Sampling for Environmental Allergens
Testing for Environmental Allergens By Dr. Harriet Burge, EMLab P&K Chief Aerobiologist and Director of Scientific Advisory Board Visual Sampling "Sampling" for allergens may be as simple as looking for the sources. A large pollinating birch tree in the front yard...
Mold Comparison Using ERMI Test
Abstract The goal of this study was to examine whether the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) scale created for United States (U.S.) homes was applicable in the assessment of mold contamination for Australian homes. Settled-dust samples were collected in...
ERMI Mold Test Research 2017
Stephen Vesper, Jean M. Cox-Ganser, Larry Wymer & Ju-Hyeong Park Page 00 | Received 26 Jul 2017, Accepted 01 Sep 2017, Accepted author version posted online: 20 Oct 2017 Download citation ABSTRACT The goal of this study was to evaluate the possible use of the...
Testing your home for radon
November is designated as Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is caused by the breakdown of the uranium found in our soil, rock, or water. When radon releases into our outdoor air, the effects are diluted, and aren’t...
Impact of Mold on Health
Researchers develop realistic system to study impact of residential mold on health Date: February 26, 2016 Source: American Society for Microbiology Summary: Residential mold has increased in recent years, due to water damage from a rising frequency of flooding. But...
EPA Comment Period for Radon Certification
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability; opening of a 60-day public comment period. SUMMARY: Since 1988, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has administered a statutorily-mandated program under the Indoor Radon Abatement...
New Pool Safety Law
October 11, 2017 Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 442 (SB442 Newman) into law. The bill amends Section 7195 of the Business and Professions Code as well as Sections 115922 and 115925 of the Health and Safety Code. Bills typically go into effect on January 1 after...
Dog and Cat Allergens Exposures and Asthma
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, In Practice published an article in July 2017 examining “the effect of dog and cat allergen exposures on asthma morbidity in the US population.” Utilizing the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is a...
Poor Air Quality Sonoma From Fires : Steps to Reduce Your Exposure
Extremely High Levels of PM2.5: Steps to Reduce Your Exposure The U.S. AQI does not include recommendations for PM2.5 levels above 500, but levels are sometimes worse (“beyond index”). What should I do? Pollution is hazardous at these levels. Everyone should take...
What to expect when it’s time to get your home inspected
Buying a house can be difficult enough — especially in today’s market. Even after a seller accepts an offer, the sale is not a done deal until certain “contingencies” are met. Some are straightforward: Some buyers stipulate, for example, that a sale cannot...
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