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Topical Issues

Bird Flu - The Role of Ventilation, Filtration and Building Hygiene in the Spread of Pandemic Influenza

The Role of Ventilation, Filtration and Building Hygiene in the Spread of Pandemic Influenza Governments and world and national bodies share the burden of preparing a large scale prevention and response plan for Pandemic Influenza outbreaks, but what standards of care can be expected from individual building owners and operators, and what role can they play in preventing and minimizing the spread of Avian Flu in their buildings? [click here for more info]

 

For over a decade now the JCAHO has taken an increasing interest in indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. In the early 1990’s JCAHO recommended that hospitals develop an IAQ plan as part of the facilities “Safe Environment of Care Inspection Process”. [click here for more info]

 

Mold and moisture assessments
Non-invasive moisture detection and documentation by thermal imaging.
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Legionella in Commercial Building Water Supplies
Many commercial buildings may be harboring legionella in their domestic hot water systems, potentially causing Legionnaires disease that goes undiagnosed as pneumonia. Read more…
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Mercury spills
In the last twelve months, there have been no less than twelve school closures in the US due to mercury contamination. Cleanup costs have soared into the hundreds of thousands of dollars with massive disruptions of day-to-day activities.
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Swimmer’s asthma
Trichloramine, has been identified as the probable cause of respiratory problems and occupational asthma in swimmers and pool attendants, at indoor swimming pools.
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