Toxic Mold
An upstate New York librarian claims that her MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) was caused by exposure to mold at the library where she worked. She's now so ill she can barely leave her house. Today...
View ArticleToxic Mold
Find out what you need to know about toxic mold. Chemical/industrial hygienist Monona Rossol of Arts Crafts and Theater Safety and Dr. Eckardt Johanning of the Fungal Research Group explain the health...
View ArticleDangerous Household Chemicals
Look under your sink lately? There are more than 100, 000 chemicals used in commercial products in this country, and only about 1% have been studied for any possible health consequences. We’ll talk...
View ArticleComing Clean on Cleaners
The Makers of many common household cleaning agents have been reluctant to disclose the ingredients in their products. We'll be joined by Keri Powell, a lawyer for the environmental group Earthjustice,...
View ArticleLet’s Go Swimming!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in...
View Article50 Million Chemicals
On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry....
View ArticleChemical Regulation
Monona Rossol, industrial hygienist and founder and president of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc., discusses the European Union's adopting new labeling and information systems and requirements...
View ArticleThe Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
Monona Rossol, chemist and industrial hygienist, talks about the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act currently before Congress and what changes it calls for. She'll also take calls and answer questions about...
View ArticlePCBs at Home and School
Monona Rossol, industrial hygienist and founder and president of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc., and Dr. Robert Herrick, senior lecturer on industrial hygiene, Harvard School of Public Health,...
View ArticleMonona Rossol on Chemicals, Health and Safety
Chemist Monona Rossol, talks about how the chemicals in everyday products are harming us—scientists have started linking our increased rates of cancer, autism, obesity, and asthma to chemicals—and what...
View ArticlePCBs in Schools
The Environmental Protection Agency has found PCB contamination to be "prevalent" in New York City schools, and as the school year gets under way, parent, teacher and community groups have been...
View ArticleMonona Rossol on PCBs in New York Schools: A Follow-Up
Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol was on the show Friday, September 23, along with Miranda Massie of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, to look at the PCBs in schools and how to eliminate them....
View ArticleTable Saws and Preventing Injuries
In 1999, woodworker Steve Gass invented a device that makes it nearly impossible to be seriously injured by a table saw. His invention would prevent some 32,000 serious injuries—including 4,000 finger...
View ArticleFire Retardants in Our Homes, Food, and Bodies
Fire retardants are everywhere. They are emitted by the plastics in our cars, computers, TVs, and radios. They are in our synthetic clothing and carpets, fluorescent light ballasts, and other...
View ArticleMonona Rossol Answers Your Questions
Industrial hygienist and environmental health expert Monona Rossol was here last week to talk about the safety concerns about fire retardants. We got a lot of comments and questions during that...
View ArticlePlease Explain: Mold
Mold is a common household nuisance—it can appear on shower curtains and in damp basements and on aging foods in the refrigerator, but it’s a major concern in the aftermath of flooding caused by Sandy....
View ArticleTheater Safety
Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol talks about theater safety. She's the author of Pick Your Poison: How Our Mad Dash to Chemical Utopia is Making Lab Rats of Us All.
View ArticleChemical Testing and Regulation
Ian Urbina, New York Times investigative reporter, and Monona Rossol, chemist, industrial safety expert and author of Pick Your Poison, talk about the lack of testing of chemicals found in shampoos,...
View ArticleMonona Rossol Talks Mold
Last fall, flooding from Superstorm Sandy resulted in mold damage in many homes, and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol helped us figure out how to prevent and treat it. Now that we're coming into...
View ArticleToxins in Our Bodies
Industrial hygienist and chemist Monona Rossol discusses a study showing that rich people and poor people have different toxic substances in their bodies. She's the author of Pick Your Poison: How Our...
View ArticleMonona Rossol Responds to Your Questions and Comments
On November 27, industrial hygienist and chemist Monona Rossol talked about a study that showed that rich people and poor people have different toxic substances in their bodies (listen to that...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Dust
Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol talks about the hazards of dust, and what chemicals and toxins are present in dust found in your home and in factories. A lot of dust is actually flammable—cotton...
View ArticleThe Hazards of Christmas Decorations
Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol discusses the potential hazards of Christmas decorations, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed rules about them. A chemist and an...
View ArticleOrganic Trees, Offensive Scents, and the "George Burns Theory of Toxicology."
Many listeners had questions for industrial hygienist Monona Rossol on yesterday's show. We didn't have time to address all of them on-air, but Monona was kind enough to answer listener questions here....
View ArticleCan Cosmetics Pose a Health Hazard?
In light of the New York Times articles on the nail salon industry, and the announcements by Gov. Cuomo and Mayor De Blasio to protect workers, Monona Rossol, industrial hygienist and president of...
View ArticleMonona Rossol Answers Reader Questions on the Dangers of Beauty Products
On Wednesday, Monona Rossol, industrial hygienist and president of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc., discussed the potential dangers of beauty products. You can hear her interview with Leonard...
View ArticleThink Before You Ink
The FDA lists several risks from tattoos on its website: Infection, Allergies, Scarring, Granulomas, and MRI complications. However, tattoo inks are regulated as cosmetics in this country, which means...
View ArticleThe Hidden Dangers For Workers on Film and TV Sets
Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol returns to the show to discuss health and safety on film and TV sets. She will address safety violations in the film and TV industry which have resulted in injuries...
View ArticleBehind the Smoke Screen: The Toxic Chemicals in E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes have been touted as a way to reduce the health problems associated with smoking tobacco, but their growing popularity has opened up a debate over these safety claims. Some e-cigarettes...
View ArticleHow to Protect Yourself in the Toxic Spaces Left Behind by Industry
Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, safety officer and President of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc., returns to discuss how artists and residents can protect their health when living in...
View ArticleAvoiding Holiday Hazards, Making Safe Workspaces for Artists
Monona Rossol, an industrial hygienist, safety officer and President of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc., talks about the health hazards associated with holiday decorations and toys. She also...
View ArticleAn Industrial Hygienist's Perspective on the Trump Administration
Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol discusses how the Trump administration is weakening protections on hazardous chemicals. She looks at how new appointments and legislation will affect the Consumer...
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