indoor air quality issue News
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Air & Waste Management Association presents conference on indoor air quality issues
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will present “The Latest Developments in the Identification and Management of Indoor Air Quality Issues,” May 20-22, 2009, in Montreal, Quebec. “Practitioners working in government, industry, consulting, and research will not want to miss the opportunity to discuss the latest issues surrounding indoor air quality management, and to brainstorm ...
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Air & Waste Management Association presents conference on Indoor Air Quality Issues
Pittsburgh, PA (March 9, 2009) The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will present “The Latest Developments in the Identification and Management of Indoor Air Quality Issues,” May 20-22, 2009, in Montreal, Quebec. “Practitioners working in government, industry, consulting, and research will not want to miss the opportunity to discuss the latest issues surrounding indoor air ...
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Indoor Air Quality Issues Create a Direct Economic Impact on Society
The environmental and building science consultants from EC2 can identify indoor air quality (IAQ) issues that create dangerous health conditions and result in lost productivity. Quantifying the economic impact of poor indoor air quality is not an easy task to accomplish. William Fisk, the head of the Indoor Environmental Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, working with ...
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Indoor Air Quality Issues and People’s Health in Puerto Rico
Last month, USA Today published the article, “Is your home or office affecting your health?” One of the areas of focus in the column was the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and minimizing indoor pollution. Indoor air quality was addressed from both the perspective of better health and from the business perspective of how it can increase productivity and decrease sick days. ...
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Flood cleanup & indoor air quality issues discussed in new video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses cleanup efforts after a flood and indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns. During flood cleanup, the indoor air quality in a home, office or other type of building may appear to be the least of one’s problems. However, failure to remove ...
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Air & Waste Management Association presents fourth conference on vapor intrusion
Pittsburgh, PA (October 16,2008) The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will present “Vapor Intrusion 2009,” January 27-30, 2009, in San Diego, CA. This conference will examine the latest developments and innovations in vapor intrusion.“Vapor intrusion is an indoor air quality issue that can have a significant impact on all building types,” said Adrianne Carolla, A&WMA ...
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Indoor Air Quality Issues in the Office Discussed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about issues that may impact their health. The latest educational video discusses indoor air quality (IAQ) issues in office environments. As the public recognizes the importance of healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor environments, their awareness and ...
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Dirty Air Ducts and Indoor Air Quality Issues for Building Occupants
Air ducts are a critical component of a building’s HVAC system. They deliver ventilation and a path for warm or cool air to provide a pleasant indoor environment for building occupants in homes, schools and commercial buildings. If air ducts become dirty and contaminated, they not only won’t operate efficiently and could be causing indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns. This increases ...
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Ways a Home’s Ventilation Could Cause Indoor Air Quality Issues
Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors so the indoor air quality (IAQ) in their homes is a critical component of a healthy life. At times, indoor pollutants can accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort issues, particularly when there is too little outdoor air entering a building. These pollutants may include mold, bacteria, tobacco smoke, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ...
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Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year from IAQ Index
As 2012 comes to a close, and people come together to celebrate the holiday season, it is an ideal time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. IAQ Index would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our past clients and those who are involved with indoor environmental services for their dedication to helping people. Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues with mold, formaldehyde, ...
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Furnace Maintenance and Indoor Air Quality Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses the importance of furnace maintenance and how these critical systems can impact a building’s indoor air quality. “A furnace that is not working properly could be wasting energy and even threatening the health of building occupants if ...
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Texas IAQ Professionals Help to Prevent Indoor Air Quality Issues during Construction
Earlier this month, The Southeast Texas Record published an article about a new home builder being sued by a League City woman’s insurance company. According to the article, the lawsuit claims that the builder’s negligence caused multiple water damage events that have totaled over $70,000. Water damage can not only harm building materials and personal belongings, but it can also ...
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Zimmetry Environmental Educates the Public about Common Causes of Indoor Air Quality Issues
Even with the beautiful weather that is so common across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, most people spend the majority of their time indoors. Whether at home, school or in the office, many people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. Spending so much time indoors means that the air people breathe is a key component of a healthy life. Unfortunately, many buildings have problems with their ...
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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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VOCs Exposed in a New Public Outreach Video
The IAQ Video Network produces another public outreach video to educate families about environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. Today the IAQ Video network released the 10th in a series of public outreach videos meant to educate families about important indoor air quality issues. The public outreach videos have all been produced in the past six months covering everything from mold ...
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Asbestos Dangers in the Home Exposed in New Public Outreach Video
The IAQ Video Network produces the sixth in a series of public outreach videos to educate the community about environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. Today the IAQ Video network released the 6th in a series of public outreach videos meant to educate families about important indoor air quality issues. Six videos have been produced in the last month covering everything from mold and ...
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Dangers of PCBs Exposed in New Public Outreach Video
The IAQ Video Network produces the fourth in a series of public outreach videos to educate the community about environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. Today the IAQ Video network released the 4th in a series of public outreach videos meant to educate about important indoor air quality issues. The first three videos, Mold – A Known Asthma trigger, IAQ & Student Performance, ...
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IAQ Video Network Releases a New Video on Stachybotrys
Yesterday, the IAQ Video Network released the 16th in a series of public outreach videos meant to educate families about important environmental and indoor air quality issues. The public outreach videos have all been produced in the past year covering everything from asbestos, radon and Legionella, to the latest video about Stachybotrys chartarum. “Over the past decade there have been ...
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IAQA Toronto Chapter Director Awarded Prestigious CIH Certification
In November of 2012, Basil Ansari, the President of Canadian INvironmental Services, Inc., was awarded the Certified Industrial Hygienist certification. The CIH designation has been the gold standard of occupational hygiene certification for more than 50 years and is held by an elite group of industrial hygiene professionals. The CIH is a globally recognized certification that makes Mr. ...
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Property Buyers in Puerto Rico Turn to the Indoor Air Quality Experts at Zimmetry Environmental
Puerto Rico is home to approximately 3.6 million people and it offers its residents, investors, and those interested in purchasing a vacation home a wide range of real estate options. Whether purchasing residential or commercial real estate, looking for a property, negotiating a sales price, getting a mortgage, and the inspection process can be overwhelming for many. During this sometimes ...
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