This annual event provides an opportunity for licensed contractors throughout the State of Florida to obtain all 14 state-required hours of continuing education over the course of the two-day event.
Legionnaires' disease (LEE-juh-nares) is caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria got its name in 1976, when many people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from an outbreak of this disease, a type of pneumonia (lung infection).
To successfully operate a high-performance building today in a high-performance fashion it requires ever-increasing expertise and education.
According to Building Operating Management magazine, expert Victor Yu, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Chief, Infectious Disease Section, VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, disclosed that “Up to 70% of all buildings greater than three stories in the US may
The benefits of proactively addressing the indoor environment can save you money, time and a lot of aggravation.
The PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning program introduces a chemical free coil cleaning process called PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning a safe and effective cleaning process used to save energy and create a healthy learning environment for students, school staff and visitors
EPA estimates that about 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the U.S. are radon-related.
Yogi Berra once said “if you do know where you are going, you might not get there?” Indoor air quality is no different.
The new website offers a contemporary look and streamlined user experience. It features enhanced indoor environmental resources and functionality designed exclusively for the indoor environmental quality end user.
The Doctor Trusted review process involves predetermined criteria that include fair pricing and return criteria, reasonable medical claims, easy-to-locate customer service and protection of sensitive customer data, among others.
DoctorTrusted.org, a group of qualified professionals who ensure health and fitness products are up to snuff, has approved IndoorAirTest.com and its do-it-yourself indoor air quality test kit product line for both consumers and businesses.
The FHEA will be looking ahead to anticipate how future trends in the delivery of health care will impact the design, construction and indoor air quality (IAQ) of facilities.
Allergens or irritants such as mold, smoke, dust, dust mite, cat & cockroach allergen or pollen can cause the airways to become inflamed and narrow.
Keeping a pristine HVAC system and evaporator coil has done wonders in improving hospital IAQ and improving energy savings
Formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent-smelling gas, can cause watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, and difficulty in breathing in some humans exposed at elevated levels (above 0.1 parts per million).
Who Should Attend: Facility Managers, Building Contractors, Air Conditioning Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Risk Managers, Building Supervisors, General Contractors, and those in the construction industry
Indoor allergens are biological or chemical agents which usually cause allergenic reactions in susceptible individuals.
A report published in the Aspergillus Website Newsletter - September 2012 reveals that it is one of the top four misdiagnosed conditions with deadly consequences.
Toxicological evidence obtained in vivo and in vitro supports these findings showing the occurrence of diverse inflammatory and toxic responses after exposure to microorganism including their spores, metabolites and components isolated from damp buildings
In keeping with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 2007 recommendations, it is desirable to identify and remove common allergens and modify the home or office to reduce the level of ubiquitous (common) allergens.