05/15/2013 05:26 PM
Water damage and dampness problems in a building may lead to the presence of endotoxin. Endotoxin can also be associated with BRS (Building Related Symptoms).
05/15/2013 05:16 PM
PACS’ chemical-free process includes steaming HVAC coils up to 350 degrees, causing heat to penetrate the coils while loosening and dislodging dirt and debris that has been lodged into the system. ...
05/07/2013 11:16 PM
04/30/2013 06:58 PM
Because dirty coils are difficult to clean, expensive to operate, unhealthy and can lead to humidity control deficiencies, it makes sense to minimize the amount of dust that can enter the airflow a...
04/22/2013 05:56 PM
Now there's the do-it-yourself "Test Your Nest" Screen Check (TYNSC) is designed to sample the indoor air quality of your baby’s bedroom or other room of concern identifying the baseline chemicals ...
04/22/2013 05:39 PM
The show is positioned to serve the needs of Facility Management and Maintenance professionals from across this region. The free two-day trade show also features seminars designed to bring the late...
04/12/2013 06:38 PM
The deadly meningitis outbreak that has been linked to contaminated pain medicine (steroids) was tied to mold and bacteria growing in the supposed “sterile” rooms. These conditions have prompted ca...
04/09/2013 09:56 PM
According to FSU the estimated payback (from steam coil cleaning) was less than eight (8) months and a 157% return on investment (ROI).
04/02/2013 03:16 PM
Naturally occurring molds may be toxic, capable of secreting a number of chemicals that are harmful to living entities
03/28/2013 02:00 PM
In recent years, buildings have been designed with the conservation and optimization of energy in mind. In most of these scenarios, the natural ventilation is replaced by the artificial management ...
03/22/2013 08:19 PM
“Today, facilities staff and building owners are faced with the growing liability of poor indoor air quality, whether real or perceived. This session will help those in facilities identify IAQ ris...
03/21/2013 05:27 PM
In the study, over 560,000 colony forming units (CFU)/gram of Pseudomonas sp were isolated from deep within the evaporator coil system. With an average of 10 pounds of debris removed in a typical ...
03/12/2013 04:18 PM
Health effects from exposure to fiberglass can be different depending on the fiber size and type of exposure. Larger fibers have been found to cause skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation
03/07/2013 11:12 PM
The outcome of such investigation certainly helps in determining a strategy that will adhere to prevent transmission as well as survival of resistant microorganisms in various places including heal...
03/06/2013 10:55 PM
Mold has always been with us, and no property is void of mold. However, over the past few years a certain species of mold have been identified as contributors to illnesses, respiratory distress and...
02/21/2013 10:40 PM
One of the biggest health alerts in school today is asthma, a chronic disease that accounts for a half million hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths a year. Asthma affects 29 million people -- 4.8 mil...
02/19/2013 11:31 PM
Between 18,000 and 20,000 people are hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in the U.S. alone each year. However, many infections are not diagnosed or reported, so this number may be higher. More...
02/13/2013 08:54 PM
A survey performed by the EDLab reported that Staphylococcus aureus is also a part of an indoor environment’s bacterial flora. These bacteria have been isolated both from air and surfaces (HVAC ev...
02/05/2013 05:21 PM
In keeping with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 1997 recommendations, it is desirable to identify and remove common allergens and modify the home or office to reduce the level ...
01/18/2013 10:48 PM
This free webinar will cover screening and detecting IAQ contaminants, like mold and bacteria, and the potential health hazards associated with long-term exposure.
