When nail salons are in the news, the coverage is rarely pretty. A 2015 New York Times investigation, for example, uncovered details about the industry’s underpaid workers—overwhelmingly immigrants—and their health complaints. The series prompted swift legislation in New York State. However, it also sparked backlash from salon owners who felt
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Fragrances have been under fire for their toxicity lately and now the evidence is mounting that wearing deodorant and other simple acts of human existence – including breathing – may be the biggest source of air pollution in offices. The preliminary research out of Purdue University in the US
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There’s a great story about an Air Force general and his facility manager. When being presented with a PowerPoint about some facility issues, the general stated the following: You’re air to me. I need you to be there, but I don’t want to see you or think
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Registration Now Open for IAQA’s 2019 Annual Meeting The IAQA Annual Meeting will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 3-Day Conference Registration Includes: Access to the 40+ sessions in this year’s Technical Program Access to final papers and presentations
Read more →National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month is observed annually in October. This month is dedicated to reminding Americans to take a look at their home and see how they can improve the quality of the air they breathe. While outside air pollution gets a lot of attention, it’s
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The recent major Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City that sickened at least 127 people and killed 12 could have been prevented. Multiple cooling towers in the South Bronx were found to be infected with Legionella bacteria. Regular service and maintenance would have eliminated the problem. But,
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Residents living in newly built homes in Parkland are complaining of mold, and at least two big builders have taken steps to fix the problem. Sowande Johnson, director of development services for Parkland, said WCI Communities Inc. and Standard Pacific of Florida have been approved for permits
Read more →Why it’s a Good Idea to Use a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional It is critical that homeowners who have experienced a flood (or even what appears to be a small amount of water intrusion) employ the services of a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional
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