Friday, September 25, 2009
Indoor Radon handbook
The WHO (World Health Organization) has just published a new handbook on indoor Radon. You can download a .pdf copy at http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
State laws listing
The National Center for Healthy Housing and National Conference of State Legislatures have joined forces to create a State by State listing of laws that impact healthy housing; including mold.
Their listing is available on an easy to use web-site with links to the actual laws referenced. Access the web-site at http://www.healthyhomestraining.org/codes/state.htm
If you know of any relevant laws not listed on their site, they encourage input and have included contact names and e-mail addresses in this site.
Their listing is available on an easy to use web-site with links to the actual laws referenced. Access the web-site at http://www.healthyhomestraining.org/codes/state.htm
If you know of any relevant laws not listed on their site, they encourage input and have included contact names and e-mail addresses in this site.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Healthy Buildings 2009
When: 09/13/2009 - 09/17/2009
Location: Oncenter, Syracuse, NY
Healthy Buildings 2009 is an international signature conference and exhibition of the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), hosted by Syracuse Center of Excellence and Syracuse University.
What: Healthy Buildings 2009Where: Oncenter, Syracuse, NYWhen: Sept. 13-17, 2009More information: http://www.hb2009.orgWho Should Attend? Architects, builders, building systems designers, building products and materials manufacturers, building maintenance and management professionals, public facilities administration, energy and indoor environment auditors, medical researchers, medical practitioners, health authorities, urban policy makers, urban planners, municipal authorities, work performance professionals, and insurers.
Conference Topics: indoor environmental quality, human performance and productivity, buildings and public health, indoor contaminants and pollutants, and building design and assessment.
Exhibition: The HB2009 exhibition will provide firms an unparalleled forum for the exchange of clean and green technology developments, a unique opportunity to showcase innovative products and services, and an extraordinary venue to network with national and global leaders working toward healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor and built environments.
Business-to-Business: To maximize business opportunities at HB2009, Syracuse University and SyracuseCoE will offer workshops, showcases, and seminars to both leverage the leading-edge work presented at the conference and to highlight to the international audience the research, demonstration, and commercialization projects underway in Central Upstate New York’s (http://www.creativecoreny.com) world-class colleges and universities.
Additional information:Website: http://hb2009.org
Location: Oncenter, Syracuse, NY
Healthy Buildings 2009 is an international signature conference and exhibition of the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), hosted by Syracuse Center of Excellence and Syracuse University.
What: Healthy Buildings 2009Where: Oncenter, Syracuse, NYWhen: Sept. 13-17, 2009More information: http://www.hb2009.orgWho Should Attend? Architects, builders, building systems designers, building products and materials manufacturers, building maintenance and management professionals, public facilities administration, energy and indoor environment auditors, medical researchers, medical practitioners, health authorities, urban policy makers, urban planners, municipal authorities, work performance professionals, and insurers.
Conference Topics: indoor environmental quality, human performance and productivity, buildings and public health, indoor contaminants and pollutants, and building design and assessment.
Exhibition: The HB2009 exhibition will provide firms an unparalleled forum for the exchange of clean and green technology developments, a unique opportunity to showcase innovative products and services, and an extraordinary venue to network with national and global leaders working toward healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor and built environments.
Business-to-Business: To maximize business opportunities at HB2009, Syracuse University and SyracuseCoE will offer workshops, showcases, and seminars to both leverage the leading-edge work presented at the conference and to highlight to the international audience the research, demonstration, and commercialization projects underway in Central Upstate New York’s (http://www.creativecoreny.com) world-class colleges and universities.
Additional information:Website: http://hb2009.org
Monday, July 20, 2009
WHO publishes IAQ/Mold Guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has just released their IAQ guidelines on Dampness and Mold. Learn more at... http://www.euro.who.int/mediacentre/PR/2009/20090715_1.
Just follow the various links on this page to either order a copy or view it in .pdf
Just follow the various links on this page to either order a copy or view it in .pdf
Monday, July 13, 2009
New EPA program for home construction
EPA is rolling out a program for new home construction titled Indoor airPlus. EPA created Indoor airPLUS to help builders meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved indoor air quality.
Construction specifications include the careful selection and installation of moisture control systems; heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems; combustion-venting systems; radon resistant construction; and low-emitting building materials.
You can visit http://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus/pdfs/consumer_brochure.pdf to learn more.
Construction specifications include the careful selection and installation of moisture control systems; heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems; combustion-venting systems; radon resistant construction; and low-emitting building materials.
You can visit http://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus/pdfs/consumer_brochure.pdf to learn more.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Particulates and Life Expectancy
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine earlier this year has found that reducing/removing fine particulate matter from the air you breathe can extend life.
In their own words...
"A reduction in exposure to ambient fine-particulate air pollution contributed to
significant and measurable improvements in life expectancy in the United States."
You can download a copy of the 11 page report at http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/360/4/376.pdf
In their own words...
"A reduction in exposure to ambient fine-particulate air pollution contributed to
significant and measurable improvements in life expectancy in the United States."
You can download a copy of the 11 page report at http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/360/4/376.pdf
Monday, May 18, 2009
formaldehyde linked to more cancers
USA Today article reports on a new study just published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that links formaldehyde to more, common cancers. You can read the USA Today article at http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-05-12-formaldehyde-cancer_N.htm
Sunday, May 10, 2009
NORMIPro Environmental TASC Force
May 1, 2009 – The NORMIPro Environmental TASC Force has officially launched its Charter Chapters in over 15 states and in 3 provinces of Canada. More chapters are opening daily and there is an overwhelming interest in this organization.
The TASC Force chapters will hold positions for a variety of environmental professionals such as Certified Mold Inspectors and Remediators; Restoration Professionals; Infection Control Specialists; Green Home Designers, Builders & Architects; Environmental Medicine Doctors; Natural Health Practitioners; Licensed Contractors; Alternative Energy and Energy Management Specialists; Water Quality Solutions Providers; Air Quality Solutions Providers; Green Cleaning Providers; Organic Body Care and Cosmetics Providers and many more…
The mission of the TASC Force is to provide resources for these types of professionals who need multi-faceted solutions providers for many of their client jobs. This will enable them to have qualified and trusted environmental professionals to refer out or to subcontract in their projects.
Another important mission of the TASC Force is work in conjunction with local government officials and emergency personnel in the event of a local or regional disaster. These local chapters will be a one-stop resource for any and all of the services that would be needed in such a situation.
Charter Chapter President Applications are being accepted now, as well as member applications for the chapters already established.
For more information contact:
Linda Eicher
Director, NORMIPro Environmental TASC Force
877-751-3100 ext.865
Linda@NORMIPro.com
The TASC Force chapters will hold positions for a variety of environmental professionals such as Certified Mold Inspectors and Remediators; Restoration Professionals; Infection Control Specialists; Green Home Designers, Builders & Architects; Environmental Medicine Doctors; Natural Health Practitioners; Licensed Contractors; Alternative Energy and Energy Management Specialists; Water Quality Solutions Providers; Air Quality Solutions Providers; Green Cleaning Providers; Organic Body Care and Cosmetics Providers and many more…
The mission of the TASC Force is to provide resources for these types of professionals who need multi-faceted solutions providers for many of their client jobs. This will enable them to have qualified and trusted environmental professionals to refer out or to subcontract in their projects.
Another important mission of the TASC Force is work in conjunction with local government officials and emergency personnel in the event of a local or regional disaster. These local chapters will be a one-stop resource for any and all of the services that would be needed in such a situation.
Charter Chapter President Applications are being accepted now, as well as member applications for the chapters already established.
For more information contact:
Linda Eicher
Director, NORMIPro Environmental TASC Force
877-751-3100 ext.865
Linda@NORMIPro.com
Friday, May 1, 2009
Fox News report - mold sickens family
Fox News reported that a Virginia family was sickened by mold in their new, custom built, home. Watch it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5tXlKN5uFA
Friday, April 24, 2009
Healthy Buildings 2009 conference in New York
Healthy Buildings 2009 (Syracuse, NY)Registration Is Now Open for Healthy Buildings 2009. Visit http://www.hb2009.org/home for more information. Healthy Buildings 2009 will take place in Syracuse, NY, USA from September 13 to 17, 2009. Join the world’s leaders at the Ninth International Healthy Buildings Conference and Exhibition.
Visit http://www.hb2009.org/registration to take advantage of Early Registration rates and choices of accommodations. This international meeting, hosted by Syracuse University and the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE), will provide a forum for exchange of leading research and technology developments,a unique opportunity to share information on your company’s innovative products and services, and an extraordinary venue to network with national and global leaders and professionals in the fields of indoor air quality and healthy built environments.
Visit http://www.hb2009.org/registration to take advantage of Early Registration rates and choices of accommodations. This international meeting, hosted by Syracuse University and the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE), will provide a forum for exchange of leading research and technology developments,a unique opportunity to share information on your company’s innovative products and services, and an extraordinary venue to network with national and global leaders and professionals in the fields of indoor air quality and healthy built environments.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Air Pollution role in arthritis?
Living near a busy highway may increase the risk for rheumatoid arthritis.
Harvard researchers studied nearly 100,000 women and looked at how far their homes were from roads with more than two lanes of traffic. Those living within 55 yards of a big road increased their risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis by nearly a third, compared with women who lived at least 220 yards away.
This suggests pollutants may play a role.
Harvard researchers studied nearly 100,000 women and looked at how far their homes were from roads with more than two lanes of traffic. Those living within 55 yards of a big road increased their risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis by nearly a third, compared with women who lived at least 220 yards away.
This suggests pollutants may play a role.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
New sofas to blame for rash of allergies
Research is now confirming that pesticides packed into furniture coming from China are causing several health issues. You can read an article from the Sydney Morning Herald just published today at... http://www.smh.com.au/national/new-sofas-to-blame-for-rash-of-allergies-20090411-a3e2.html?page=-1
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Care for your air brochure
The EPA published a new brochure in September of 2008 entitled, "Care for Your Air: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality." It is available in .pdf format at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pdfs/careforyourair.pdf or in hard copy by ordering document number EPA 402-F-08-008 directly from the EPA.
This brochure was written for the consumer and provides basic information on common indoor air pollutants and remedies. While not as comprehensive as the NORMI protocols for improving IAQ, this EPA primer can be a useful part of an IAQ education program.
This brochure was written for the consumer and provides basic information on common indoor air pollutants and remedies. While not as comprehensive as the NORMI protocols for improving IAQ, this EPA primer can be a useful part of an IAQ education program.
OSHA releases new respiratroy protection guidelines
OSHA has published a new guideline document, Assigned Protection Factors(APF), that provides employers with vital information for selecting respirators for workers exposed to contaminants in the air. The guidelines focus on mandatory respirator selection provisions added to the existing Respiratory Protection standard. OSHA revised this standard in 2006 to add APFs and Maximum Use Concentration (MUC) provisions.
APF refers to the level of respiratory protection that a respirator or class of respirators is able to provide against particles, gases, or vapors.The higher the APF number (5 to 10,000), the greater the level of protection provided to the user.
MUC represents the limit at which the class of respirator is expected to provide protection. Whenever a hazard's exposure level exceeds MUC, a respirator with a higher APF should be selected.
You can access this new document at... http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3352-APF-respirators.pdf
APF refers to the level of respiratory protection that a respirator or class of respirators is able to provide against particles, gases, or vapors.The higher the APF number (5 to 10,000), the greater the level of protection provided to the user.
MUC represents the limit at which the class of respirator is expected to provide protection. Whenever a hazard's exposure level exceeds MUC, a respirator with a higher APF should be selected.
You can access this new document at... http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3352-APF-respirators.pdf
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