| March 30, 2006 - Vol. 5, No. 13 | Engineering for the World We Live In |
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to studies in London and Singapore. The UK researchers surveyed
civil servants and found that high job demands and low levels
of support were linked with high rates of symptoms such as headaches,
nausea, respiratory problems, and unusual tiredness. They found
that dry air and hot offices increased symptoms slightly, but
the more important factor was stress. Researchers in Singapore
found more symptoms of sick building syndrome among workers who
reported high levels of physical and mental stress.
Read more 2007 AHR Expo Expanding to Meet Exhibitor DemandWESTPORT, Conn.—More than 1,200 companies have reserved space
for the 2007 AHR Expo in Dallas, and the show management is adding
more space to meet continuing exhibitor demand. Clay Stevens,
president of International Exposition Company, said the reserved
space in the Dallas Convention Center already fills the space
initially allocated for the 2007 event. He expects the 2007 AHR
Expo will be the largest AHR Expo held in the Southwest.
Read more Evidence Linking Mold Exposure to Illness Lacking, Say ResearchersBALTIMORE—Some of the blame attributed to mold exposure for
health problems is not supported by good medical evidence, researchers
say in an article in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The researchers from John Hopkins University School of Medicine
reported that there is scientific evidence that ingesting large
quantities of mold from contaminated or spoiled food can lead
to serious illnesses, but there is no scientific evidence proving
that inhaling toxins from molds is harmful.
Read more Lennox Industries Announces Price IncreaseDALLAS—Lennox Industries has announced a price increase of
up to 4% on selected residential and light commercial products,
effective May 1.
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