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February 1, 2023

Tag: Indoor Air Quality

Mitigating Potential COVID-19 Exposure with HVAC Systems

Wednesday, 17 June 2020 by Laurel Cain
How HVAC Systems Help Reduce Potential COVID-19 Exposure: As the economy begins to reopen and we return to our buildings, what role do building ventilation systems play in reducing our risks of infection? Infection via inhalation or contact with droplets is well understood at this point. Another potential exposure route being discussed is exposure via
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Healthy Building Science taking care of our community

Thursday, 12 March 2020 by Alana
growing concern for the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-10)
With growing concern about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we at HBS (Healthy Building Science) want our clients and community to know we are taking precautionary measures to ensure their safety, health, and well-being as a top priority.  In addition to our standard Health and Safety Program at HBS, our staff has been instructed to
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Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality During Fire Season

Monday, 02 December 2019 by Alex
I’ve lived in California for over 30 years. Most of that time I never really thought about wildfires; their destructive flames seemed only possible in the movies. That has changed, not just for me, but for most Californians, who have become brutally aware of the very real threat wildfire poses. While fire itself is by
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Air Quality Index (AQI) and You

Wednesday, 06 February 2019 by Alex
Air Quality Index (AQI) and You During the 2018 Paradise Fire smoke wave, many in the Bay Area obsessively checked online for air quality information and updates. Here is an overview of a handful of real-time air quality websites I found helpful and how they compare. Keep in mind that climate change plus newer and cheaper
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DIY Box Fan Filter – MERV 13 versus HEPA Air Purifier

Sunday, 18 November 2018 by leon
Air flow of fan filter on intake side. Wildfire smoke and air quality
DIY Box Fan Filter & Air Quality Experiment Here in San Francisco and surrounding areas kids are stuck indoors during this smoke wave caused by our wild fires with little or no air filtration. In San Francisco the school buildings are older and are not setup to have building wide air filtration. Nor can cash-strapped
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Cleaning Up a Cannabis Grow Operation

Thursday, 15 November 2018 by healthybuilding
How to Clean Up a Weed Grow Operation
With the legalization of marijuana, some black-market growers are abandoning their illegal cannabis grow operations. Grow ops, often set up in rented properties, can leave a mess for landlords to clean up. Many of these properties are put up for sale and then become the responsibility of the home buyer. Identifying a grow op is 
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Home Renovation: Tips for How Avoiding Lead Dust When Doing Repairs Yourself

Friday, 09 November 2018 by healthybuilding
How To Avoid Lead Dust For DIY Home Renovations
How To Avoid Lead Dust During Home Renovations Containment, Wet Methods, HEPA Vacuum and Prompt Clean-up are the main work practices to follow in order to reduce exposure to lead dust during renovation. Sticking to these concepts will help avoid most common pathways of exposing your family to lead dust. Whether or not the paint
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Bay Area Air Quality Among Worst In Nation

Thursday, 26 April 2018 by healthybuilding
Bay Area Air Quality Among Worst In Nation As an industrial hygienist it came as a surprise that the American Lung Association recently ranked Bay Area air quality among the worst in nation for air pollution and particulates. Unhealthy levels of pollution were found in numerous parts of the country, but the San Francisco Bay
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New OSHA Silica Testing Requirement in Effect

Wednesday, 25 October 2017 by healthybuilding
New OSHA Silica Testing Requirement in Effect OSHA has issued two standards (“rules”) to minimize exposure to respirable crystalline silica. One rule applies to construction trades, and the other to general industry and maritime workplaces. This blog focuses on the new OSHA Silica Testing requirements for the construction industry. September 23, 2017, kicked off enforcement for
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What To Do About Dust and Smoke From Fires

Thursday, 19 October 2017 by healthybuilding
Dust and Smoke from Fires Far more people have been impacted by dust and smoke than fires themselves. If you were directly impacted by fires you should read Cleaning After Fire. For others in the region who have been more directly impacted by dust and smoke from fires, please consider these tips to minimize health
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