61. The Inside Story A Guide To Indoor Air Quality US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). indoor air quality InformationClearinghouse (IAQ INFO) PO Box 37133 Washington, DC 20013-7133 http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/450.html

Consumer Product Safety Commission and Environmental Protection Agency The Inside Story A Guide to Indoor Air Quality CPSC Document #450 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Indoor Air Quality Concerns Why a Booklet on Indoor Air? INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN YOUR HOME ... What Causes Indoor Air Problems? - Pollutant Sources - Amount of Ventilation How Does Outdoor Air Enter a Home? What if You Live in an Apartment? IMPROVING THE AIR QUALITY IN YOUR HOME Indoor Air and Your Health ... Three Basic Strategies - Source Control - Ventilation Improvements - Air Cleaners A LOOK AT SOURCE-SPECIFIC CONTROLS (Includes a discussion of the health effects and ways to reduce exposure to each pollutant source) Radon Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Biological Contaminants Stoves, Heaters, Fireplaces, and Chimneys ... What Causes Problems? - Sources of Office Air Pollution Ventilation Systems Use of the Building What to Do If You Suspect A Problem REFERENCE GUIDE TO MAJOR INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS IN THE HOME (Listed by Sources, Health Effects, Levels in Homes and Steps to Reduce Exposure for each Pollutant) Radon Environmental Tobacco Smoke Biologicals Carbon Monoxide ... WHERE TO GO FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Federal Information Sources Environmental Protection Agency Consumer Product Safety Commission Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Energy ... HOW DO I ORDER A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT

62. Indoor Air Quality Publications on many indoor air quality topics. Environmental Health NationalNetwork for Asthma, indoor air quality and Environmental Justice - EPA http://outreach.missouri.edu/edninfo/airquality.htm

Environmental Design Links Directory Green Architecture and Sustainable Living Building Utility Systems Electrical HVAC ... Asthma and IAQ Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute http://www.ari.org/ Information on air cleaning and furnace filters. Allergy Control Products http://www.allergycontrol.com ACP is the leader in developing and marketing environmental controls to reduce allergen exposure. They offer a full line of supplies to reduce allergen exposure including allergen proof pillow and mattress encasings, HEPA filter air cleaners, vacuum cleaners, carpet treatments and a wide range of respiratory products. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology http://www.aaaai.org AAAAI is a leader in the study and treatment of allergic diseases through education and research. It has sinusitis resource tips on how to manage asthma and up to date monthly reports on allergies. American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) http://www.aapcc.org/ AAPCC is a nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals. It's objectives are to provide a forum for poison centers to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality from poisonings through public and professional education and scientific research. AAPCC undertakes certification of regional poison centers and poison center personnel too. American Lung Association (ALA) http://www.lungusa.org/

63. Indoor Air Quality Handbook Preventing indoor Environmental Problems 60. indoor air quality by Design 60.1Introduction 60.2 Major IAQ Design Strategies http://www.knovel.com/Knovel2/Toc.jsp?BookID=601

64. Wolverton Environmental Services Wolverton Environmental Services, Inc. Home. indoor air Pollution The buildingindustry has struggled with indoor air quality problems since buildings http://www.wolvertonenvironmental.com/air.htm

Wolverton Environmental Services, Inc. Home Indoor Air Pollution Books Wastewater In the midst of the energy crisis of the 1970s, those in the building industry placed a high priority on energy consumption and conservation. As a result, both old and new buildings were made more energy efficient. Coinciding with these measures, came a change in the use of natural building materials and furnishings to a more widespread use of synthetic materials. While a tightly sealed building is more energy efficient, it quickly became apparent that trapped within these structures were a mix of emissions of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from chemically formulated personal care products, carpeting, fabrics, pesticides, business machines, bioeffluents (emitted in the human breathing process) and airborne microbes. All of these factors teamed together to create a chemical pea soup and resultant complaints of poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Only recently have many physicians begun to associate the increase in respiratory problems with exposure to poor indoor air quality. Once the correlation was accepted, litigation began to wind its way through the courts against building owners, architects and others in the building industry. As a result, insurance companies have paid millions of dollars in damages. However, little progress has been made in mitigating the causes of poor indoor air quality. Sources of Chemical Emissions can be found in the following chart.

65. Sycorp Environmental Inc. - Indoor Air Quality, Data Center And Cleanroom Cleani Sycorp Environmental Inc indoor air quality, Computer Room Cleaning, DatacenterCleaning, Cleanroom Cleaning and PC Cleaning. http://www.sycorp.ca/

Helping to Protect Your Environment Cleaning Contact us Air Quality Residential Commercial Rental units Cleaning Office Equipment Data Centers Cleanrooms Contact us ... Order a copy of our 2005 Catalog Sycorp Environmental Inc. provides solutions to Indoor Air Quality problems and cleaning services for PC, Office Equipment, Computer Rooms, Datacenters and Cleanrooms. PRODUCT LINES Abatement Air Scrubbers Amaircare Air Cleaners Antistatic Floor Mats Dri-Eaz Drying Equipment ... Sharp Plasmacluster Ion SERVICE LINKS Air Cleaner Rentals PC Cleaning Server Room Cleaning Cleanrooms LATEST NEWS 2005 Catalogs available Protek Joins Sycorp Environmental Family The Asthma Society of Canada recognizes Sharp's Air Filters Study: Portable HEPA Filters Curb Indoor Fungi ... Computer Cleaning PC and Office Equipment Cleaning Indoor Air Quality Contamination Control Computer Room, Datacenter and Cleanroom Cleaning No reproduction of any portion of this work is permitted without the express written permission of Sycorp Environmental Inc. Canada

66. Indoor Air Quality Further research on indoor air quality is needed to identify and characterize Environmental Resource Guide air quality. Pittsburgh, PA air and Waste http://www.air.ky.gov/FAQ/Indoor Air Quality.htm

This JavaScript determines what browser you are using and shows you the appropriate look and feel. S earch KY: Options KY Division for Air Quality About the Agency Public Information Program Assistance Site Map ... For other Kentucky Government sites visit: Indoor Air Quality Last Updated on 1/12/2005 An overview of how serious is indoor air pollution, what are the effects and where does it come from. How Serious Is Indoor Air Pollution? Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health but may not know that indoor air pollution also can have significant harmful effects. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of many pollutants may be 2-5 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. Also, people spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors. Tightly sealed buildings are an additional concern for the health of those who live and work in them. The Journal of the American Medical Association in 1988 reported that a population living in energy-efficient buildings contracted upper respiratory diseases at rates 46 to 50 percent higher than a comparable group living in older, more ventilated housing. The EPA and its Science Advisory Board rank indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health. Where Does It Come From?

67. GREENGUARD All certified products undergo quarterly indoor air quality performance testing environmental chamber testing protocols and meet current indoor air http://www.greenguard.org/

Email: Password: Remember Login HOME FIND PRODUCTS GET CERTIFIED STANDARDS ... ABOUT US Welcome to the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute - the resource for healthy indoor environments. The GEI is an independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program for Low Emitting Products. Announcing New Indoor Air Quality Standard Tuesday, September 20, 2005 Milliken 180 Walls™ are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® Tuesday, September 20, 2005 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 GREENGUARD CEU @ Green Symposium 2005 September 21 - Springfield, IL GREENGUARD Continuing Education Course September 27 - Boston, MA GREENGUARD CEU @ NOMA October 14 - Birmingham, AL

68. Office Of Environmental Health - Indoor Air Quality Program - AZ Dept. Of Health Office of Environmental Health. indoor air quality Program. The air within homesand other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air. http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh/invsurv/air_qual/

ADHS Home Page A-Z Index Public Health Services Search ... Contact ADHS Quick Links: Mold in My Home: What Do I Do? CDC Article on Mold Stachybotrys Chartarum EPA Indoor Air Quality Information Links Contact Us: Office of Environmental Health 150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 430 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 364-3146 Fax Indoor Air Quality Questions Office of Environmental Health Indoor Air Quality Program The air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air. Our staff assist the public with information on the sources, health effects, and prevention of indoor air pollution. While we can provide guidance, private citizens are responsible for addressing indoor air contamination in their homes. Pollution sources in our homes include: combustion sources such as oil, gas, kerosene, coal, wood, and tobacco products; building materials and furnishings such as carpets, asbestos- containing insulation, and cabinetry made of certain pressed wood products; household cleaning products; biological contaminants such as molds and animal dander; hobbies; heating and cooling systems; radon; pesticides; and lead-based paint.

69. Indoor Air Quality Testing - Mold, Asbestos,Lead, Bacteria, Formaldehyde, Enviro Our indoor air quality Testing Laboratories provide analysis and indoor EnvironmentManagement Branch Children s Health Initiative Toxic Mold http://www.moldtestinglabs.com/

Home Lab Services Accreditations Locations ... Mold Seminars EMSL Analytical - Since 1981....the nations leading laboratory....largest network of AIHA accredited labs in the nation....with 8 AIHA EMLAP Accredited Microbiology Labs....7 AIHA ELLAP Accredited Lead Labs....3 AIHA IHLAP Accredited Industrial Hygiene Labs....23 NVLAP Accredited Labs....and 21 Ph.D. Scientists! Our dedicated, highly qualified analytical laboratory staff, including 21 Ph.D. scientists, consisting of Mycologists, Microbiologists, Geologists, Virologists, Biologists, Research Scientists, and Materials Scientists and Physicists. Our 23 Nationwide lab locations allow us to provide the fastest turnaround available at any commercial testing laboratory at a competitive price. Ann Arbor, MI - 102221 New York, NY - 102581 Beltsville, MD - 102891 Atlanta, GA - 100662 ... Westmont, NJ - 100194 TRUE INDUSTRY LEADERS 24 Hours / 7 Days Availability 23 Nationwide Laboratory Locations 23 Years In Business - Incorporated in 1981 21 Ph.D's on Staff

70. Indoor Air Pollution Guide to indoor air quality The Environmental Protection Agency s guide to allaspects of indoor air quality. Health Effects From Biological Contaminants http://allergies.about.com/od/iap/

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zfs=0;zCMt='a03' About Allergies Indoor Triggers Indoor Air Pollution Allergies Essentials Physician Locator Allergy Symptoms ... Help w(' ');zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Allergies newsletter! See Online Courses Search Allergies Indoor Air Pollution Many things contribute to indoor air pollution. Cigarette smoke and formaldehyde are just two examples of the biological contaminants that invade the air in our homes and work environments. Alphabetical Recent Up a category Pledge to Improve the Air You Breathe To help you provide a healthier home for your family, here are some tips from Improving Indoor Air Quality: A Guide For Homeowners to help breathe cleaner air at home. Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch The Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch of the National Center for Environmental Health directs the fight of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) against respiratory illness associated with air pollution. They can help state and local health organizations in a number of ways. Household Dust Is Full of Pollutants Andrea Ferro is conducting research on the effects of resuspended dust particles on human exposure and the length of time pollutants remain in the indoor environment.

71. Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) Mold Resource Section The indoor air quality Association, Inc. (IAQA) is a nonprofit, dedicated topromoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, http://www.iaqa.org/mold_resources.htm

CIE CERTIFICATION COURSE INFO COURSE OUTLINE CANDIDATES GUIDE ... APPLICATION FORM GENERAL INFORMATION SEARCH SITE ABOUT IAQA JOIN IAQA OFFICERS/DIRECTORS ... IAQ INDUSTRY LINKS MEMBER INFORMATION MEMBER LOGIN MEMBER DISCIPLINES MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION CONTACT INFORMATION Indoor Air Quality Association, Inc. 12339 Carroll Avenue Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: (301) 231-8388 Fax: (301) 231-8321 E-mail: iaqa@aol.com MOLD RESOURCES American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (book) Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control, 1999 Edited by Janet Macher from the ACGIH Bioaerosols Committee Chapter 3. Health Effects of Bioaerosols

72. Indoor Environmental Quality Information Learn more about AIHA’s bestselling indoor environmental quality Read thefull text of AIHA’s Is indoor air quality a Problem in My Home? brochure. http://www.aiha.org/SplashPages/html/topic-ieq.htm

NEW! Information by Topics! Emergency Response Mold IEQ Safety ... All Topics Indoor Environmental Quality Information Laboratory Programs Education Knowledge Experts ... Outside Links Indoor environmental quality is an age-old problem, however, our scientific understanding of the indoor environment is just beginning. With new problems cropping up everyday, and people spending the majority of their time indoors, consumers and businesses need professionals to solve their indoor air quality problems. However, the knowledge and skills of individuals providing indoor environmental quality services vary tremendously. There are no federal regulations covering professional indoor air services (except where it involves asbestos, lead or radon). Although some professional organizations offer certifications in indoor environmental quality issues, they are not required by law. To assist professionals in the indoor air quality area, AIHA has educational opportunities annually at AIHce and PCIH, along with pamphlets, guidelines, and other publications that provide information and guidance on IEQ related issues.

73. NCEF Resource List: Indoor Air Quality In Schools Environmental Law Institute Database of State indoor air quality Laws, DatabaseExcerpt IAQ in Schools. http//www.eli.org/pdf/schools_excerpt.pdf http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/iaq.cfm

INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN SCHOOLS NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles addressing indoor air quality issues in school buildings, including building materials, maintenance practices, renovation procedures, and ventilation systems. Show all citations Show citations from 2000 to present Show citations from 2002 to present Show Abstracts Hide Abstracts References to Books and Other Media - 140 (2 new citations) References to Journal Articles - 123 (1 new citation) Related Web Sites Related Resource Lists School District Liability for Indoor Air Quality Conditions: A Review of Selected Legal Issues. (Environmental Law Institute, Washington, DC , Aug 2005) Provides an overview of the central legal issues at the heart of current litigation involving IAQ in schools, as well as the ways in which courts have addressed those issues. The report describes the principal types of legal actions brought by students and employees against public school districts to address injuries related to school IAQ problems and analyzes selected legal issues in IAQ-related claims brought against public school districts by parents or school staff in three areas of the law: (1) state workers' compensation schemes; (2) common law tort; and (3) federal disability rights/non-discrimination statutes. 62p. ISBN-1-58576-092-3 Indoor Air Pollution in California.

74. Indoor Air Quality Poor indoor air quality remains one of the top health concerns that NEA members Model Legislation on indoor air quality in Schools Environmental Law http://www.neahin.org/programs/environmental/iaq.htm

breadCrumbs("www.neahin.com/www",":","index.htm","unnamed1","unnamed1","unnamed1","0"); Indoor Air Quality "Poor indoor air quality remains one of the top health concerns that NEA members face! What’s more, as teachers and education support professionals, we also concerned about our students, because we know full well that our working conditions are the students’ learning conditions. We need EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program because it works!" Reg Weaver, NEA president 2003 IAQ Tools for Schools Symposium Read Reg Weaver's Remarks in their entirety. PDF format Word Format The goal of the IAQ in Schools Program is to increase awareness about IAQ issues among public school employee members as well as the students and communities they serve, and to foster action on IAQ problems in school buildings through the use of the

75. Indoor Air Quality Resource Guide - Vermont Department Of Health Environmental Protection Agency s indoor air quality Information Clearinghouse Lung Association, Vermont National Environmental Health Association http://www.healthyvermonters.info/hp/airquality/indoorair.shtml

Indoor Air Quality Resource Guide VERMONT'S SMOKING RESTRICTION LAWS ACT 125 - VERMONT SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT Contents: Material safety data sheet (MSDS) resources General resources on indoor air quality Periodicals Our fact sheets: Benzene Carbon Monoxide Formaldehyde Mercury ... Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Sites offering information and guidance about toxins and pollutants: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Consumer Product Safety Commission Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Pest Management Site International Agency for Research on Cancer Integrated Pest Management Site RETURN TO CONTENTS Our fact sheets: Carpet Home Air Quality Office Air Quality School Air Quality ... RETURN TO CONTENTS Material safety data sheet (MSDS) resources A Word of Caution: Material Safety Data Sheets are meant to address occupational exposure. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires manufacturers to produce MSDSs to enable employers to inform employees about workplace hazards. The information and advice contained in an MSDS may not be readily applicable to other potentially susceptible populations, including children. Although MSDSs do exist for some household products, MSDSs are not designed to give advice about a 24-hour exposure rate. Written directions and warnings on containers for household products, as well as the

76. Fantech Indoor Air Quality Exhausts environmental contaminants for improved indoor air quality • Saves energyby recovering heat from exhaust air in the winter http://www.fantech.net/indoor_air_quality.htm

77. Indoor Air Quality - Tools For Schools - Homepage indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health.Good indoor air quality is an important component of a healthy indoor http://envsci.rutgers.edu/~iaq/

Welcome to the IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) Tools for Schools Program's homepage. This web page is broken up into multiple sections listed on the Navigator Bar above. Click on one of the buttons to explore that section of our site. If you come across any problems when looking through our site, feel free to email us at kimipp@aol.com Click Here to Register for This Seminar News: www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/molds.html www.healthyindoorair.org TFS Hotline : 1-866-TFS-EPA1 (1-866-837-3721) or email tfs_help@epa.gov Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health, but many do not know that indoor air pollution can also have significant health effects. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 - 5 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. These levels of indoor air pollutants may be of particular concern because most people spend about 90% of their time indoors. In recent years, comparative risk studies performed by EPA and its Science Advisory Board have consistently ranked

78. Indoor Air Pollution bullet, indoor air quality — US Environmental Protection Agency. bullet, indoor airquality (IAQ) Tools for Schools — US Environmental Protection Agency http://healthandenergy.com/indoor_air_pollution.htm

Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Air Pollution Causes Pollutants in Your Body Medical Advice [ Indoor Air Pollution ] Inflammation is a Killer Outdoor Air Pollution Mold and Mildew Air Filtration ... Indoor Air Filters Alarm Sounded on Bad Indoor Air Quality Levels of indoor air pollutants may be two to five times higher — and occasionally more than 100 times higher — than outdoor levels, according to EPA. The air inside your home could be more dangerous to your health than the air outside, according to a recent survey from the American Lung Association. And to make matters worse, Americans spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors. A 1997 joint study between the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory estimated total costs to the U.S. economy range as high as $168 billion/year. (Fisk, William J. and Rosenfeld, Arthur H.; “ Estimates of Improved Productivity and Health From Better Indoor Environments The American Lung Association has found that 87 percent of homeowners nationwide are not conscious of indoor air pollutants. To promote greater awareness and education about the air around us, the American Lung Association is offering a booklet called " A Guide for Creating a Healthier Home ", along with other helpful information at

79. American Association Of School Administrators - Issues And Insights Database of State indoor air quality Laws. The Environmental Law Institute (ELI)has developed a database of State indoor air quality Laws. http://www.aasa.org/issues_and_insights/healthy/epa.htm

80. Dulley Column - Indoor Air Quality - Allergies Topics List, Energy, Home, Conser dulley newspaper columns about household appliances, home improvements, energyconservation, healthy home, moneysaving do-it-yourself projects and http://www.dulley.com/iaq.shtml

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