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A Homeowner’s Guide from MICRO

Finding mold in your home can be concerning—but with the right information, it’s a problem that can be addressed safely and effectively. At MICRO, we focus on educating homeowners about mold, moisture, and indoor environmental quality so they can make informed decisions that protect their homes and families.

If you suspect mold in your house, here’s what you should know and what steps

When selecting a particle counter for monitoring air quality, it is essential to determine the specific variables you need to measure. Key factors include air temperature, humidity, particle size, and concentration. If your application requires measuring particle sizes in micrometers (µm) and quantifying particle concentration, particularly for cleanroom classification, an Optical Particle Counter (OPC) is the appropriate choice.

On April 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an updated version of its “Head Protection: Safety Helmets in the Workplace” Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB). This revised version builds on the November 2023 release, clarifying critical points about head protection types, classes, and factors to consider when selecting protective equipment.

According to OSHA, “With a thorough understanding

Standards

Employer Responsibilities under the OSHA General Duty Clause

As per the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 5(a)(1) – known as the General Duty Clause – employers are obligated to furnish a workplace for their employees that is “free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.”

Courts have construed this clause to mean that employers m

Q: What is the History of ANSI?

A: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) started in 1916 to establish an impartial national body to coordinate standards development, approve national consensus standards, and halt user confusion on acceptability. ANSI oversees the development and use of standards and is the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system. With standards, something as simple as an electrical plug is essentia

Looking to add a moisture meter to your tool bag? Here’s what you need to know to find the right tool for you.

Moisture meters come in two varieties: pin and pinless. A pin moisture meter can provide quantifiable results but needs to pierce the surface to take measurements; a pinless moisture meter is faster and non-destructive, but only provides a relative reading.

Indoor air quality is vital to human health. Having high-quality indoor air helps humans live, breathe and work better. However, many common air contaminants can make their way into indoor environments, putting occupants at risk of both short- and long-term health effects.

This guide to the types of air pollutants will help educate professionals on the sources of air pollutants that may contaminate indoor environments. Discover the common types of air pollutants and their sources and

If you’ve ever been outside on an extremely hot day, you’ve probably felt the impact of heat index-the combination of air temperature and humidity that makes you feel hotter than the temperature of the air itself. While this is a helpful indicator for getting a sense of general hot weather conditions, wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) tells a better story of the effect of heat stress on the human body in a specific environment.

Heat stress is a serious issue for people in

Don’t drive in flooded areas - turn around, don’t drown!

National Weather Service: Turn Around Don’t Drown®

Floodwater can pose a drowning risk for everyone - regardless of their ability to swim. Swiftly moving shallow water can be deadly, and even shallow standing water can be dangerous for small children.

• Always follow warnings about flooded roads.
• Don’t drive in flooded areas-cars or other vehicles won&rs

In California, beginning January 1, 2022, all residential landlords are required by law to present a copy of “Information on Dampness and Mold for renters in California” to every potential renter before they proceed into a rental or lease agreement.

Also, the residential landlords in California must provide written disclosure to prospective tenants o