Industry Links

http://www.theperforminghome.com
Healthy Home Solutions to make your home cleaner, greener, and energy efficient

Water Restoration and Mold Remediation Industry

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) —Information on and standards for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industry.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) —Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings

Non-profit organizations

Indoor Air Quality Association—An organization that promotes the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public.

American Lung Association—General and specific information about indoor air pollution, solutions, and helpful tips. Includes a Guide for Creating a Healthier Home.

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America—An organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergic diseases.

Environmental Health Center, a division of the National Safety Council—Fact sheets and educational materials about indoor air quality pollutants, problems, and solutions.

Greenguard Environmental Institute—A guide to certified low-emitting interior products and building materials.

Aerias—Online resource dedicated to promoting better human health and better business through IAQ awareness. Aerias provides the latest news and comprehensive information on indoor environmental quality and its impact on human health.

National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Lung, Allergic and Immune Diseases—Founded in 1899 as a nonsectarian, nonprofit hospital, dedicated exclusively to the research and treatment of respiratory, immune, and allergic disorders.

Commercial and Professional Organizations

http://www.nadca.com
National Air Duct Cleaners Association - Standard setting body for the duct cleaning industry.

American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) —Information on engineering issues and indoor air quality. Stanard setting body for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry.

American Indoor Air Quality Council—A non-profit association for IAQ managers, technicians, investigators, consultants and professionals that promotes awareness, education, and certification in the field of Indoor Air Quality through learning, sharing, and networking.

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)—General and specific information about indoor air pollution, assessment, solutions, and helpful tips. nformation on industrial hygiene and indoor air quality issues including mold hazards and legal issues. See also their "Facts About Mold: A Glossary" and General Mold Information

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc. —ACGIH® is a member-based organization that advances occupational and environmental health.

Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)—This organization verifies the test results of home air cleaners. This site is sponsored by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).

Pollen.com—Provides current, local allergy reports and forecasts for every ZIP code in the continental United States.

The Weather Channel—The Weather Channel’s Allergies section contains helpful allergy information, including daily forecasts for tree, grass and ragweed pollens.

Government – US – State

New York City Department of Health Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology—Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments, May 7, 1993

California Environmental Protection Agency—Air Resources Board— Frequently asked questions and information sheets on the types of pollutants, health effects of indoor air pollution, and ways to reduce indoor air pollution. Information sheets on air cleaning devices and filters.

California Indoor Air Quality Program, California Dept. of Health Services—Information about upcoming IAQ events, as well as IAQ information sheets and helpful links.

University of Minnesota—Home Indoor Quality Knowledge Base—Lots of good Web links and information on indoor air quality.

University of Minnesota Extension Service—Information about molds in the home.

Washington State Dept. of Health, Division of Environmental Health, Office of Environmental Health and Safety—Information about asbestos, formaldehyde, mold, carbon monoxide and other indoor air pollutants.

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commission, Mold and Homeowner Insurance—Factsheet covers how consumers can protect their property from mold damage.

Government – US – Federal

National Institutes of Health—Offers a variety of environmental health topics for the consumer.

National Library of Medicine—Medline Plus—Excellent IAQ resource, including helpful Web links related to IAQ.

National Pesticide Information Center—Provides information about pesticides to the general public as well as the medical, veterinary, and professional communities.

US Consumer Product Safety Commission—Offers a variety of indoor air quality publications. These publications are the same as the National Safety Council offerings.

US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—Offers information on health-related topics with a focus on preventing and controlling diseases, disability and injury.

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Indoor Air Quality—IAQ hotline, publications and resources.

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Asbestos—General information about asbestos and its health effects.

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lead—General information about lead and its health effects.

International

Health Canada—Information on common indoor pollutants, their risks, and how to minimize them in the home.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation—General information and practical tips on how to improve indoor air quality.

World Health Organization (WHO)—Offers a variety of indoor air quality publications from an international perspective.