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Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer and Other Disorders
This page contains a PDF version of the Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking report and also a pdf version of an overview of progress made in reducing exposure to secondsmoke in the past 25 years.
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Ammonia Safety in New England Ice Rinks
Fact Sheet to assist ice rink owners and operators with ammonia refrigeration systems in communicating effectively with their employees, contractors, vendors, and customers about ammonia refrigeration safety.
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Low–Cost Air Pollution Monitors and Indoor Air Quality
Consumer-oriented air pollutant monitors, sometimes called air pollutant sensors, are available for consumers to help assess levels of indoor air pollutants. Learn the facts!
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Who has the authority to ban or limit exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke?
Executive Order 13058, "Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace," bans smoking in most federal facilities and spaces. In addition, several state and local governments have passed legislation or instituted regulations to ban smoking in many workplaces and public places such as…
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What is EPA's position on children's exposure to secondhand smoke/aerosol?
EPA encourages that smoking and vaping be prohibited near all children and in any indoor space that children may use or occupy, including homes and cars. The U.S. Surgeon General has found that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke and exposure increases the health risks…
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Is outdoor exposure to secondhand smoke/aerosol comparable to indoors?
The difference in exposure to secondhand smoke/aerosol indoors and outdoors is that indoors the concentration of the harmful chemicals, compounds, and particles released from the product or exhaled by the smoker/vaper may build up and/or stay in the enclosed space for longer periods of time, which means persons near the…
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How long do the harmful elements of secondhand smoke/aerosol linger indoors?
The types of chemicals released into the air when people smoke and the length of time these chemicals may linger indoors depends on several product and building factors, including type of product used, how much is used, how long it is used, the room size, amount of ventilation in the…
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What's the difference between secondhand tobacco smoke and environmental tobacco smoke?
Secondhand tobacco smoke, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and passive smoking are terms that mean the same thing -- exposure to smoke given off by tobacco products and the smoke exhaled by a smoker. Read more about Secondhand Smoke.
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Can EPA ban smoking/vaping or otherwise limit secondhand exposure?
EPA does not have an authority to regulate smoking/vaping. Read more about Secondhand Smoke/Aerosol.
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What can I do about secondhand smoke/aerosol exposure coming from my neighbor's apartment?
EPA suggests that you: Read your rental lease or condominium agreement carefully to determine whether there is a policy that may address secondhand smoke/aerosol in your building. You may wish to consider consulting a legal professional or center to determine your rights and/or the landlord’s ability to ban smoking/vaping in…
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Documents of Wyeth Holdings, L.L.C. in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Documents of Wyeth Holdings, L.L.C. in Bridgewater, New Jersey
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Documents of U.S. Army-Fort Dix in Fort Dix, New Jersey
Documents of U.S. Army-Fort Dix in Fort Dix, New Jersey
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Documents of Simonds Precision Company-Operative Industries in Chester Township, New Jersey
Documents of Simonds Precision Company-Operative Industries in Chester Township, New Jersey
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Documents of Solutia Incorporated-Delaware River Plant in Bridgeport, New Jersey
Documents of Solutia Incorporated-Delaware River Plant in Bridgeport, New Jersey
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Documents of DuPont Imaging Department in Parlin, New Jersey
Documents of DuPont Imaging Department in Parlin, New Jersey
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Documents of Wyeth Holdings Corporation in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Documents of Wyeth Holdings Corporation in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
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Title V Program Evaluations in Rhode Island
EPA Title V program evaluation for Rhode Island, September 18, 2018.
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Documents of Safety-Kleen Envirosystems Company in Newark, New Jersey
Documents of Safety-Kleen Envirosystems Company in Newark, New Jersey
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Documents of Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC in Middlesex, New Jersey
Documents of Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC in Middlesex, New Jersey
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Laird Technologies Incorporated in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Key Documents and Reports for Laird Technologies Incorporated in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania