COMMON CAUSES OF ODORS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Calling in an expert to deal with a bad smell can seem like overkill to someone who’s never dealt with an odor problem before. However, bad odors are a serious threat to indoor air quality and should always be taken seriously. Unpleasant odors can damage productivity, create a hostile work environment, and, depending on the source, be potentially harmful. When faced with an odor complaint
ONE COMPANY YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO RUN
If you think running your business is tough, try thinking about how Santa operates the North Pole. From least to most complex, here are the four hardest aspects of running an operation that delivers gifts to 7 billion people.
OVERLOOKED STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH WORKPLACE ALLERGENS
Allergies can range from a mild irritation, such as an itchy throat after breathing in cat hair, to a near-death experience, like when a person with a nut allergy comes into contact with peanuts. Most people who are aware of their allergy triggers take precautions to keep themselves safe,
JODY THOMASON, VP OF PRODUCTS DIVISION & CORPORATE PURCHASING,
EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC.
Since 2006, I have worked with EMSL Analytical, Inc., as their Vice President of the Products Division & Corporate Purchasing. This is a position that covers a wide field, which is fitting, because, as the nation’s leading environment testing firm, EMSL offers
PREPARE YOUR BUILDING IN HURRICANE SEASON
Last fall marked one of the worst hurricane seasons to date. Several hurricanes devastated the United States and many island territories, and FEMA reported that Hurricane Harvey was “probably the worst disaster in Texas history.” Experts warn this year could be
HOW BUILDING OWNERS AVOID MOLD PROBLEMS
Indoor air quality and mold problems go hand in hand. There are many times when mold proves to be the source of a tenant’s IAQ complaints. This is because molds are found everywhere and can thrive with ease.
AN UNEXPECTED SOURCE OF CO IN YOUR BUILDING
Between 2010 and 2015, 2,244 people died from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. With symptoms like confusion, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and shortness of breath, CO poisoning is a threat in both residential and commercial buildings.
SHOULD BUILDING MANAGERS BAN OFFICE PLANTS?
In 1989, as part of their Clean Air Study, NASA released a list of common indoor plants they determined were able to “play a major role in removal of organic chemicals from indoor air.” The chemicals used in this study were benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde, which occurred during longterm
DUCT CLEANING IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
When it comes to duct cleaning, no operating space is exempt, including commercial buildings. Dirt, dust, and debris containing allergens and contaminants love to collect in hidden areas, and commercial buildings have these spaces in spades. The HVAC systems in buildings need
WHAT’S ANTIFREEZE DOING IN YOUR BUILDING?
Some time ago, our team was called to the 13th floor of an office building. The receptionist reported smelling a sweet chemical-like odor a few times every week. The scent was so powerful that it made her physically ill.