REPORT ON CHILDHOOD LEAD AND ASTHMA IN OAKLAND CA
HOUSING HABITABILITY AND HEALTH: OAKLAND’S HIDDEN CRISIS A REPORT ON CHILDHOOD LEAD AND ASTHMA BY ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTHY HOMES DEPARTMENT April 2018 Acknowledgements This report was produced by the Alameda County Public Health...
ERMI Use in Commercial Buildings
Quantification of mold contamination in multi-level buildings using the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index Contact NERLScience email: nerlscience@epa.gov Citation: Vesper, S., J. Cox-Ganser, L. Wymer, AND J. Park. Quantification of mold contamination in...
The State of California does not license home inspectors
The State of California does not license home inspectors. CREIA takes the lead in requiring adherence to CREIA's Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice. CREIA members have been successfully setting the standard – in the field, in the courtroom, and in the...
High environmental relative moldiness index a predictor of asthma
Abstract Full Text Images References Background Mold exposures may contribute to the development of asthma, but previous studies have lacked a standardized approach to quantifying exposures. Objective To determine whether mold exposures at the ages of 1 and/or 7 years...
Rodent Allergen Clean Up
Cleaning Up Rodent Allergens Urine and Droppings Take precautions before and during clean up of rodent-infested areas. Before cleaning, trap the rodents and seal up any entryways to ensure that no rodents can get in. Continue trapping for a week. If no rodents are...
Avoiding Mold Inspection and Testing Scams
The full episode of this Dr. Oz Healthy Home Investigation is available by clicking on the picture or copying and pasting this link in your browser: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/oz-undercover-investigation-home-mold-removal-really-scam?video_id=5339439857001...
Mold Certification Professional Development and Recertification
https://youtu.be/u6itlmDYo5k CESB and NCCA Accreditation What Does Accreditation Mean? The ACAC operates CESB-accredited and NCCA-accredited certification programs for professionals in indoor air quality and related fields. What does it mean to be accredited? Third...
We Inhale Billions of Mold Spores Daily
We inhale up to 10 billion mold spores daily; here’s why you haven’t died yet Hint: It’s not because our immune systems carry out mass fungi-cide. BETH MOLE - 9/8/2017, 9:33 AM Enlarge / Dangerous molds fill the walls of a flooded home in New Orleans, Louisiana,...
Furnace Maintenance and Indoor Air Quality
Maintaining Your Furnace Your furnace is an important part of maintaining a comfortable home during colder weather. That’s why it’s a good idea to schedule a furnace inspection once a year. Neglecting regular maintenance can result in heating loss, energy inefficiency...
New California Pool and Spa Safety Barrier Requirements 2018
California Pool and Spa Safety Barrier Requirements Double - 2018 Aliso Viejo, CA: A new California law known as the Pool Safety Act (SB442) has been signed by Governor Brown and became effective on January 1, 2018. The law requires new or remodeled pools and spas to...
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