health sectionhealth sectionCareful handling of R-134a refrigerant is of major concern to technicians and facilities as well as to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Exposure to R-134a poses serious health risks to individuals who work with it as well as to the environment. Refrigerant leaks and long-term exposure to R-134a by workers may surpass exposure limits recommended by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA calculates exposure limits based on the amount of R-134a refrigerant a technician can safely be exposed to over an eight-hour period.
Sponges remove dirt and built up grime from kitchen surfaces. Anytime there is a spill, food or liquid, a sponge will remove it right away. Reusable sponges are cost-efficient and convenient. Occasionally, however, you find yourself throwing them out due to their filth or the smell they begin to produce.
