins.

Electrocorp has designed air filtration systems for large buildings (facility management), mold and asbestos abatement, construction and renovation projects as well as for Home and Office use (sold under the AllerAir brand).

Contact one of our air quality experts for more information.

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Clean-up tips for flood-related mold

Mold removal may be necessary
after a flood.The American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) warns that mold grows easily in flood-related conditions, which include standing water, humid air and wet surfaces.      The longer these conditions remain, as in the current flooding in the South and the Midwest, the more the mold growth can spread. To address this, ASSE offers the following tips for people to consider when looking at how to clean up mold and minimize its adverse effects.      Be prepared for the worst case scenarioThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that ‘surfaces wet longer than 48 hours with “clean water” should be considered as potentially contaminated, and any surfaces in contact with “dirty water” should be considered contaminated’.
Be aware of local laws and regulations in your area concerning mold, and ask local experts for guidance.      Take steps to protect your business or store from mold growth
In addition, to lessen the chances of a mold colony growing in a store/business, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that 1) the humidity level be kept below 50 percent; 2) an air conditioner or dehumidifier be used during humid months (depending on the climate); 3) adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans, in the kitchen and bathrooms, be used; 4) to add mold inhibitors to paints before applying them; 5) bathrooms be cleaned with mold-killing products; and, 6) not to put carpeting in bathrooms, basements, or other areas where moisture or water could be a concern.
        
Learn how to recognize mold and be aware of the health risks
Mold, ASSE members note, is a group of microscopic fungi, which also includes mildew and other organisms that rot materials on which they grow. Molds can often be invisible to the eye. A blotch of black, gray, white, red, orange, yellow, blue or violet fuzzy or slimy growth is usually the result of widespread mold growth. Besides infection and allergic reactions, excessive mold growth indoors can result in offensive, musty odors from the gases released by certain molds as they grow and die.
      
Clean up the mold
ASSE offers the following tips for cleaning a facility/building area affected by mold:Avoid direct contact with affected mold areas as much as possible.If it can be thrown away, throw it away. Replacements may be less expensive in the long term (and short term) than attempting to decontaminate some surfaces.If it cannot be disposed of, decontaminate and then dry as thoroughly as possible. Moisture removal is a key factor to preventing future growth.Wallboard can often be cut to the point of contamination and replaced with new sections.Clean all tools after use, or dispose if possible, and also clean tools after each shift.When in doubt about the structural integrity of a facility, obtain an evaluation by a licensed and qualified builder or structural engineer before entering. Medical clearance may also be necessary based upon the severity of mold in the area.Individuals involved in mold remediation should be aware that attempts to mix chemicals to clean surfaces can cause further damage, such as the toxic gases that can be released when ammonia and bleach are mixed. Workers need to exercise caution, so as not to create additional hazards. The power supply (circuit breakers) should be turned off in the specific damaged areas/ high levels of moisture to avoid electrical shock hazards.
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Welder sues after becoming covered in chemicals

Welders need to protect them-
selves from dangerous fumes.
Welding is an important yet dangerous job in itself - the heat, the intense light, the poisonous gases and fumes.

But it becomes even more dangerous if welders have to work on containers with hazardous materials - especially if they don't know about it.

This is allegedly what happened to a welder, who has filed a claim against a chemical company. The worker claims he was not warned by the company that the tank he was cutting contained chemicals.

Samuel P. Chaisson filed suit against Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. n/k/a Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. and Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. on April 21 in federal court in New Orleans.

The alleged incident occurred on April 22, 2010.

According to the complaint, the tank contained chemicals which spilled out of the tank and knocked Chaisson off his feet. Chaisson states he sustained severe and disabling injuries when he was knocked down and covered with the chemical.

The defendants are accused of negligence, malice and a conscious indifference to the rights and safety of Chaisson.

The plaintiff is seeking damages for physical pain and mental anguish, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, physical impairment, medical expenses, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of household services, interest, court costs and punitive damages.

For more information about the case, read the article in the Louisiana Record.

Fume extractors capture toxins at the source

Electrocorp's Fume Extractor Series
with source capture arm.When it comes to choosing the right air purifier or fume extractor for welders, an industrial-strength activated carbon + HEPA filtration system has been proven to counteract harmful toxins and particles.

Electrocorp’s specially designed air filtration systems for welding fume extraction feature portable, powerful units that capture many toxic fumes at the source, directly at the work station. They adsorb gases and chemicals in a deep bed of activated carbon, using 40 to 80 pounds of this efficient filtration media.

The units are designed for TIG, MIG and arc welding operations and they feature a spark arrestor, flexible arm and optional custom carbon blends. Electrocorp also offers air purifiers specifically designed for soldering applications, including a tabletop unit with an intake hood and a smoke particle filter as well as an activated charcoal filter.

Air purifiers by Electrocorp can easily be modified and converted to purify the air in any industrial and commercial environment.

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Wildfires lead to busier ERs: Report

Wildfires can lead to poor air
quality and health complaints.People who are exposed to wildfire smoke – particularly that from smoldering peat – are at risk of suffering from cardiac and respiratory illness, according to new research led by EPA.

The health complaints associated with wildfire smoke dramatically increased the number of emergency room visits, says the study, which examined the 2008 peat bog fire along the North Carolina coast.

ERs saw a 66 percent increase in people complaining about heart and lung conditions such as asthma, heart failure, heart attacks and others while the wildfires were burning and for several days afterwards.

Toxic chemicals released by wildfires 

Peat bog fires such as the 2008 fire the team studied release more irritating chemicals than normal forest fires, Cascio says, although scientists don’t yet fully understand how those chemicals affect the body.

Peat bog fires are different from more typical forest fires because the soil burns along with the vegetation, according to Chris Meggs of the N.C. Forestry Service.

The burning soil lends a different smell to the smoke and is the reason that these fires release more irritating chemicals.

There were at least two such fires burning in North Carolina this spring, and many more continue to rage across North America.

Officials, employers urged to act during wildfires

Researchers involved in the study hope to help public health officials manage wildfire events.

These types of studies have provided valuable insights to affected communities in the past and prompted officials to evacuate some schools and advise businesses to close during raging wildfires.

Another important goal of the EPA study, according to the article, was to shed light on which people are most sensitive to wildfire smoke.

It’s not just asthmatics who need to beware of smoke, researchers say, but also “patients with heart failure, (who) should be particularly aware.”

Source: News & Observer

Industrial-strength air cleaners for better indoor air

AllerAir and its industrial division Electrocorp offer air filtration systems with high efficiency particle filters and deep-bed activated carbon filters to help remove harmful chemicals, particles and odors associated with tobacco and wildfire smoke.

Clients can choose from powerful air purifiers for the home and office to industrial-strength units for use in various commercial and industrial applications, for spaces ranging in size from 500 sq. ft to 500,000 sq. ft.

Contact Electrocorp air quality experts at 1-866-667-0297 for more information.

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Natural gas and air pollution - How does fracking affect the environment and residents?

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One of our colleagues from the blog Air Quality Online by AllerAir posted an interesting video report done for the New York Times on the concerns of local residents living in the shadows of natural gas development.

This has been a hotly debated topic for a while, since natural gas production was touted as a "greener" energy source, and witnessed an explosion of growth all over North America.

Opponents argue that the production process spews serious pollutants into the air like VOCs and other toxins that may have serious long-term health effects. One former EPA employee says the industry has been given a pass on environmental laws.

In media reports and documentaries such as Gasland, residents in the areas near compressors started complaining about contaminated soil and water, bad smells, persistent headaches, sore throats, dizziness, nausea and nose bleeds, among other concerns.

Air quality tests in homes have shown the existence of toxic pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, benzene, toluene and formaldehyde. Health effects caused by long-term exposure to these substances (even low levels) have not been established officially - yet.

AllerAir and Electrocorp units use deep-bed activated carbon air filters (the same material often used in gas masks) to remove airborne chemicals, gases and odors.

Contact one of our air quality experts for more information, and to find the right air filtration system for your needs: 1-866-667-0297.

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Worker blames chemical exposure for rare lung disease, wins lawsuit

Workers' chemical exposure can lead to
expensive lawsuits and settlements.A Baltimore County man who says he contracted a rare lung disease from breathing a butter flavoring chemical at the workplace has been awarded $814,500, the Baltimore Sun reports.

The judgment was against Polarome International Inc., a New Jersey-based chemical manufacturer and distributor.

The former plant worker, Brian Hallock, was originally awarded $5.4 million by a jury, but a judge reduced the amount because of a cap on non-economic damages, lawyers explained. They plan to appeal the cap.

Hallock was diagnosed with the rare lung disease bronchiolitis obliterans in 2006, also known as "popcorn lung" after years of breathing the chemical diacetyl, a substance used to make food taste buttery.

Now in his 50s, he has severely depleted lung capacity and may need to retire soon.

This is not the first case involving diacetyl. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health already established a link between diacetyl and the lung disease, according to Dr. David Weissman, director of the division of respiratory disease studies, and the first cases of the disease were noted more than a decade ago.

Scientists discovered that diacetyl was a threat in large doses, whether it was made chemically or naturally by fermenting bacteria.

Many suppliers turned to substitutes, but they, too, may cause disease, Weissman said. The evolving information has meant no federal regulations on use, though Weissman said there is a team working on recommendations and they are expected in the fall.

Source: Baltimore Sun

What is diacetyl?

Diacetyl is a natural byproduct of fermentation and can also be manufactured. It is often used in certain foods such as margarine or microwaved popcorn to impart a buttery flavor.

The United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has suggested that diacetyl, when used in artificial butter flavoring (as used in many consumer foods), may be hazardous to workers when heated and inhaled over a long period.

The workers can get diacetyl-induced bronchiolitis obliterans, commonly called popcorn workers lung, which may require a lung transplant.

There have been a number of health and safety lawsuits involving long-term exposure to diacetyl, and some workers have been awarded millions of dollars because they have suffered permanent lung damage.

Keep ambient air in plants and manufacturing sites clean with industrial-strength air filtration systems

Activated carbon is the safest and most
effective way to remove airborne chemicals.Electrocorp Air Filtration Systems has designed efficient and cost-effective air cleaners for chemical processing plants and odor and chemical control for manufacturing sites of all sizes.

The air purifiers remove the widest range of chemicals, gases and odors from the air with the largest activated carbon filters in the industry, and they also filter out particles and pathogens with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters.

Contact one of our air quality experts for more information on the right air purification system for your work environment at 1-866-667-0297 or by e-mail at info@electrocorp.net.

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Air Rhino: The most versatile and innovative air cleaner of its class

Air Rhino: Powerful particle filtration
and/or chemical, gas and odor removal.Electrocorp’s Air Rhino is the most versatile air filtration system of its kind, with a small ecological footprint.

This innovative machine has interchangeable carbon and HEPA filters, so it can easily convert from a rugged chemical, gas and odor scrubber to a powerful particulate air cleaner right on site. 

The Air Rhino is capable of creating a negative air environment, and it is equipped with an industrious deep-bed carbon filter and extended filter depth, which leads to a longer dwell time for contaminated air and allows for quicker and more thorough adsorption of gaseous pollutants.

The Air Rhino also features an advanced medical-grade HEPA filter to trap 99.97% of particles, and can accommodate an ultraviolet light to remove bacteria and other airborne pathogens.

The operator-friendly air purification system comes with particle pre-filters to prevent clogging as well as a pressure switch that tells you when the filters are saturated. 

The meticulous air scrubber can be used in stationary applications for long-term air cleaning, or on job sites for remediation projects and environmental clean-ups. As well, it can be used as a portable, stand-alone unit, or it can be attached to the ceiling.
Electrocorp's Air Rhino
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It is a great air filtration system for heavy-dust environments, industrial odor control, construction and restoration, mold and asbestos remediation sites, auto body shops and garages, manufacturing plants and warehouses, among other applications.

According to Electrocorp’s IAQ specialist Gershon Katz, “The Air Rhino is the only portable air cleaner that can hold a 100-pound carbon filter, a HEPA filter, particle pre-filters and an ultraviolet light to kill bacteria.  The Air Rhino knows how to handle air quality issues -- it gets the job done.”

Contact us for more information and follow us on Twitter. For technical specifications, please select the Air Rhino Series on the Electrocorp website.

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Class action suit targets benzene spill

Vapor intrusion can harm people's health
and property values, a lawsuit claims.Toxic vapors entering homes and buildings are not only damaging to human health, they can also hurt property values, according to one recently filed lawsuit.

 Three law firms have filed a class action lawsuit in Madison County, alleging a 1986 Shell Oil Co. benzene spill and intrusion into residences have damaged the groundwater and reduced the value of people's homes.

Property values have dropped, and residents cannot sell their homes, leaving them "trapped in their homes," the suit claims.

Most previous lawsuits involving chemical or benzene spills have concentrated on seeking damages for serious health effects, including cancer.

This lawsuit claims that benzene and other poisonous hydrocarbons have contaminated the groundwater and the soil underneath the village of Roxana. This plume of toxins has destroyed the value of the real estate in Roxana and has placed in serious jeopardy the health of Roxana's residents, it says.

The benzene in the groundwater exposes the Roxana residents to benzene vapor intrusion into their homes, attorney Chris Dysart said.

The complaint alleges that among the toxic chemicals released, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency documented the release of 8,400 gallons of pure benzene in 1986 from an underground pipeline that extended from the Wood River Refinery in Roxana to a barge-loading facility on the Mississippi River.

The complaint alleges that the defendants did nothing to clean up or otherwise address the toxic chemicals, including benzene, for more than 20 years.

Source: The Telegraph

Vapor intrusion? The right air filtration systems can help clean the air

Along with other measures to minimize the risks of vapor intrusion in single or two-family dwellings, environmental consultants often turn towards air cleaners with specialized blends of granular activated carbon to purify the air.

Electrocorp works with environmental consultants, consulting firms, environmental agencies and companies to provide industrial-strength air filtration solutions that safely remove chemicals, gases, vapors, fumes and odors in indoor environments.

Our powerful, portable air filters come equipped with the deepest beds of granular activated carbon on the market and provide a cost-effective indoor air quality solution with proven technologies to help reduce human exposure to contaminants.

Electrocorp’s small footprint, high-performance air filtration systems become efficient mitigation allies for challenging vapor intrusion and soil remediation projects that involve single- or two-family dwellings.

Recommended air filtration systems include:

Electrocorp offers units with negative and positive pressure and with custom carbon blends to target specific airborne chemicals and vapors.

Our engineers and air quality experts are standing by to provide you with a customized air filtration system that works.

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Officials to investigate health and safety risks for woodworkers

Woodworking involves many
health and safety risks.Health and Safety officials in the UK will be evaluating the occupational risks for those in the wood-working and furniture-making industries, according to a recent article in the Guardian.

It has been 10 years since they last checked the risks officially, but a growing number of nasal cancer cases reported in longtime woodworkers prompted the new investigation.

Doctors say that woodworkers face 70 to 80 times the risk of a particular for of nasal cancer, which may develop decades after exposure to wood dust. Many other woodworkers report developing asthma as a result of their exposure to wood dust.

Workers are exposed to wood dust of a certain size and it is people who are sanding or lathing wood in conditions where they have to have quite a long exposure that they can develop this particular form of cancer, doctors said.

Often, woodoworkers are unaware they have nasal cancer until it is in an advanced state. Symptoms could be non-specific, including a blocked or runny nose with a bit of blood.

Source:  The Guardian

Woodworkers' health and safety risks

Apart from the noise, tools and other safety concerns, many of the risks associated with wood shops are connected to the air they breathe.

Wood dust, mold and fungus, sap and oils, chemical additives, and toxic solvents and adhesives can cause respiratory damage to woodworkers. Wearing a face mask often isn’t enough to stop the airborne toxins from affecting the woodworkers.

Along with sufficient ventilation and personal protective equipment, wood workers can benefit from an industrial-strength air filtration system for woodshops that is designed to handle a lot of fine dust.

It’s important to note that a simple air filter would not suffice. Filters would become clogged quickly. With a special bag filter option designed for large particle filtration, Electrocorp products such as the Dirty Dog or the I-6500 with Cyclone attachment are well equipped to work in environments with heavy sawdust or drywall dust.

The bag filters are easy to clean and reusable. This is an excellent option for situations where a HEPA filter would become blocked too quickly to be effective.

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IAQ in commercial and institutional buildings

Commercial buildings need work
to maintain good IAQ.The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just released the “Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings” booklet.

This guidance document provides practical recommendations that aim to prevent or minimize IAQ problems in commercial and institutional buildings, and help resolve such problems quickly if they do arise.

The document guides to employers to help keep their buildings free of pollutants and conditions that lead to poor IAQ.

It also provides information on good IAQ management, including control of airborne pollutants, introduction and distribution of adequate make-up air, and maintenance of an acceptable temperature and humidity.

The booklet is available on the OSHA website - http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3430indoor-air-quality-sm.pdf

More details to come soon.

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Chemical safety in the laboratory: The dehydration, embedding and staining process

Histology lab technicians work with
many potentially harmful chemicals.Many histology laboratories employ complex dehydration, embedding and staining processes that involve harmful chemicals.

Ethanol
During the dehydration process, laboratory technicians may pass the tissue through an ethanol bath. Ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol) is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic, agreeable odor. It may cause damage to the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs and central nervous system. Long-term exposure has been linked to cancer and birth defects.

Xylene
After the ethanol, the tissue is often passed through xylene to remove the alcohol.
Xylene is a clear, colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that is often used as a solvent and in the printing, rubber, and leather industries. In histology, xylene is used for clearing the tissues following dehydration in preparation for paraffin wax infiltration. It is also used after sections have been stained to make them hydrophobic so that a coverslip may be applied with a resin in solvent.
Long-term exposure to xylene is said to cause "organic solvent syndrome", which negatively affects the nervous system and can cause symptoms such as headaches, depression, irritability, insomnia, extreme fatigue, tremors and short-term memory loss.

Paraffin
Paraffin wax is used for light microscopy. During the embedding process, dimethyl sulfoxide is often added to paraffin wax. Dimethyl sulfoxide has been linked to cancer, while molten paraffin wax creates droplets that are capable of damaging lungs.

Laboratory safety supply

Many laboratories have installed fume hoods that are ducted directly to a station and expel the fumes outdoors, or they may filter and redistribute the air. The safety equipment includes biosafety cabinets and snorkel exhaust.

Biosafety cabinets generally feature a HEPA filter, a UV light and a blower. They can filter out microorganisms, airborne pathogens and particles, but they are not recommended for protection against chemicals.

How you can improve indoor air quality in laboratories

An industrial-strength air filtration systems featuring activated carbon and HEPA filters (plus UV) can trap many gases that escape fume hoods.

The air cleaners can be portable, stand-alone units, or they may be attached to existing fume hoods to provide cleaner air.

Contact an Electrocorp IAQ expert to find out more about air filtration systems for laboratories and research facilities.
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Chemical safety in laboratories: Tissue preservation

Chemical safety is important for
laboratories and research facilities.When it comes to laboratories and chemical safety, companies, managers and workers have to be extra vigilant to avoid health and safety problems.

Histology and pathology technicians are exposed to numerous laboratory hazards during the course of a day.

That is why laboratory safety is imperative; technicians must know and adhere to health and safety procedures that often include:
Emergency proceduresDisease reportingWork safety instructions for equipment and work stationsExisting hazards and the controls in place to address themWorkers' rights under occupational health and safety guidelinesLaboratory safety and protective equipment needed to perform work safely
What do histology laboratories do?

Histology is the backbone of medicine; it involves the study of tissue. Histological stains are used to magnify microscopic structures to better study the tissue of animals and plants.

Fixation, dehydration, sectioning and staining are all part of a histology technician's tissue processing procedure, and it involves contact with highly toxic chemicals.

Chemicals used for fixation

Fixation is about tissue preservation. To maintain cell structure, chemicals like formalin (formaldehyde) are used for light microscopy. For electron microscopy, technicians need chemicals like glutaraldehyde, osmium tetroxide and uranyl acetate to make small structures visible.

Formaldehyde
Exposure to formaldehyde can cause irritation to the nose, throat and eyes, and it can also lead to coughing, nausea, wheezing. Studies have linked formaldehyde to cancer, including leukemia in humans.

Glutaraldehyde
Glutaraldehyde inhalation can cause coughing, choking, shortness of breath, nausea and headache. Exposure to this chemical has been linked to lung and respiratory tract damage as well as asthma.

Osmium tetroxide
This chemical is toxic and emits fumes even in its solid form. Exposure can lead to headache, wheezing, pulmonary edema and in extreme cases, death. Long-term low level exposure can cause insomnia larynx and pharynx damage. The chemical has also been linked to kidney damage.

Uranyl acetate
Inhaling this chemical can cause headaches, irritation of the upper respiratory tract and mucous membranes as well as kidney and liver damage. This chemical has also been classified as a carcinogen.

Air cleaners with activated carbon remove dangerous chemicals

Electrocorp specializes in customized air quality solutions and versatile units that effectively remove a wide range of serious contaminants to maintain safe, healthy and comfortable working environments that support scientific investigation.

Electrocorp's air filtration systems for laboratories include the RSU Series, the RAP Series, the I-6500 and the 6000 Series. Some units can be attached to the fume hood for extra protection against airborne chemicals.

Contact us to find the right indoor air quality solution for your laboratory or healthcare environment.

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EPA releases information on hundreds of chemicals

EPA released two databases to inform
scientists and the public about the toxicity
of certain chemicals.Searchable databases on chemical toxicity and exposure data now available

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making it easier to find data about chemicals.

EPA is releasing two databases — the Toxicity Forecaster database (ToxCastDB) and a database of chemical exposure studies (ExpoCastDB) — that scientists and the public can use to access chemical toxicity and exposure data.

Improved access supports EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s priorities of protecting Americans’ health by assuring the safety of chemicals and expanding the conversation on environmentalism.

“Chemical safety is a major priority of EPA and its research,” said Dr. Paul Anastas, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

“These databases provide the public access to chemical information, data and results that we can use to make better-informed and timelier decisions about chemicals to better protect people’s health.”

ToxCastDB users can search and download data from over 500 rapid chemical tests conducted on more than 300 environmental chemicals.

ToxCast uses advanced scientific tools to predict the potential toxicity of chemicals and to provide a cost-effective approach to prioritizing which chemicals of the thousands in use require further testing. ToxCast is currently screening 700 additional chemicals, and the data will be available in 2012.

ExpoCastDB consolidates human exposure data from studies that have collected chemical measurements from homes and child care centers. Data include the amounts of chemicals found in food, drinking water, air, dust, indoor surfaces and urine.

ExpoCastDB users can obtain summary statistics of exposure data and download datasets. EPA will continue to add internal and external chemical exposure data and advanced user interface features to ExpoCastDB.

The new databases link together two important pieces of chemical research — exposure and toxicity data — both of which are required when considering potential risks posed by chemicals.

The databases are connected through EPA’s Aggregated Computational Toxicology Resource (ACToR), an online data warehouse that collects data on over 500,000 chemicals from over 500 public sources.

Users can now access 30 years worth of animal chemical toxicity studies that were previously only found in paper documents, data from rapid chemical testing, and various chemical exposure measurements through one online resource.

The ability to link and compare these different types of data better informs EPA’s decisions about chemical safety.

More information about the databases:
ToxCastDB: http://actor.epa.gov/actor/faces/ToxCastDB/Home.jsp
ExpoCastDB: http://actor.epa.gov/actor/faces/ExpoCastDB/Home.jsp
ACToR: http://actor.epa.gov

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Smoking ban improves air quality for bar and restaurant employees

Restaurants and bars often have to
deal with bad odors and stale tobacco.When it comes to indoor air quality and bars and restaurants, a decrease in secondhand smoke exposure has a positive effect on the people working there.

A study of 40 Michigan bar employees revealed their exposure to secondhand smoke was nearly nonexistent 10 weeks after the smoke-free air law took effect in May 2010, according to a report in the Holland Sentinel.

The Michigan Department of Community Health study measured participants’ levels of cotinine, a nicotine metabolite, found in urine after tobacco exposure.

Four to six weeks before the smoke-free law took effect, the same bar employees’ cotinine levels were similar to levels seen in smokers.

As the study shows, their cotinine level was nearly undetectable six to 10 weeks after the law was implemented.

Though cotinine levels are the best indicators of secondhand smoke exposure, the study also measured participants’ levels of creatinine and NNAL, two chemicals also found in urine of those who have been exposed to secondhand smoke.

In the statewide study, creatinine levels remained about the same in the participants before and after the law took effect. NNAL mean levels went from .086 picomoles per milliliter to .034 picomoles per milliliter before and after the law took effect.

Workers also reported better overall general health and fewer respiratory symptoms after the law.

Source: Holland Sentinel

Indoor air quality in bars and restaurants

Even after a smoking ban comes into effect, bars and restaurants often have to deal with stale, lingering odors that are a normal byproduct from years of smoking.

Electrocorp offers a range of air filtration systems for bars and restaurants that can remove airborne, chemicals, odors and particles and improve the overall indoor air quality in the space.

Contact us to find out more.

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RAP Series: Robust air cleaners with a small-footprint design

Electrocorp's RAP Series:
Powerful air cleanersElectrocorp’s Radial Air Purifiers (RAP) series features some of the most versatile and effective air cleaners in the company’s diverse lineup of industrial-strength air purifiers.

The RAPs are available in different sizes, from 23.5” height x 12” diameter up to 62” height and 22” diameter. They feature a deep-bed activated carbon filter for the removal of chemicals, gases and odors as well as an electrostatic particle filter or a Super-HEPA.

The powerful micro-HEPA + carbon combination gives these air cleaners one of the largest and most extensive adsorbent areas, allowing them to capture odor-causing pollutants more efficiently than other units.

The RAP air cleaners can accommodate 15 to 120 pound activated carbon filters and can be customized even more with regards to the filter media and carbon blends.

Around-the-clock air cleaning

The RAP units are portable, free-standing, plug-and-go air purifiers with a round design for maximum efficiency.  They are engineered for around-the-clock operation with a quiet, modern design.

The main body of the air purifier is covered by metal mesh housing, combining a large-volume air intake with robust and protective features.
RAP air cleaners can have a UV
lamp for added protection.
The overall design and capabilities of the RAP Series makes these units the best choice for clients who need fast and effective chemical and odor relief and who are concerned about biological contaminants such as mold spores, bacteria and viruses, since the RAPs can also be equipped with a UV light.

Recommended industries for the RAP air filters:

Electrocorp is a leader in the research and development of complete and reliable air quality management solutions for industrial and commercial applications.

For more information, visit electrocorp.net or call 1.888.667.0297.

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OSHA warns of poor indoor air quality in commercial buildings

IAQ in office buildings and public institutions
should become a priority, report says.In a new guidance document for building managers, owners and employers,  the Occupational Safety and Health Administration calls indoor air quality (IAQ) “a major concern” because it can impact the health, comfort, well-being and productivity of building occupants and employees.

For many office workers, city high-rises and large offices that accommodate many workers have become the norm.

Workers typically spend 40 hours or more a week in these office buildings.

The indoor air quality in commercial and institutional buildings is dependent on the following factors:

The building’s original designLocationRenovationsVentilation (HVAC system)Maintenance of the building envelope and HVAC systems
While the reasons for poor IAQ may vary, but the OSHA document names overcrowding, dampness (mold), and internally generated pollutants from building materials, cleaning products and mechanical equipment such as office printers as common sources.

Health effects of poor indoor air quality

Many workers can be affected by poor IAQ, depending on their immune system and levels of exposure.

Symptoms may include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, headaches, dizziness, rashes, muscle pain, fatigue, aggravated asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Bad IAQ has also been linked to respiratory disease, heart disease and cancer.

Apart from short-term and long-term health effects, poor indoor air quality can also affect worker productivity and lead to costly repairs or other expenses.

That is why OSHA recommends a proactive approach to address IAQ concerns and to put measures in place that will prevent problems or make it easier to deal with problems if and when they occur. This may help employers save costs, increase operating efficiency and improve worker productivity.

For a complete guide to proactive IAQ management in commercial buildings and institutions, read the OSHA report.

Improve IAQ instantly with portable air cleaners
Ink fumes from office printers may irritate
workers and contribute to poor IAQ.
While it is important to maintain existing HVAC systems, often they simply do not provide enough ventilation and airflow, especially in large or overcrowded offices. In addition, the fumes from printers and electronic equipment may affect workers nearby.

Electrocorp offers specialized air cleaners to improve the indoor air quality in offices and commercial buildings quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

Electrocorp’s product line includes portable air cleaners such as the RAP and RSU Series, the Numerical Series for smaller offices, the PrintSafe air purifier with source capture for printers, the I-6500 Series for larger spaces and a variety of other products to provide cleaner air instantly.
Electrocorp's PrintSafe
for office printers.
The reliable air cleaners are designed to work around-the-clock and require very little maintenance.

Electrocorp’s air filters are so effective because they incorporate a deep-bed activated carbon filter as well as a HEPA filter for the removal of chemicals, particles, mold mycotoxins, odors and other irritants.

Many Electrocorp air filters can also accommodate a UV lamp to neutralize biological contaminants such as bacteria, viruses and mold spores (mycotoxins).

Contact one of Electrocorp’s air quality experts for more information: 1-866-667-0297.

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