Many environmental disruptors can negatively affect indoor air quality and physical well-being. Indoor pollutants can include mold, pollen, tobacco, household products and pesticides, radon, carbon…
Learn MoreThere are a handful of explanations as to why a musty odor is present in buildings—poor upkeep of heating and air conditioning systems, lack of…
Learn MoreIt’s hard not to notice when a new, unpleasant-smelling odor appears in the workplace. While odors can be distracting, it’s important to concentrate on resolving…
Learn MoreMetals are essential for normal biological functions in humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. But at some level, they can be toxic. Metal toxicity most often…
Learn MoreParticulate matter (PM) is a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. While some particles like dirt or smoke are large…
Learn MoreWhether your workplace is indoors or outdoors, continual maintenance of the space is a must. In buildings, air contaminants like poor ventilation, high or low…
Learn MoreASHRAE and IAQA are joining forces. In January, consolidation between the two well-known organizations in the Indoor Environmental Quality Industry was formalized at ASHRAE’s 2015…
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