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This study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology and authored by staff from Hazardous Waste Management Program’s Research Team, shows that aluminum and brass cookware available for purchase in the United States represents a previously unrecognized source of lead exposure.
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This report summarizes an analysis of the hazardous exposures occurring in King County workplaces. We estimated that hundreds of thousands of King County workers experience occupational exposures, with the most common exposures including cleaning agents and organic solvents. We found that that BIPOC workers are disproportionately exposed to many hazardous chemicals at work.
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This report recaps the third and final year of a pilot program between Haz Waste Program and our partner Mother Africa, a community-based organization, to raise awareness about the effects of using and disposing of household hazardous materials among immigrant and refugee families from Africa and the Middle East.
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This report summarizes the Haz Waste Program and Sea Mar's work in 2022 to increase awareness of the hazards of using disinfectants in the Spanish-speaking immigrant community in King County and to teach safer ways of cleaning.
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This report recaps the second year of a pilot program between Haz Waste Program and our partner Mother Africa, a community-based organization, to raise awareness about the effects of using and disposing of household hazardous materials among immigrant and refugee families from Africa and the Middle East.
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This report summarizes the Haz Waste Program and Sea Mar's work in 2021 to increase awareness of the hazards of using disinfectants in the Spanish-speaking immigrant community in King County and to teach safer ways of cleaning.
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This study, appearing in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology and authored by staff from Hazardous Waste Management Program's Research Team, shows certain aluminum cookpots and pressure cookers could pose a serious health risk and expose people to lead, especially children.
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This journal article describes our alternatives assessment of automotive basecoats. We conclude that waterborne products offer numerous health and environmental advantages over solventborne paints and are safer alternatives. [Project: Autopaint]
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This report summarizes a collaboration between the Haz Waste Program and the University of Washington to create a map of the environmental health disparities (EHD) that exist across communities in King County. This report outlines the methodology and includes a snapshot of current environmental and social conditions within King County.
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This report summarizes the Haz Waste Program and Public Health Partnership work supporting Afghan refugee families in reducing their child’s exposure to sources of lead in the home and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate resources for children with elevated blood lead levels.
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This report summarizes the efforts of Mother Africa, a community-based organization, to raise awareness about the effects of using and disposing of household hazardous materials among immigrant and refugee families from Africa and the Middle East.
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This report summarizes the Haz Waste Program and Sea Mar's work in 2020 to increase awareness of the hazards of using disinfectants in the Spanish-speaking immigrant community in King County and to teach safer ways of cleaning.
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This journal article advocates for transitioning the dry cleaning industry away from perchloroethylene (PERC) and describes the local efforts of the Haz Waste Program to switch dry cleaners to professional wet cleaning. [Project: Drycleaning]
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This report summarizes the efforts of Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a community-based organization, to teach safer cleaning practices to 76 Spanish-speaking immigrants in their homes.
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This report describes the pilot program established by the Haz Waste Program to transition perchloroethylene (PERC) dry cleaners to professional wet cleaning (PWC). [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated the relative toxicity of products used by shops before and after they switched from PERC to professional wet cleaning. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated three new high-flashpoint hydrocarbon dry cleaning solvents: Optima DCFTM, SenseneTM, and Intense®. All three solvents are likely safer alternatives to perchloroethylene (PERC) for dry cleaning. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We conducted an alternatives assessment of solventborne vs. waterborne automotive basecoats. Waterborne paint systems were found to be safer alternatives to the solventborne products. [Project: Autopaint]
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We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of 3 high-flash point hydrocarbon dry cleaning solvents. They are complex mixtures of hydrocarbons. Benzene was not detected and they were not toxic to fish. [Project: Drycleaning]
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This journal article describes exposures of dry cleaners to new solvents that are replacing perchloroethylene (PERC). [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated the toxicity of PERC dry cleaning solvent and found that this is the most toxic of the dry cleaning solvents tested in a fish bioassay (LC50 = 3.61 mg/L). [Project: Drycleaning]
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We tested still bottoms from 4 PERC machines. The toxicity varied, likely because of differences in amount of PERC, detergents, spot cleaners, additives, and material extracted from fabrics. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We tested still bottoms from 4 PERC machines. The toxicity varied, likely because of differences in amount of PERC, detergents, spot cleaners, additives, and material extracted from fabrics. [Project: Drycleaning]
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This journal article describes the most frequently-used alternative dry cleaning process to perchloroethylene (PERC). [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated waterborne paints used in auto body shops by observing work practices, measuring exposures, evaluating spray booths, observing waste management, and designating the waste streams. [Project: Autopaint]
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We evaluated workplace exposures to SolvonK4 and DF2000 by collecting air samples and evaluating skin exposures. Air exposures were below permissible limits and there was limited skin contact. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We investigated the feasibility of transitioning the auto body industry in King County to safer alternative products to reduce health and environmental risk. [Project: Autopaint]
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Evaluation of DF2000(TM) Dry Cleaning Solvent in an Acute Fish Toxicity Test. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated the toxicity of still bottoms generated by alternative dry cleaning solvents. Still bottoms contained detergents, solvents, and other substances that were toxic to fish. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated the toxicity of Solvon K4 dry cleaning solvent; the LC50 was 45.7 mg/L. Therefore, unused or off-specification Solvon K4 product that requires disposal would designate as Dangerous Waste. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated 16 shops that used hydrocarbon or Solvon K4 and found that efforts are needed to replace hazardous spot cleaning chemicals and ensure that wastes are disposed of properly. [Project: Drycleaning]
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This journal article describes our needs assessment of the local dry cleaning industry. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We evaluated several vapor leak detectors for use by dry cleaners. Three detectors conformed to required technical specifications. [Project: Drycleaning]
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We conducted interviews, site visits, and a survey. Dry cleaning is dominated by small, Korean-owned, family businesses. Many faced several challenges and recommendations were provided. [Project: Drycleaning]
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