hazard potential Articles
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Measurement of Methyl Isothiocyanate and Other Insecticides by GC / FID – FPD
The use of pesticides and insecticides in the Agricultural Industry has always been widespread in the past. However, their use is now under close scrutiny by many consumer and government agencies since the short-term and cumulative effects of these materials has been shown to be potentially hazardous to humans and ...
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Trunk & Root Scans on a Historic Oak Tree in Washington, DC - Case Study
Results of Trunk Scans at Four Elevations: “These results suggest that the decay becomes progressively more extensive near the base of the tree. The hollow sounding area, between 4:00 and 9:00 o'clock for all elevations, appears to be near-surface decay with the RSW between 0 to 3 inches.” Results of Root Scans around the Trunk: “The root density is fairly sparse in the back ...
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Neutralizing Nature - Controlling the environment in aerospace
Varying climates around the world add immeasurably to the joy of life. Tourists fly thousands of miles to experience the dense humidity of a tropical rain forest, the thin, bracing air of a mountain range, a fresh salt breeze by the ocean or the dry heat of the desert. Yet if your goal is to send a billion-dollar satellite into space or to maintain precision defense systems aboard aircraft ...
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Measurement of Residual Arochlors and other Pesticides in Meat Products by GC / ECD-NPD
The use of pesticides and insecticides in the Agricultural Industry has always been widespread in the past. However, their use is now under close scrutiny by many consumer and government agencies since the short-term and cumulative effects of these materials has been shown to be potentially hazardous to humans and animals. Since almost all domesticated livestock feed is of fresh or ...
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Removal of humic acid from composted hog waste by the white-rot fungus,
Phanerochaete chrysosporium The potential hazards of humic acid (HA) associated with hog waste effluent, coupled with increasing awareness of environmental problems, have prompted many countries to control disposal of effluents into water bodies and to maximize removal of HA. Here we employed the white-rot fungus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, to degrade the HA in composted hog waste effluent, evaluated by the response ...
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Vermicomposting of flyash: a potential hazardous waste converted into nutritive compost by earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae)
Vermicomposting of fly-ash(FA) mixed with different proportions of Horse dung (HD) T1 – 100% HD alone, T2 – 10% FA + 90% HD, T3 – 20% FA + 80% HD, T4 – 30% FA + 70% HD, T5 – 40% FA + 60% HD and T6 – 50% FA + 50% HD, using Eudrilus eugeniae was done to evaluate the level of heavy metals (Cr,Cd,Pb and Ni) in the vermicasts and tissue and worm biomass. The better worm biomass and maximum reduction ...
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Distillation of ethyl alcohol from citrus oil - Case Study
“BUCHI partners with clients big and small to provide innovative solutions to their pressing business challenges.” Company / Institution A local producer of citrus-based ingredients, USA Product lines Industrial Evaporation Industries Food & Beverage Customer: A local producer of citrus-based ingredients, USA This BUCHI customer is a family-owned company which grew to ...
By BUCHI
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Accumulation of mercury and cadmium in rice from paddy soil near a mercury mine
Paddy soil and rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the Wanshan mining area in Guizhou province have been contaminated by toxic trace metals such as cadmium (Cd) and mercury (Hg). This study examined correlations between the types and physico‐chemical parameters of the soil and the contents of trace metals and the different forms of Hg in rice. The study also carried out an assessment of the health risks ...
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Get Rid of Birds In Your Barn
Pest birds can damage your barn overtime. Consider numerous factors when looking for a bird control method. Visual displays, noisemakers, barriers and sprays can help eliminate pest birds. Stop migratory birds from invading your barn with liquid bird repellent. As the temperatures begin to cool, many birds will migrate south for the winter. However, non-migratory birds will stay and ...
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EPA’s Discretion on Whether to Require Inert Ingredients Disclosure Upheld
On June 29, 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Court) issued an opinion dismissing the complaint and denying the motion for summary judgment of the Center for Environmental Health, Beyond Pesticides, and Physicians for Social Responsibility (CEH, et al.), and granting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) motion for summary judgment. ...
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Preparing for a new Arrival? Start with a Safe Nursery
When expecting a new addition to the family, certain items always seem to make the baby shower gift list: car seat, crib, clothing, blankets, cuddle toys, bottles and plenty of diapers! We have a few to add to help enhance safety and convenience in your home as you prepare for the new little person in your life. When you start with Leviton quality products, you can rest assured that they will ...
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Recent Papers on Water Reuse in Irrigation and Agriculture
The long-term goal of this research is to develop the infra-technologies to reclaim effluents from wastewater treatment plants and reuse them for agricultural water demands. The objectives of this were: 1) to study the effects of various wastewater treatment levels on crop growth and yields; 2) to determine the pollution loads from wastewater ...
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Cause of accidental wear of compound fertilizer equipment in daily use
Many users do not pay attention to the service life of the equipment after purchasing the compound fertilizer equipment, resulting in accelerated wear and tear of the equipment and shorter service life. So what is the root cause? In fact, we can't blame a single party for these things. Many customers rarely manage the maintenance and lubrication of equipment. In the summary of the use process of ...
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Be harvest ready
Use farm management software to create the ultimate harvest prep checklist Even in that moment of relative quiet prior to harvest, the busy weeks ahead are beginning to occupy your mind. Will you be ready for everything simultaneously coming your way? Production volume, quality, people, equipment and safety all factor into what is arguably the busiest time of your year. The ability to plan ...
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Cultivating a Culture of Insurance Loss Control
Between the danger of workplace accidents and the high-dollar value of tools, machinery, equipment, and other assets, a single claim could make your insurance premium skyrocket. The only solution is to take preventive measures by cultivating a culture of insurance loss ...
By Redlist
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Mastering Sandstone Cutting: A Guide for Circular Saw Users
Sandstone, with its natural beauty and durability, has long been a popular choice in construction and landscaping projects. However, working with this versatile material can pose challenges, particularly when it comes to cutting it to size. One effective tool for this task is the circular saw. In this article, we will delve into the essential steps and techniques required to successfully cut ...
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Harnessing the Power of a Circular Saw for Sandstone Cutting
Sandstone, with its natural beauty and durability, has long been a popular choice in construction and landscaping projects. However, working with this versatile material can pose challenges, particularly when it comes to cutting it to size. One effective tool for this task is the circular saw. In this article, we will delve into the essential steps and techniques required to successfully cut ...
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The Safety of Genetically Modified Foods Produced through Biotechnology
Executive Summary The Society of Toxicology (SOT) is committed to protecting and enhancing human, animal, and environmental health through the sound application of the fundamental principles of the science of toxicology. It is with this goal in mind that the SOT defines here its current consensus position on the safety of foods produced through biotechnology (genetic engineering). These products ...
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