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Knowing the EPA’s RPP rule can save contractors from big fines and keep homeowners safe
A property owner was recently fined for failing to comply with the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) in regards to lead paint. The owner was fined for conducting work without being licensed or using lead safe practices. This blog will discuss the RRP...
Could Carbon Nanotubes Have The Same Dangers As Asbestos?
If you are a technology enthusiast, you have likely heard of the carbon nanotubes. These microscopic, extremely durable, fibers are an emerging technology which can have drastic impacts on technology and infrastructure. However, many experts have noted similar...
New Requirements for Hospitals and Nursing Homes Regarding Legionella Bacteria
Recent Amendments to Illinois House Bill 158 The new amendments added to Section 90-10 of The Hospital Licensing Act and Section 90-5 of the Nursing Care Act have made it a requirement for nursing homes and hospitals to test their water systems in accordance with a...
New Bill To Support Clean Air
In a previous blog, we discussed the Biden Administration’s Clean Air in Buildings Challenge. This challenge serves as a call to action to building owners to investigate indoor air quality in while also making upgrades to existing HVAC systems. This process may seem...
A Proactive IAQ Strategy Can Help Companies Take Advantage of Being in the Office
How Can Companies and Employees Take Advantage of the Benefits of Working in an Office? – Start with a Strategy to Ensure Healthy Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) A recent New York Times article revealed average Manhattan office rent prices have dropped from an early 2020...
Can PM2.5 Impact Depression and Dementia
May is mental health awareness month. The link between mental health and indoor air quality is often overlooked. This week’s blog will discuss how elevated particulate matter might impact our mental state. What is PM2.5 According to the Environmental Protection Agency...
Can Climate Change Contribute to IAQ Problems?
Climate change can be an unsettling topic to discuss for some. Many tend to think of the consequences of rising temperatures and the increasing severity of weather patterns. One topic that is not usually discussed is how climate change will impact Indoor Air Quality,...
UV 222 – Safe for exposure and effective at eliminating microorganisms?
A UK study published by Scientific Reports in March 2022 showed UV light at a 222 nanometer wavelength emitted from krypton chloride lamps inactivated Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and proved safe for human exposure. UV light is a long proven technology for...
Black Lung Disease Linked to Silica Exposure?
A recent study published by the American Thoracic Society (ATC) revealed that the driving force for black lung disease is respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust exposure. Until recently there was limited direct evidence of linking RCS to black lung disease, fibrosis...
What is the EPA’s Clean Air in Buildings Challenge?
Have you heard about the EPA’s Clean Air in Buildings Challenge? In March 2022, the Biden administration announced this challenge as a call to action to building owners and operators to meet recommended guidelines to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and reduce the...
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