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INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The Safety Inspection and Education Division assists public entities in addressing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns. The Division received grant monies from the US EPA to be used to address IAQ issues in the public school systems. Assessments and sampling can be conducted in the schools at no charge (. . . FREE) by our qualified Industrial Hygienists.

Typical IAQ concerns are addressed via public employee complaints or through an advisory inspection at the request of the employer. Examples include:

· Temperature, humidity problems

· “Stuffy” air, lack of movement

· Dirt or particulates on or from the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system (HVAC)

· Visible mold growth

· Unusual odors, (i.e., chemical, musty . . .)

· Sickness associated with public building occupancy such as headache, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, congestion,   itching, irritation of the eyes, nose or throat, coughing and fatigue. These common flu-like symptoms are not experienced   outside of the facility.

For further information, or to request an inspection of your facility:

CONTACT:

Chicago Area – Edna Lubuquin, Industrial Hygienist (312) 793-1825
or Edna.Lubuguin@Illinois.gov

Central Illinois – Cheryl J. Neff, Industrial Hygienist (217) 782-9386
or cheryl.neff@illinois.gov

Southern Illinois – Robert Gonzenbach, Industrial Hygienist (618) 993-7092
or bob.gonzenbach@illinois.gov

IAQ Professional Resources: (HOT LINKS)

American Industrial Hygiene Association
(www.aiha.org/governmentaffairs-pr/html/mold-intro.htm)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/default.htm)

Environmental Protection Agency
(www.epa.gov/iaq)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(www.osha.gov/SLTC/indoorairquality/index.html)

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(www.cdc.gov/niosh/ieqfs.html)

California Indoor Air Quality Program
(www.cal-iaq.org)

TOPICS:

   Mold

The Facts About Mold: For Everyone
(www.aiha.org/governmentaffairs-pr/html/mold-consumer.htm)

The Facts About Mold: For the Professional
(www.aiha.org/governmentaffairs-pr/html/mold-professional.htm)

Questions and Answers on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds
(www.cdc.nceh/airpollution/mold/stachy.htm)

   Mold Remediation

EPA Guide: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
(www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/mold_remediation.html)
To request a free copy, send an e-mail . . . . .

   Tools for Schools Kit

EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools kit
(www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tools4s2.html)

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