1. An Introduction To IAQ | Indoor Air Quality | Air | US EPA Please Note The Information provided here comes primarily from EPA s The Inside Story A Guide to indoor air quality . The information provided here is http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html

@import 'http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/s/epa.css'; Jump to main content. Indoor Air Quality Recent Additions Contact Us Search: All EPA This Area You are here: EPA Home Air Indoor Air Quality Basic Information An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Pollutants and Sources of Indoor Air Pollution Asbestos Biological Pollutants Carbon Monoxide Formaldehyde/Pressed Wood Products ... Stoves, Heaters, Fireplaces, and Chimneys Read "The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality" Contents What Causes Indoor Air Problems? Pollutant Sources Amount of Ventilation Indoor Air Pollution and Health ... Additional Resources See also There are three basic strategies to improve indoor air quality Measuring Pollutant Levels and Weatherizing Your Home What if You Live in an Apartment? Do You Suspect Your Office Has an Indoor Air Problem? Please Note: The Information provided here comes primarily from EPA's " The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality ". The information provided here is based on current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented and is reflective of the jurisdictional boundaries established by the statutes governing the co-authoring agencies. Following the advice given will not necessarily provide complete protection in all situations or against all health hazards that may be caused by indoor air pollution. What Causes Indoor Air Problems?

2. Welcome To The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) The indoor air quality Association, Inc. (IAQA) is a nonprofit, multidisciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental http://www.iaqa.org/

MISSION STATEMENT The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public. BREAKING NEWS More News... History List of Officers and Directors Staff Directory ... Industry Association Links , Indoor Air Quality Association, Inc. (IAQA) E-mail: iaqa@aol.com This site is maintained by Webfoot.Net which can be contacted at webmaster@webfoot.net

3. Indoor Air Quality - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia indoor air quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_air_quality

Indoor air quality From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Pollution v ... Haze Indoor air quality Ozone depletion Particulate Smog Water pollution ... Uranium in the environment Other types of pollution Invasive species Light pollution Noise pollution Radio spectrum pollution ... Visual pollution Inter-government treaties Montreal Protocol Nitrogen Oxide Protocol Kyoto Protocol CLRTAP ... National Ambient Air Quality Standards Related topics Environmental Science Natural environment Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants ( mold bacteria ), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide radon allergens , or any mass or energy stressor that can induce health effects. Recent findings have demonstrated that indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air (albeit with different pollutants) although this has not changed the common understanding of air pollution . In fact, indoor air is often a greater health hazard than the corresponding outdoor setting. Using ventilation to dilute contaminants, filtration, and source control are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings.

4. Safety And Health Topics: Indoor Air Quality Concerns about indoor air quality (IAQ) have increased since energy conservation measures were instituted in office buildings during the 1970s, http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/indoorairquality/index.html

U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov [skip navigational links] Search Advanced Search A-Z Index Safety and Health Topics Indoor Air Quality In Focus Alliances Concerns about indoor air quality (IAQ) have increased since energy conservation measures were instituted in office buildings during the 1970s, minimizing the infiltration of outside air and contributing to the buildup of indoor air contaminants. IAQ generally refers to the quality of the air in an office environment. Other terms related to IAQ include indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and "sick building syndrome" (SBS). Complaints about IAQ range from simple complaints, such as the air smelling odd, to more complex, where the air quality causes illness and lost work time. It may not be easy to identify a single reason for IAQ complaints because of the number and variety of possible sources, causes, and varying individual sensitivities. The following questions link to information relevant to indoor air quality in the workplace. What standards apply?

5. Indoor Air Quality - American Lung Association Site Air Quality in the Workplace The American Lung Association® and Honeywell Working Together to Promote Clean Indoor Air http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/lk/links.aspx?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=36056

6. Indoor Air Quality Publications 450, The Inside Story A quide to indoor air quality (HTML), This booklet was prepared to help you decide whether to take actions that can reduce the level http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/iaq.html

Indoor Air Quality Publications Web Exclusives Document Number Publication Description What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers (HTML) Discusses using paint strippers safely. Explains different types of paint strippers and the potential health effects posed by each. Biological Pollutants in Your Home (HTML) Brochure. What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution (HTML) This booklet answers some common questions you may have about the potential for one specific type of hazard - indoor air pollution - associated with one class of appliances - combustion appliances. Asbestos In The Home (HTML) This booklet will help you understand asbestos: what it is, its health effects, where it is in your home, and what to do about it. Tips for Purchasing and Installing New Carpet (HTML) Fact Sheet. An Update on Formaldehyde: 1997 Revision (HTML) (PDF) Explains how formaldehyde is used in building materials and household products. Tells where you may come in contact with this chemical, how it may affect your health, and how you might reduce exposure to it. Lead and Cadmium (HTML) CPSC Statement on Levels of Lead and Cadmium Present in Vinyl Children's Products.

7. MedlinePlus: Indoor Air Pollution indoor air quality problems usually only cause discomfort, and most people feel better as soon as they eliminate the source of the pollution. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/indoorairpollution.html

imageNames = false; @import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); @import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/header.css); @import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/menubutton.css); Skip navigation @import url("http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/consumer_health_20.css"); Other Health Topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Related Topics Air Pollution Asbestos Asthma Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ... Poisoning, Toxicology, Environmental Health Go Local Services and providers for Indoor Air Pollution in the U.S. Select Location AL - Alabama AR - Arkansas AZ - Arizona AZ - Tribal Connections Four Corners CO - Tribal Connections Four Corners DE - Delaware GA - Georgia IL - Illinois IN - Indiana MA - Massachusetts MD - Maryland MI - Michigan MN - Minnesota NC - North Carolina NE - Nebraska NM - New Mexico NM - Tribal Connections Four Corners NV - Nevada OH - Ohio - Southeast SC - South Carolina TX - East Texas TX - South Texas TX - Texas Gulf Coast UT - Tribal Connections Four Corners UT - Utah VT - Vermont WY - Wyoming Select from map National Institutes of Health The primary NIH organization for research on Indoor Air Pollution is the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Indoor Air Pollution We usually think of air pollution as being outdoors, but the air in your house or office could also be polluted. Sources of indoor pollution include

8. The American Indoor Air Quality Council A nonprofit organization for indoor air quality professionals and technicians. Offers IAQ training and certification. http://www.iaqcouncil.org/

American Indoor Air Quality Council Integrity ~ Credibility ~ Independence The Premier IAQ Certifying Body Learn About the IAQ Council Become Certified Maintain Certifications Find a Council-certified Professional ... news IAQ Council certification programs are accredited by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards. IAQ Council programs are compliant with ISO standards 9000, 9001, 9004, 17000 and 17024. IAQ Council examinations are administered in compliance with standards published by AERA, APA and NCME. The IAQ Council is a member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance. (c) 2007 The American Indoor Air Quality Council PO Box 11599 Glendale, AZ 85318 * (800) 942-0832 info@iaqcouncil.org

9. NIOSH Topic Area - Indoor Environmental Quality In recognition of the need for practical indoor air quality advice for building owners and facility managers, EPA and NIOSH worked jointly to produce this http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/

@import "../css/topicpgStyle2.css"; Search NIOSH NIOSH Home NIOSH Topics Site Index ... Contact Us NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Indoor Environmental Quality "Indoor Environmental Quality," as the name implies, simply refers to the quality of the air in an office or other building environment. "Sick Building Syndrome" is a term many people use to convey a wide range of symptoms they believe can be attributed to the building itself. Workers typically implicate the workplace environment because their symptoms are alleviated when they leave the office. Indoor environmental contaminants can originate within the building or be drawn in from outdoors. If contaminant concentrations are excessive, IEQ problems can arise, even if the HVAC system is properly designed and well-maintained. NIOSH investigators have found IEQ problems caused by ventilation system deficiencies, overcrowding, offgassing from materials in the office and mechanical equipment, tobacco smoke, microbiological contamination, and outside air pollutants. Maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment in any building requires integrating many components of a complex system. Indoor environment problems are preventable and solvable and practical guidance on how to manage your building for good indoor environmental quality is available.

10. California Indoor Air Quality Program Purpose is to support research, conduct surveys and suggest ways to control indoor pollution. Part of California s Department of Health. http://www.cal-iaq.org/

California Indoor Air Quality Program California Indoor Air Quality Program California Interagency working group Events and Conferences Ongoing Activities ... Guidance on Finding an IAQ Consultant ASTHMA LINKS California Breathing California A sthma Portal Contact CAL-IAQ Indoor Air Quality Information ASTHMA MOLD Environmental Tobacco Smoke ... Healthy Home s RADON Indoor Ozone Healthy School s The mission of the California Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program is to conduct and promote the coordination of research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, and control of indoor pollution in California . The Indoor Air Quality Assistance Hotline offers guidance and information about indoor air quality issues.

11. Air Quality - Controlling Indoor Pollutants Related To Allergies, Asthma, And Si indoor air quality Controlling Pollutants Related to Allergies, Asthma, and Sick Building Syndrome. http://www.flex.net/~lonestar/indoor.htm

ACU Air Heating and Air Conditioning No matter the season, we keep you comfortable Serving Conroe, FM 1960, Magnolia, Montgomery, Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball, and Willis Indoor Air Quality Unlike outdoor air, indoor air is recycled again and again. This causes it to trap and build up pollutants. Common pollutants include dust, mold and spores, pollen, pet dander and smoke. EPA studies indicate that indoor levels of many air pollutants are two to five times higher than air pollutant levels outdoors. Air Pollution in the Greater Houston Area According to statistics gathered by the National Resource Defense Council , Houston ranked fifteenth (out of 239 U.S. cities) for "premature deaths attributable to particulate air pollution." While pollution levels in North Harris and Montgomery County are certainly lower than those in central Houston, our proximity to Houston is cause for concern. If we can't personally control the quality of our outdoor air, we can control the air quality inside our homes and busineses. Sick Building Syndrome "Over the past several decades, our exposure to indoor air pollutants has increased due to the construction of more tightly sealed buildings, reduced ventiilation rates to save energy, the use of synthetic building materials and furnishings, and the use of chemically formulated personal care products, pesticides, and household cleaners." (

12. Indoor Air Quality Research, conducted by various agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has shown that the quality of indoor air can be many times worse http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/air.html

Epidemiology is part of Public Health in North Carolina Topics A-Z Asbestos Biological Agents Registry ... CDC Health Topics Indoor air pollution, building-related illness, and "sick building syndrome" have received increased attention over the last several years. Research, conducted by various agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has shown that the quality of indoor air can be many times worse than that of the outdoor air. Given the fact that many people spend as much as 90 percent of their time indoors, the health risk due to indoor air pollutants is a significant public health concern. Indoor air quality can affect people's health and can have economic and legal implications. For example: Pollutants can cause or contribute to short- and long-term health problems, including asthma, respiratory tract infections, allergic reactions, headaches, congestion, eye and skin irritations, coughing, sneezing, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Indoor air pollutants can cause discomfort, and reduce attendance and productivity. Recent data suggest that poor IAQ can reduce a person's ability to perform specific mental tasks requiring concentration, calculation, or memory. Indoor air pollutants hasten building deterioration. For example, uncontolled moisture can result in mold growth that leads to the structural decay of building components.

13. Indoor Air Quality | Home Air Cleaners | Dust Control | Air Purifiers | Lennox R Lennox Residential products improve indoor air quality with powerful air filtration and dust control systems. http://www.lennox.com/products/list.asp?type=3

14. HIA Home Basic information for consumers on indoor air quality in their homes. Sponsored by US EPA and other organizations. http://www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/

Consumers Click here Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Software Provided By: Journal of Environmental Health Feature Article: "Accomplishments of a 10-Year Indoor Air Quality Program" (Volume 70, No. 4, November 2007) Find out what you can do to eliminate asthma triggers in your home! Go to: www.noattacks.org In homes across America, the quality of indoor air can be worse than outdoor air. Have you ever stopped to think about whether the air you're breathing at home is healthy? Do you frequently have headaches or feel nauseous or tired in your home? Do you feel better when you leave the house? If you have these symptoms, or others listed here , your home's air quality may be the problem. The Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes Program was developed to provide basic but comprehensive information to consumers on how to get a handle on indoor air quality (IAQ) in their homes. The goal of the Program is to educate consumers about sources, health risks, and control measures related to common residential indoor air problems and to help consumers reduce their health risks from these problems. Check out some more information about our Welcome to the Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes Program and we look forward to working with you.

15. Indoor Air Quality - NSC Fortunately, there are easy steps that everyone can take to reduce the potential for indoor air pollution and to improve the quality of the air they breathe http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/indorair.htm

@import url(../../styles.css); Resources Fact Sheets Indoor Air Quality There is good news and bad news about indoor air: the bad news is that indoor air often contains higher concentrations of hazardous pollutants than outdoor air; however, the good news is that everyone can reduce indoor air pollution. How can the air inside our homes be so bad for us? Over the years, buildings have been made more airtight to conserve energy. A variety of methods have been employed to keep the hot or cool air from escaping from our homes: installing storm windows and insulation; applying caulk and weatherstripping to seal cracks and other openings; and heating our homes with kerosene, wood, coal, and natural gas. Unfortunately, when we trap in hot or cool air, we also trap in pollutants and sometimes generate more. Why is this an issue? On average, people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. Sixty-five percent of that is spent at home. To make matters worse, those who are most susceptible to indoor air pollution are the ones who are home the most: children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses. Children breathe in 50 percent more air per pound of body weight than adults do. EPA studies have found that pollutant levels inside can be two to five times higher than outdoors. After some activities, indoor air pollution levels can be 100 times higher than outdoors. What are the sources of pollutants?

16. OSH Answers: Indoor Air Quality - General Is indoor air quality (IAQ) a health and safety concern? What are the common causes of IAQ problems? What are indoor air contaminants? http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/iaq_intro.html

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Contact Us Help Canada Site Web Info Service ... Shop Indoor Air Quality - General Is indoor air quality (IAQ) a health and safety concern? What are the common causes of IAQ problems? What are indoor air contaminants? What symptoms are often linked to poor indoor air quality? ... What should I do if I suspect that I am ill from poor IAQ? OSH Answers Feedback Printer Friendly Layout Inquiries Service The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the health or safety concerns people have about the work they do. More on Inquiries Service Related Products and Services Publication: Indoor Air Quality Health and Safety Guide Printer Friendly Layout Indoor Air Quality - General Is indoor air quality (IAQ) a health and safety concern? Indoor air quality has become an important occupational health and safety issue. In the past few decades, energy conservation measures have led to airtight building construction that can create problems with IAQ. Frequently the ventilation systems are set to minimize the amount of fresh air entering and circulating within the building. This restriction impacts indoor air by allowing a build-up of air contaminants within the building that are not properly removed. People spend a lot of time indoors for example, many office workers will spend their entire working day inside buildings. People working indoors often experience symptoms such as headaches, shortness of breath, coughing or nausea just to mention a few. However, it is rarely possible to prove that these symptoms are related to a particular indoor air contaminant. In fact, building occupants are simultaneously exposed to a wide range of indoor air contaminants.

17. Indoor Air Quality — American Lung Association Of Washington American adults spend about 90% of their time indoors, and thanks to our more tightly insulated/sealed homes and workplaces, the concentration of pollutants http://www.alaw.org/air_quality/indoor_air_quality

Skip to content. Skip to navigation Sections About Us Who We Are News Center Research ... Air Quality Indoor Air Quality Air Cleaners Air Pollution and Your Health Air pollution and Your Home Candles ... Ozone Generators Document Actions Indoor Air Quality American adults spend about 90% of their time indoors, and thanks to our more tightly insulated/sealed homes and workplaces, the concentration of pollutants indoors may be even higher than outdoors. Major indoor pollutants include environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke); radon; combustion products stemming from sources such as pet dander, pollen, molds, and dust mites; volatile organic compounds present in paints, cleaners, pesticides, copiers, printers, glues, and adhesives; lead dust from old, lead-based paints; and asbestos. Here are five easy steps you can take to reduce pollution at home: Vacuum and clean regularly. Wipe your feet on a doormat. Better yet, take your shoes off when you enter your home. Avoid smoke from wood stoves, fireplaces, and cigarettes. Use less toxic products for managing pest problems in your home and garden. Use fans or open windows to reduce moisture in bathrooms and kitchens and reduce build-up of indoor pollutants. Air Cleaners Learn the best and worst ways to clean your indoor air.

18. 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, http://www.neahin.org/programs/environmental/iaq.htm

This Week's Health Tip... American Dietetic Association Home Site Map Contact Us Links ... Contact Us 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 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 IAQ Tools for Schools Kit The NEA HIN offers school employees a number of other services and resources through its Environmental Protection Agency-funded program that are designed to improve IAQ in schools. These services and resources include: funding NEA members to attend the annual IAQ Tools for Schools National Symposium;

19. Indoor Air Quality Provides links to resources that provide information on maintaining good indoor air quality and eliminating problems associated with mold and mildew. http://www.health.ri.gov/environment/risk/indoor.php

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20. Green Basics: Indoor Air Pollution : TreeHugger Looking at the image above gives you some idea of the more common sources for poor indoor air quality. In many cases, it comes from chemicals that are part http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/10/green-basics-indoor-air-pollution.php

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