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California School Discovers Mold Spores Surf their Own Wind
LA Testing offers mold and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to protect building occupants from their allergenic and pathogenic exposure risks. Mathematicians and biologists from the University of California, Berkeley, Harvard and Cornell University recently released a new study about a fungus that releases thousands of spores virtually simultaneously to form a plume that reduces ...
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Moldy Smell in Basements Discussed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate people about issues that may impact their health. Their latest educational video discusses the moldy smell some people encounter when they enter their basement. Many people with basements complain of unpleasant odors. This musty smell may be an indication of a mold problem. ...
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Moldy Odors Found in Many California Basements
In some parts of California and the West Coast, homes and commercial buildings are constructed with basements. These basements are sometimes built as additional living areas or as an unfinished area that provides convenient storage and a place for a building’s utilities to be housed. It is not uncommon for people with basements to complain of unpleasant musty odors. This smell may be an ...
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The Holiday Season and Indoor Air Quality Discussed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses the holiday season and ways that people’s indoor air quality can be impacted during this time of year. As homes and businesses are decorated to celebrate the season, some people may have an allergic reaction to substances introduced ...
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Multi-Tenant Building Fires and Exposure Risks Frequently Encountered Afterwards
Millions of people across the United States work and live in multi-tenant buildings. These include office buildings, high-rises, strip centers, shopping malls, apartments, condominiums, and numerous other types of property. Tragically, each year, many of these buildings suffer various forms of fire damage. The National Fire Protection Association reports that as recently as 2020, there were ...
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Multifamily Residential Building Fires in Puerto Rico and Exposure Issues Building Occupants Encounter Afterwards
Fires in multifamily residential buildings happen all too frequently in Puerto Rico and across the rest of the United States. In fact, the National Fire Data Center reports that multifamily residential building fires accounted for an estimated 109,700 reported fires each year from 2013 to 2015. This is a significant number of fires for multifamily residential buildings, which include structures ...
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Summer Allergens & Indoor Air Quality Issues in Texas the Cause of many Allergic Reactions
Many Texans associate allergies with spring, but allergies can be a problem for people any month of the year and the summer season is no exception. Summer allergies can be caused by seasonal outdoor culprits or due to the presence of indoor allergens. Two of the most common causes of summer allergies are due to the presence of pollen and mold. Depending on where a person lives in Texas, ...
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Mold Exposure in the Work Environment Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses mold exposure that may take place in the work environment. “While many government agencies have released documents that address mold exposure, there are currently no federal standards for airborne concentrations of mold or mold ...
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Moisture Testing Identifies Building Problems and Microbial Growth
Millions of Americans suffer from allergies and asthma. One of the common culprits that cause allergies and can trigger asthma attacks is mold. Although mold is all around us and is a natural part of the environment, elevated levels of mold in indoor environments can cause health concerns. Typically if an indoor environment is suffering from elevated mold levels it is due to mold growing ...
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Environmental Expert Offers Advice to Orlando Residents Living with Mold
Earlier this month, WFTV broadcast a report about residents of the Catalina Isles Condominiums in Orlando dealing with mold contamination issues in their homes. This was the second time in as many years that the station highlighted problems faced by residents of the complex. According to the report, when the issues first came to light two years ago the city found hundreds of code violations ...
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Improve Indoor Air Quality by Identifying Areas of Mold Contamination
Molds are found in virtually every environment, both indoors and outdoors. Although fungus and fungi are the more accurate scientific terms, "mold" and "mildew" are the non-technical names that are most commonly used to refer to any fungus that is found indoors. Molds originate from the outdoors and are typically brought indoors through open doors and windows; by pets, and shoes and clothing; ...
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Airborne Fungal Contaminants can be an Indoor Health Hazard
Most people have been unfortunate to at some point witness water damage in their home, school, or place of business. Water damage, whether from a flood, leaking roof, or broken pipe, can lead to mold growth in as short as 24 to 48 hours. When mold begins to grow indoors it can lead to indoor allergies that last year round, trigger asthma attacks in susceptible individuals, and even result in ...
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Recognizing Mold Exposure Issues in the Work Environment
Shortly after Hurricane Michael left a path of destruction across parts of the Florida Panhandle and neighboring areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a guidance document for residents and workers tasked with cleaning up and repairing damaged properties. The document covers a number of potential ...
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Workers in Puerto Rico Advised of Mold Exposure Symptoms in the Work Environment
Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Puerto Rico and some of its neighboring islands that suffered widespread property damage have witnessed an increase in asthma rates and respiratory issues with residents. For many, this is likely due to an increased exposure to elevated mold levels and other airborne irritants in their homes and work environments. For those who suspect that they are ...
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