Leaky building insulation allows the summer sun warmed exterior walls to push heat through the building cavity and into the finished interior wherever there is an air gap. This can be found around windowsills, cables, and electrical outlets. Once the warm air escapes into the finished area and hits the air-conditioned environment, condensation occurs. The damp surface creates a perfect environment for MOLD to colonize.
In the July/August issue of Medical Construction & Design, Thom Wellington shares findings and best practices on how to ensure IAQ in Operating Rooms while working with restoration companies performing work after a construction project or emergency event.
Are you tired of feeling unwell without any answers? We understand the frustration of living with a chronic condition that baffles doctors. If you’ve tried countless tests and treatments without relief, there might be a hidden culprit: mold toxicity. Don’t worry; you’re not alone in this struggle.
In this blog, we’ll shed light on the possibility that mold could be causing your health issues and show you how to get tested for a definitive answer. Say goodbye to uncertainty and take the first step toward a healthier, happier you!
According to The New York Times, “more office workers are back at their desks than a year ago, but attendance at office buildings in New York, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco and other cities is languishing well below prepandemic levels.” Many buildings are looking at foreclosure and banks are worried. “How do we attract more tenants and keep the ones we have happy?” is a question faced by most building managers.
Our team is working on two interesting cases concerning possible Legionella that serve as a reminder to building owners and managers of the importance of having up-to-date Water Management Plans for their facilities.
While inspecting a home for MOLD for a prospective buyer, I noticed the front-end loading washing machine that was part of the sale. Mold was located on multiple parts of the door, the gasket, the plastic parts, and the sheet metal body of the washer. How can this happen and what does this do to clothes when washed?
Legionella is not as uncommon as most think. With summer approaching, water systems such as cooling misters need to be routinely cleaned, disinfected, and treated. It’s not just outdoor cooling misters.
Wellington Environmental technicians (after lock-out tag-out) are experienced at cleaning the fan housing and impellers without the introduction of odors into the AHU. We brush and HEPA vacuum the insulation panels to remove the surface mold prior to re-starting the unit.
The Linear Accelerator Room at this healthcare facility needed some flooring repairs below the equipment. However, any kind of dust would damage the equipment and it had to be fully protected with a plastic skin prior to any floor repair work.
The EPA Advisory recommends reducing sodium concentrations in drinking water to between 30 and 60 mg/L based on esthetic effects. This recommendation is not federally enforceable but is intended as a guideline for states. States may increase or decrease levels depending on local conditions. Availability of alternate source waters and other compelling factors are reasons for altering the recommended amount, provided that public health and welfare are not adversely affected.