READ: Survey of the Use of Ozone-generating Air Cleaners by the California Public

READ: Survey of the Use of Ozone-generating Air Cleaners by the California Public

(4 RC) - This survey reports on the purchase and use of ozone-producing indoor air cleaners, the effects of which contribute to air-pollution which can cause many respiratory issues, particularly among the elderly. The information obtained is of immediate use for addressing the impact of air cleaners on Californians’ health and to guide future exposure and risk reduction approaches by the California Air Resources Board.

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READ: Standard of Care for the New Hampshire Mold Industry, A Guide for Citizens Affected by Mold and Moisture in New Hampshire Buildings.

READ: Standard of Care for the New Hampshire Mold Industry, A Guide for Citizens Affected by Mold and Moisture in New Hampshire Buildings.

(2 RC) - In response to there being no laws in place to protect the citizens of NH from mold and poor indoor air quality, a group of New Hampshire Legislators, business leaders, and heath administrators wrote this standard for NH citizens as a guide for the NH Mold Industry. The goal of this Standard of Care is to provide information to the citizens of NH not only about the causes of indoor mold, the possible health risks, and prevention measures, but also about the Mold Industry in general, including best practices and tips for hiring consultants and contractors .

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READ: AIHA - White Paper on Corrosive Drywall.

READ: AIHA - White Paper on Corrosive Drywall.

(3 RC) - Contaminated drywall imported from China has been found to emit sulfide vapors, impacting the air quality in tens of thousands of homes as well as in larger buildings. In this White Paper, AIHA summarizes the available science and identifies critical gaps in the current understanding of the problem that must be addressed. This report covers the means of recognizing the markers of corrosive dry wall (CDW) as well as the necessary information for remediation.

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READ: OSHA - Do You Have Work-Related Asthma?

READ: OSHA - Do You Have Work-Related Asthma?

(1 RC) - This document presents the symptoms of asthma and the possible means of dealing with it in order to provide information for workers who have developed respiratory problems due to their work environment. The brief includes the most common causes of work-related asthma, typically exposure to a group of chemicals called isocyanates, as well as listing jobs in which exposure to such negative chemicals often occurs. Also included are resources and guides for clinics to aid both the patient and the doctor in handling the effects of chemical exposure.

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READ: OSHA - Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings.

READ: OSHA - Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings.

(2 RC) - This document provides practical recommendations that will help prevent, minimize, or resolve IAQ problems in commercial and institutional buildings. It discusses a range of topics related to IAQ management, including the control of airborne pollutants, the introduction and distribution of adequate make-up air, and the maintenance of an acceptable temperature and relative humidity. This document is directed primarily at employers, building owners and managers, and others responsible for building maintenance, but may also be used as a basic reference for all those involved in IAQ issues.

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READ: OSHA - Proposed Crystalline Silica Rule, General Industry and Maritime.

READ: OSHA - Proposed Crystalline Silica Rule, General Industry and Maritime.

(1 RC) - This document aims to inform the reader of the respiratory hazards of crystalline silica and to propose two new protective standards, one for general industry and maritime, and the other for construction. The fact sheet explains the routes of exposure and the negative effects of crystalline silica on respiratory health. The chief end of this document is to present the necessary means for employers to tailor their work environment protect their employees.

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READ: OAR - An Office Building Occupant's Guide to Indoor Air Quality.

READ: OAR - An Office Building Occupant's Guide to Indoor Air Quality.

(1 RC) - This guide is intended to help people who work in office buildings learn about the factors that contribute to indoor air quality and comfort problems and the roles of building managers and occupants in maintaining a good indoor environment. This guide offers general guidelines for the cultivation of Indoor Air Quality. It discusses the importance of Indoor Air Quality, the factors that contribute to Indoor Air Quality, the management of pollutant sources, as well as the design, maintenance, and operation of building ventilation systems.

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READ: Preventing Mold-Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace.

READ: Preventing Mold-Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace.

(4 RC) - This guide provides basic information about mold, mold sources, and building-related illnesses. Brief discussions are included on building design considerations for healthy indoor air, as well as building evaluation and sampling for mold. The purpose of this guide is to help owners, managers, and occupants understand and prevent building-related illnesses associated with mold problems in offices and other indoor workplaces.

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READ: OSHA - Memorandum for Regional Administrators.

READ: OSHA - Memorandum for Regional Administrators.

(1 RC) - This OSHA special bulletin defines and provides health hazard information on Fluorocarbon 113 which is generally used as a refrigerant, a dry cleaning solvent and an intermediate. After recording several instances of sudden death to to cardiac arrhythmia in the presence of Florocarbon 113, this document provides the necessary information for employers and administrators to implement for their workers' protection.

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