Ácaros en sistemas de ventilación de edificios industriales: bioindicadores de la calidad del aire interior / Mites in ventilation systems of industrial buildings: bioindicators of indoors air quality

La Organización mundial de la Salud, ha señalado que 92% de la población mundial vive en lugares donde los niveles de calidad del aire se han reducido por debajo de los límites fijados, estimando que a nivel mundial aproximadamente 90% de las personas respiran aire contaminado y que la población de las ciudades pasa entre el 80 y el 90% de su tiempo en recintos cerrados, en un ambiente contaminado en mayor o menor grado; puesto que los niveles de contaminación pueden llegar a ser de 10 a 100 veces más elevados en espacios interiores respecto a los exteriores. La deficiencia en la calidad del aire interior puede dar origen a la manifestación de síntomas respiratorios relacionados como rinitis alérgica y asma, entre otras patologías y se estima que, a nivel global, millones de personas sufren de ambas enfermedades, reduciendo la calidad de vida de la población. Los ácaros constituyen los sensibilizantes respiratorios más extendidos en lugares de trabajo y están presentes en casi todos los hábitats, inclusive en el ambiente aéreo, movilizados por el viento o aerosoles, siendo la principal fuente de alérgenos interiores asociados a rinitis y asma. La presente revisión describe las características de los ácaros como fuente de contaminación ambiental y su posible utilidad como futuros bioindicadores de calidad del aire interior en sistemas de ventilación de edificios industriales con el fin de reducir la exposición y sensibilización de los trabajadores a sus alérgenos(AU)

The World Health Organization has pointed out that 92% of the world's population lives in places where air quality levels have fallen below the limits set, estimating that approximately 90% of people worldwide they breathe polluted air and that the population of cities spends between 80 and 90% of their time indoors, in an environment that is polluted to a greater or lesser degree; since pollution levels can be 10 to 100 times higher indoors than outdoors. The deficiency in indoor air quality can give rise to the manifestation of related respiratory symptoms such as allergic rhinitis and asthma, among other pathologies, and it is estimated that, globally, millions of people suffer from both diseases, reducing the quality of life of the population. mites are the most widespread respiratory sensitizers in the workplace and are present in almost all habitats, including in the air environment, moved by the wind or aerosols, being the main source of indoor allergens associated with rhinitis and asthma. This review describes the characteristics of mites as a source of environmental contamination and their possible use as future bioindicators of indoor air quality in ventilation systems of industrial buildings in order to reduce the exposure and sensitization of workers to their allergens(AU)

Turkey meat quality (Meleagris gallopavo) submitted to different ventilation systems during fattening / Qualidade da carne de perus (Meleagris gallopavo) submetidos a diferentes sistemas de ventilação durante a engorda

The present investigation evaluated the quality of turkey meat produced in two production systems, according to the following parameters: water loss in cooking, drip water loss, texture (shear strength), pH, color, humidity, protein, ashes and lipids. A total of 200 turkey breast samples of 500 g, separated by a batch of 20 samples, from ten aviaries from Santa Catarina, Brazil, were used: five from breeding with a traditional ventilation system and five with a mechanical ventilation system. Samples were obtained after slaughter and frozen at -15°C for 30 days. The results were submitted to variance analysis and the Tukey test. Significant differences were found only in the analysis of drip water loss. The birds of the traditional ventilation system presented 14.26% loss of water drip, while those of the ventilation exhaust system presented a loss of 19.21%. There were no differences in the chemical composition of poultry meat in relation to the production systems.(AU)

O presente trabalho avaliou a qualidade da carne de perus criados em dois sistemas de produção, a partir dos seguintes parâmetros: perda de água na cocção, perda de água por gotejamento, textura (resistência ao cisalhamento), pH, cor, umidade, proteína, cinzas e lipídios. Foram utilizadas 200 amostras de peito de peru de 500 g, separadas por lote de 20 amostras, de dez aviários de Santa Catarina, Brasil, dos quais: cinco provenientes de criação com sistema de ventilação tradicional e cinco com sistema de ventilação mecânica. As amostras foram obtidas após o abate e congeladas a -15°C durante 30 dias. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância e ao teste de Tukey. Diferenças significativas foram encontradas apenas na análise da perda de água por gotejamento. As aves do sistema de ventilação tradicional apresentaram 14,26% de perda de gotejamento de água, enquanto as do sistema de exaustão de ventilação, 19,21%. Não houve diferenças na composição química das carnes de aves em relação aos sistemas de produção.(AU)

Soluciones tecnológicas e ingenieriles en la producción de radiofármacos / Technological and engineering solutions in the radiopharmaceuticals production

En el trabajo se examinan la concepción y el diseño original de las instalaciones del Centro de Isótopos y las modificaciones a que fueron sometidas durante 15 años de operación a los efectos de cumplir las regulaciones de Buenas Prácticas de Fabricación no existentes en el momento de su puesta en operación. Se presta particular énfasis a los cambios realizados a celdas calientes y cajas de guantes, también a algunos aspectos de los procesos tecnológicos. El trabajo realizado permitió que las producciones del Centro de Isótopos cumplan estándares internacionales y que sus instalaciones se hayan podido validar en correspondencia con las regulaciones nacionales. Se indican pasos encaminados no solo a cumplir los requisitos exigidos por las normas ISO 9000 y las BPF, sino a asegurar la optimización y flexibilización en la utilización de las instalaciones.

The paper discusses the conception and original design of the Isotope Centre’s facilities, and structural changes made to the centre over 15 years of operation with the aim of meeting the Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations nonexistent at the time of its commissioning. Particular emphasis is given to the changes made to hot cells, glove boxes, and also some aspects related to technological processes. As a result, the CENTIS productions fulfil international standards and its facilities have been validated in correspondence with the national regulations. Steps are directed not only to meet the requirements of ISO 9000 and GMP, but to ensure optimization and flexibility in the use of the facilities.

Solvent hazard in canvas-rubber shoe factories

1. This investigation has removed definitely our apprehension that gasoline and naphtha, which are potential hazards in the three convas-rubber shoe factories, might be a real danger. The highest concentration of gasoline vapor found was only 460 p.p.m, which is lower than the maximum allowable concentration-500 p.p.m2. The statistical analysis of the blood pressure by age group did not show any significant difference between the exposed and unexposed groups of workers, indicating no appreciable effects of the gasoline and naphtha vapors3. The symptoms found among the workers were also analyzed and were found to be not due to the solvent. There were, however, some individuals who showed more susceptibility or sensitiveness to gasoline vapor; and these individuals should be transferred to other departments of the factories free from such vapor4. The psychrometric findings showed that there is need of rearrangement of electric fans in one factory to promote air circulation, and opening of more windows in the two others to correct deficient temperature. Regarding Kata value (cooling power of air) and wind velocity in the different sections of the factories, the following standards are recommended: wind velocity of 50-100 feet per minute where there is no gasoline vapor; not less than 200 feet per minute where gasoline vapor is present; and Kata cooling power of not less than five where the temperature is more than 85 degrees F5. For preventive measures, it is recommended that exhaoust ventilation systems be provided in the vicinity of the canvas-rubber shoe making tables and in the rubber cement mixers. The factories should also be inspected at least twice a year to determine the concentration of solvent vapor in the different working areas. (Conclusions and recommendations)

Air Quality of Ventilation Systems of Centralized Air-Conditioners in Star Grade Hotels in Nanning / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To investigate the pollution situation of ventilation systems of centralized air-conditioners in public areas and to present the data for hygiene management. Methods 20 ventilating systems of air-conditioners from six 3-star or above hotels in Nanning were selected randomly and the hygienic inspection on these samples was performed including the indexes of PM10, aerobic bacterial count, aerobic molds count, dust capacity of inner-wind duct surface and microbial as well as the legionella in cooling tower water. Results The total count of aerobic bacterial in breeze of air-conditioner was rather serious, the over-standard rate was 66.7%. The over-standard rate of PM10 was 16.7%. Dust content of inner-wind duct surface was rather high with the average value of 46.33 g/m2 and the over-standard rate was 83.3%, the over-standard rate of total count of aerobic molds in it was 100%, the highest value was 145.3 times of the standard limit. The over-standard rate of total bacterial count in inner-wind duct surface was 16.7%. The legionella pneumophila was detected in one of the six samples. Conclusion The cleaning and disinfection of ventilation system of centralized air-conditioners in star grade hotels is not thorough in Nanning and the pollution of microbial is rather serious. so the hygienic management must be strengthened.