Tips for Teachers
There are some things that teachers can do to help improve the indoor air quality of their classrooms and school. Here are some suggestions that we’d like to offer: Locate your ventilation unit. Find out if it is working and bringing fresh air into your classroom. Don’t obstruct your vent with books, supplies or furniture. Ask your custodian when the filters were last changed. Avoid bringing pets, plants, rugs,...
5 Reasons That You Should Get A Phase I ESA
There are many occasions when we will receive a phone call from someone who needs an emergency Phase I ESA done. We are often given the challenge of producing the Phase I as soon as possible, typically in 10 – 15 business days. Although we enjoy the challenge, by remembering these key reasons, you should be able to at least reduce the stress associated with a Phase I. The lender...
Asbestos: What You Need to Know
Asbestos: it’s that scary word that you may hear from time to time, especially if you work or live in an old building. Whether you know a lot or very little about asbestos, what are the most important things that you need to know! We have narrowed it down to the top 5 things. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. The mineral is composed of fine,...
Jeremy T. Malcom of Alliance Environmental Group, Inc. Earns Accredited ACAC Certification
Jeremy T. Malcom of Alliance Environmental Group, Inc. Earns Accredited ACAC Certification Indianapolis, IN June 2015 Jeremy T. Malcom has been awarded the Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designation by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). This prestigious, board-awarded certification recognizes Malcom’s knowledge and field experience in indoor environmental investigation and consulting. To earn the CIEC designation, Jeremy passed a rigorous examination based on respected industry texts. He...
Top Allergens In Your Home
Spring is here! With the arrival of Spring, many individuals are cringing at the thought of those nasty allergies that seem to appear every year. Although your first thought might be to hide inside your home, these common home allergens might make you think twice! Read below to find out what the top allergens in your home are and how you can minimize their effect on you! Bedroom and...
Are You Hip With The HEPA Filters?
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) within schools is on the radar for the Indiana State Department of Health. IAQ concerns have made their way into the spotlight as more and more data is becoming available regarding the effects on the human body. As with asbestos, young children who are exposed to poor indoor air quality are more susceptible to developing breathing deficiencies. The State of Indiana is making great strides...
Fungi Found Indoors
Alternaria is found in plants, soil, food and indoor environments. Alternaria is an opportunistic pathogen in immunosuppressed persons, especially bone marrow transplant patients. Alternaria can colonize nasal passages, causing sinusitis, and contributes to the onset of childhood asthma. Alternaria may cause Type I (“hay fever”) and Type III (hypersensitive) allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Ascospores are reproductive spores formed by Ascomycetes fungi. Ascomycetes consist of approximately 15,000 species of...
