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Confronting Convention—Ron Jones

Excerpt from GreenBuilder 01.2012 A favorite story of mine comes from an interview with Thomas Edison who, late in his life, reportedly confided that if he “had known anything about metallurgy” he would never have invented the incandescent light bulb, because he “would have known it is impossible”. The human imagination may be among the [...]

Della White Cancer Research–Support Program

Abita Springs, LA Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI (National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors) announced last night on CE Training that the month of October will be dedicated to the memory of Della White, NORMI Director, who succombed to breast cancer in January of 2011. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Della [...]

Earthquake Doesn’t Stop Training

Abita Springs, LA NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, conducted its first Virginia Mold Licensing class in Alexandria last week between an earthquake and impending Hurricane Irene. The successful training provided three days of mold training for professionals who were interested in being trained as Mold Inspectors and Mold Remediator Supervisors which [...]

NORMI Schedules Mold Classes in Pennsylvania

Abita Springs, 08/02/2011 NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, announced today that mold classes have been scheduled in Pennsylvania to meet the new Commonwealth of Virginia DPOR Mold Licensing Law and give Pennsylvania mold professionals the training and credibility they need to succeed in the marketplace. The classes will be held at Schaper’s Supply [...]

NORMI Schedules Remediation/Assessor Class in Virginia

Abita Springs, 08/02/2011 NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, announced today that classes have been scheduled in Virginia to meet the new Commonwealth of Virginia DPOR Mold Licensing Law. The classes will be held at the Holiday Inn–Eisenhower in Alexandria, Virginia on 08/24-26/11 and include the 16 hour Mold Worker, 24 [...]

NORMI Approved for Virginia Mold Training

Abita Springs, LA The Commonwealth of Virginia legislature has put into place a Mold Licensing Law regulating work in the mold industry effective July 1, 2011. Professionals must be licensed in three areas of expertise, namely Mold Remediation Worker, Mold Remediation Supervisor and Mold Inspector. Additionally, NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors [...]

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Biological Pollutants

What are they?

Biological pollutants include bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, dust mites and other insects, animal dander (tiny scales from hair, feathers or skin) and molds and mildew. They can travel through the air and are often invisible. They are usually inhaled, either alone or by attaching themselves to particles of dust and then entering the respiratory system.

What do they do?

Some biological contaminants trigger allergic reactions, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis, allergic rhinitis, and some types of asthma. Infectious diseases, such as influenza, measles, and chicken pox are transmitted through the air. Molds and mildew release disease-causing toxins. Symptoms of health problems caused by biological pollutants include sneezing, watery-eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness, lethargy, fever, and digestive problems.

What you can do about them.

Control the humidity. Biological pollutants thrive in damp, warm environments. A relative humidity of 30-50 percent is recommended for homes. If you use a cool mist or ultra sonic humidifier clean it daily and only use distilled water.
Keep air conditioner filters clean and change them often.
If possible install exhaust fans that are vented outside in your kitchen and bathrooms. Clothes dryers should also be vented outside.
Use synthetic bedding and wash it once a week in hot water.
Buy an air purifier. It removes and destroys biological pollutants, including microorganisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, viruses, molds, fungi, dust mites, and allergens.