Abstract: Oreck Air Purifier Review
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Austin Air HealthMate Air Purifier Air Cleaner
Excellent choice for homes and offices. Removes a wide variety of contaminants, including dust, pollens, dander, odors, chemical vapors and larger. The Austin Air Healthmate is designed for asthma and allergy sufferers with mild chemical sensitivities and offers the capacity to clean large rooms(up to 1,000 sq feet). Filter included with unit. The Healthmate employs true HEPA filter technology and does an outstanding job in the control of mold spores, pollen, pet dander, light tobacco smoke and dust mites. 5-Year Mechanical Warranty. 5-Year Pro-Rated Filter Warranty. 30 Day No-Questions Asked Guarantee

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Abstract: Air Purifier Guide
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The air filter in an air conditioning system keeps the cooling coils and air inside the room clean and free from all pollutants, pet dander, ozone emissions and airborne particles.

There are many different kinds of air filters available today, such as HEPA, standard, pleated, electrostatic and electronic filters. Of these, standard, pleated and electrostatic filters are the most common types of filters that are used in air conditioners. Generally these filters are located in walls, ceilings, furnaces, or in the air conditioner itself.

Standard Air Filters, having the capacity of removing 10 percent of the airborne pollutants, are made of spun fiberglass with cardboard frames. They should be changed once a month.

Pleated Air Filters catch around 35% to 40% of the particles in the air. Owing to their greater surface area with filter material folded back and forth like a paper fan, manufacturers claim that they can last from two to four months. The cost of these filters ranges from $5 to $20 which is slightly innumerable than that of standard filters.

Electrostatic filters use filter media, which use an electric charge to attract the dirt particles in the air. These filters may have electric charge built-in, or else the air moving through the layers of the system creates electric charge. They may cost from around $20 to over $100 each. These filters only need to be changed once a year.

Sometimes people with allergies may consider the usage of an electronic air cleaner in the air conditioner, which works on the same principle as that of electrostatic filter. However, it is far in addition efficient than electrostatic filter and does not hinder the flow of air inside the air conditioning system. Whatever type of air conditioner filter you use, it is advisable to check the cleanliness of the coils of the filter by a contractor at least once in a month.

Perhaps the most important measure that will ensure the efficiency of an air conditioner is frequent replace of its filters. One should change the air conditioner’s filter regularly, as clogged, dirty filters block normal air flow and reduce the system’s efficiency significantly by impairing the coils’ heat-absorbing capacity.

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Air Filters Info provides detailed information on home, car, electronic, and HEPA air filters, as well as air conditioner filters and air filter manufacturers. Air Filters Info is the sister site of Air Purifiers Web.

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Abstract: Living Air Purifier
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First things first, respirators are primarily used to protect individuals - especially workers ? from any air contaminants especially if there are no other possible or practical methods available to control them.

It is important to know that respirators are only to be used when administrative or engineering controls are technically not feasible, when controls in engineering are currently being repaired or when there are any emergencies or situations that could not be immediately resolved.

Contaminants in the air that contribute as a hazard to one?s respiratory health include mists, dusts, gases, fumes as well as atmospheres that are deficient in oxygen.

One way to control such situations is by designing a well criticaltained ventilation system, appropriate use of equipments for processing, the substitution of materials that are less hazardous.

Also, well controlled administrative procedures that are properly in place help limit the possible exposure of workers in areas that are contaminated. Having work hours that are reduced help prevent further contamination. However, such measures may also prove to be limited since the actual hazards are not really removed. This is the reason why administrative measures to control contaminants are generally not favored because such methods are usually difficult to capitaltain and are a bit unreliable.

But first, it is outstanding that employers possess a program that provides a description as well as procedures on how to select and operate a respiratory equipment. Such details should be part of a complete program on respiratory protection not just a respirator, since the latter is basically useless unless a valid program is in place.

Components of an authentic respiratory program include the following: assessment of exposure, a program for training, keeping records and inspection, appropriate respirator storage, surveillance of health, evaluation of the respirator program. Also, the operating standard procedures should also be available in writing.

Part of a comprehensive respiratory program are physicians that are able to examine the fitness ? both psychological and medical ? of the workers. This process should be completed prior to such workers being assigned to areas wherein the use of respirators are required. It is important that workers are fit physically while working, this while they are wearing respiratory gears.

Such equipments when worn should also be comfortable.

It is important that workers with sideburns that are long, or those who have beards or hair stubbles not wear any respiratory gears since such facial hairs could cause breakage on the seal in between the mask and the skin. Also, eyeglasses should also be avoided as this would also break the seal. This basically means that a leakage may occur on the mask therefore the necessary protection will most likely not be provided. A worker who happen to have acne or any scars on the face may make any mask worn to be not as good compared to one who have no skin problems.

There are basically two kinds of respirators. One is a respirator that purifies the air, while another is a respirator that is supplied with air.

The first basically removes any contaminants on the air that is breathed via its filtering of any dust, mists or metal fume particulates. There are also other air purifiers that absorb such particulates and trap these I canisters.

Meanwhile, the air respirators that are supplied clean the air using an air tank that is compressed.

All in all, respirators do well in keeping the air clean and breathable. The appropriate selection of such an equipment especially in hazardous areas that have unclean air is very important.

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Vincent Abrugar is the webmaster of www.respiratorinfo.com a useful information website about respirator.

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Abstract: Discount Air Purifier
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Air Oasis 3000 - Best Ionic UV Home and Room Indoor Allergy Air Cleaner Electronic Purifier Comparison Rating Review
How The Air OasisTM Air Purifiers Works: The Air OasisTM 3000 air purifier utilizes state-of-the-art technology unique to any product currently on the market today: AHPCOTMCell (Advanced Hydrated Photocatalytic Oxidation Cell) - The next generation in catalytic oxidation. The AHPCOTM Cell technology is far superior to the older stand alone UV lamps and catalytic oxidation methods with only one catalyst used in competitor air purifiers. This is the latest advanced oxidation technology that consists of a proprietary, high-intensity broad spectrum UV lamp in a hydrated catalytic cell. Low-level ozone is produced in the cell, the majority of which is converted into airborne hydro peroxides (H2O2), hydroxyl ions(OH-), super oxide ions(O2-) and ozonide ions(O3-) via the quad-metallic catalyst. These friendly cleansing ions treat your indoor air by: Suppressing bacteria growth (bacteriostatic) Suppressing mold growth (mycostatic) Suppressing viruses Suppressing VOC’s Reducing odors. Pros over competition: Low cost, no yearly outstandingtenance, no installation, airborne hydro peroxides, super oxide ions and hydroxide ions travel through the house providing 24-hour protection against airborne mold, bacteria, viruses, odors and VOCs. The cell also acts as a germicidal lamp and treats the air that passes by it. The hydro peroxides and super oxide ions will radiate through an entire house providing 100% silent air purification. For faster and improved results in areas of high contamination an extremely quiet fan is included and may optionally be turned on and off using the High/Low switch. Federal ozone safety limits are .04 ppm. At .01 ppm or less this is not considered an ozone device. The Chinese Government has tested and passed the AHPCOTM Cell technology for use in preventing SARS in Chinese subways. 120 VAC 50 watts

New Energy Saving Air Purifier Strives for Socially ResponsibilityThe Open Press (press release) - May 22, 2006. at the forefront of their product line decisions and is pleased to introduce the environmentally-safe and efficient Alen Corporation A350 air purifier to their .

Abstract: Air Purifier Comparison
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How would your business operate if half your work force were out sick? Would your business continue to function if several of your top key employees died? How many employees are cross-trained in other positions?

A recent study showed the threat that most preoccupies the world’s business leaders is a global influenza pandemic. This is why you need to start asking these questions now so your business can be prepared for a possible bird flu pandemic. A bird flu pandemic will not discriminate. Everyone from the janitor to the CEO would be affected. Worst-case scenario could leave millions sick and any where from 5 million to 1.5 billion people dead around the world.

The World Bank, which has estimated that a bird flu pandemic lasting a year, could cost the global economy up to $800 billion. The economic toll on the world economy will be catastrophic. There would be major economic losses due to worker absences and interruptions in supply and delivery chains. Even a “mild” pandemic would have lasting effects on your business. Because a global flu pandemic is such a threat, current business and disaster response plans may not be adequate to deal with it. What steps should you start to take now to prepare?

As with any worst-case scenario you should be aware of the risks and have a contingency plan in place before you need it. By planning now you will help keep your business running, your employees safe and head off possible legal issues. Some of the steps you may want to consider are:

Establish a pandemic coordinator or team with responsibilities for preparedness and response planning. Provide current avian influenza information to all employees. Identify and make available information on community resources.

Identify key essential areas and current employees responsible. Cross-train other employees in those areas so they are able to fill in for sick employees. Have written documentation for those employees filling in for others.

Identify key suppliers and alternative sources for critical materials and supplies. Increase raw material inventories to keep production going for several months. Plan for “just in time” inventory shortages. Products and inventory from Asian countries may not be available if Asian factories are shut down due to illness.

Play “what if?” What if Joe in accounting was out sick for a month? Or Sam in IT died? Who could fill in, how would the business run? It is estimated that between 30-60% of the workforce will be out sick.

Maintain a healthy work environment. Encourage hand washing, offer hand sanitizers, consider quality air purifiers. Limit face-to-face contact with employees and customers. Limit large group meetings, shared workstations and public events. Limit or eliminate non-essential business travel. Make use of conference calls and video conferencing.

Review employment policies to see if you can require employees to stay home if they are sick. Establish new sick time policies. Check employee agreement clauses for business closure plans, hours of work and position changes. Establish policies and procedures for sending staff home, staff leaving work on their own, unauthorized absences and returning to work. Plan to offer additional sick time pay or wage and salary advances to staff unable to work. Plan for family member illness, community quarantines, school/business and public transportation closures.

Offer telecommuting options to as many employees as possible. Offer flextime and other creative job options.

Back up essential files off site, provide access to a network of key employees.

Establish a communication plan for employees and business contacts. Include key contacts and tracking for employee status. Employees will be hungry for up to date information about their business, jobs and co-workers. Good communication with your employees is essential to avoid rumors, panic and misinformation.

To encourage employees to stock up on food and supplies for an extended home stay, purchase supplies for them in bulk to take advantage of discounts, offer the savings to employees. Or offer them a SAM’s Club or Costco membership at no charge.

Taking these steps today will help your business be prepared for a possible bird flu pandemic, survive for the duration and return to business as normal faster than those who are not prepared.

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To stay up to date on avian influenza, bird flu and the h5n1 virus visit The Bird Flu Index http://www.birdfluindex.com Find links to bird flu websites, official medical and government sites and full information about how the bird flu could turn into a global influenza pandemic. Search through the article archive for the latest bird flu articles.
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