Archive for the ‘Infection Control & Prevention’ Category
Posted on: March 10th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  Lead is a dangerous element that is estimated to be found in 25% of all homes nation-wide (U.S. EPA 2001; U.S. HUD 1999). Excessive exposure to children can cause reduced intelligence, impaired hearing, reduced stature, and many other adverse health […]
Posted on: March 6th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  Dust Mites Dust mites are 8-legged arthropods that live in the house dust of homes where they are prevalent. They have been recognized as a major source of allergens regarding house dust since 1967 and feed on organic materials such […]
Posted on: February 19th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  The process of off-gassing is the evaporation of volatile chemicals in non-metallic materials. This means that the building materials in your home can release chemicals into the air, which then become part of the air you are breathing. Such suspect materials include: carpet, […]
Posted on: January 31st, 2014 by Peter Sierck  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) developed an Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (E.R.M.I.) intended for research only as a way to objectively describe the mold burden inside one’s residence. There have been complaints about firms using this method despite the […]
Posted on: January 28th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  10 Signs Why You May Need Moisture and Mold Testing If you notice any of these concerns where you live or work you might need a professional mold and moisture survey and possible mold testing. 1. You see mold growing […]
Posted on: June 18th, 2013 by Peter Sierck  Hospital acquired infections, (HAIs) or nosocomial infections are in the news daily, but where outside of hospitals can you contract these same bugs? Away from a hospital setting the these bacteria and viruses are a known reality in airports, hotels, […]
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