The NY Hero Act has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo! This act directs the NYS Departments of Labor and Health to create enforceable health and safety requirements to prevent airborne infectious diseases in the workplace. As more employees return to the office in the wake of Covid-19, we have to look towards the future. How can we control future infectious diseases that appear as we become an increasingly urban and globalized society? What have we learned from the past year and a half? How can we prevent this from happening again in the future? And if it does happen again, how do we prevent it from taking over our lives?

Model plans from the DOL and DOH are still forthcoming. However, we at Airtek Environmental are prepared to help you make the best decisions for your specific business and community. We have decades of experience in industrial hygiene. We will advise your company with the best course of action to take to keep yourselves and your employees safe, and help you comply with the HERO Act.

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Current research suggests that we need to monitor our indoor air quality, especially here in New York City. In NYC we are exposed to large amounts of pollutants daily. Indoor air quality is something we should always be aware of since we spend so much time inside. However it is especially important now as we all plan to return to our offices. Proper indoor air circulation and filtration can greatly reduce exposure to Sars-COVID-19. This protects your workforce from infection and reduces the chances of costly company shut downs.

Indoor air circulation will be greatly improved by having your HVAC system reviewed by an industrial hygienist. When you hire an industrial hygienist from Airtek Environmental, we can help protect against airborne transmission of the COVID-19 virus in workspaces. Together, we can create a COVID re-opening plan in accordance with CDC, ASHRAE, and NYC COVID-19 guidelines for reopening buildings. We can also advise on how best to protect yourselves, your families, and your employees from the virus.  Let us help your company develop a solid plan to reopen your facilities this summer, and come back full force!

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