Tag: HVAC
Identifying and Minimizing Mold in the Workplace
Big Cost Benefits of Better IAQ
Training Checklist for Mold Remediation Workers
EPA’s Top 10 Tools for Saving Energy This Winter
#1 Maintain your heating equipment to lower utility bills. EPA estimates home heating and cooling costs account for about $1,000. Maintaining the efficiency of your home’s HVAC system can have a big effect on your utility bills. So schedule an HVAC checkup with a licensed HVAC contractor to make sure your system is operating at […]
Do You Have a Mold Problem? Tips to Find Out
Why You Should Be Worried About Mold In Your Workplace
Molds are forms of fungi that are found everywhere. They can be found both indoors and outdoors all year around. You are exposed to them daily in the air you breathe. Some people have symptoms like those of hay fever and the common cold, but the symptoms can last for longer periods. Molds can also […]
Green Buildings for Better IAQ
However, he explains that energy efficiency is not the only reason. “Roughly a third of all energy use is associated with buildings, so you’ve seen green become associated with energy efficiency,” he explains. “But for a large employer, the largest expense is personnel.” As a result, IAQ and occupant health and safety issues have “ratcheted […]
What You Can Do to Prevent and Control IAQ Problems
According to OSHA, “Management needs to be receptive to potential concerns and complaints and train workers on how to identify and report air quality concerns.” If employees have issues, it’s the job of leaders to assess the situation and take corrective action. Building owners and managers should develop and implement an IAQ management plan to […]
IAQ and Your Workplace
What are the causes of unhealthful air? What are the effects on worker health and productivity? What can you do to reduce the risk? Would cleaner, greener building might also save you money? What Is IAQ? IAQ is the quality of the air inside buildings as represented by concentrations of pollutants and thermal conditions like […]