Indoor air pollutants is one of the worst environmental problem we have in the United States. The effects of indoor air pollution can be short term eye and throat irritation or long term effects like respiratory disease and cancer. Some air pollution can even cause death. An Industrial Health and Safety Consultant can test your facility for indoor air quality and then create simple solutions on how to 1) reduce the indoor air pollution, 2) stop asbestos pollution, and 3) Solve mold & moisture contamination problems.
Symptoms of Indoor Air Pollution
- coughing
- sneezing
- watery eyes
- fatigue
- dizziness
- headaches
- upper respiratory congestion
Respiratory Health Effects
- Rhinitis, nasal congestion (inflammation of the nose, runny nose)
- Epistaxis (nose bleeds)
- Dyspnea (difficulty of breathing or painful breathing)
- Pharyngitis (sore throat), cough
- Wheezing, worsening asthma
- Severe lung disease
More Severe Health Effects
- Conjunctival (eye) irritation
- Rashes
- Fever, chills
- Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat, sometimes leading to shortness of breath)
- Headache or dizziness
- Lethargy, fatigue, malaise
- Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
- Myalgia (muscle pain)
- Hearing loss
Types of Contaminants and Their Sources
| Contamination | Sources | |
|---|---|---|
| VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) |
Perfumes, hairsprays, furniture polish Cleaning solvents Hobby and craft supplies Pesticides Carpet dyes and fibers Glues, adhesives, sealants. |
Paints, stains, varnishes, strippers Wood preservatives Dry cleaned clothes, moth repellents Air fresheners Stored fuels, and automotive products Contaminated water Plastics |
| Formaldehyde | Paricleboard, interior-grade plywood Cabinetry, furniture |
Urea Formaldehyde foam insulation Carpet, fabrics |
| Pesticides | Insecticides, (including termiticides) Rodenticides |
Fungicides, disinfectants Herbicides (from outdoor use) |
| Lead | Lead-based paint | Exterior dust and soil |
| Carbon Monoxide carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide |
Improperly operating gas or oil furnace/hot water heater, fireplace, wood stove | Unvented gas heater/kerosene heater |
| Sulfur Dioxide | Combustion of sulfur-containing fuels (primarily kerosene heaters) | |
| RSP (respirable particulates) | Fireplace, woodstove Unvented gas heater |
Tobacco products Unvented kerosene heater |
| PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) | Fireplace, woodstove Unvented kerosene heater |
Tobacco products |
| ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) | Tobacco products | |
| Biological contaminants | Plants, animals, birds, humans Pillows, bedding, house dust Wet or damp materials |
Standing water Humidifiers, evaporative coolers Hot water tank |
| Asbestos | Pipe and furnace insulation Ceiling and floor tiles & many others! |
Decorative sprays Shingles and siding |
| Radon | Soil and rock Some building materials |
Water |
Environmental Risk Management can help you navigate through the standards, create a remediation plan, and involved the right government entities at the appropriate times to keep your environmental remediation plan on target and in compliance.
Contact Us (859-689-9222 – KY, 513-367-4100 – OH) to get more information about how we can help your business.
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About Environmental Risk Management
1-Source Turnkey Environmental & Safety Services
Since 1989, Environmental Risk Management has been providing responsive, client focused 1-source turnkey solutions for a wide variety of environmental safety challenges. With our experience and extensive network of diverse internal and external resources, our clients trust us to provide quality Environmental & Safety Services for their businesses.Environmental Risk Management has a main corporate office located in Greater Cincinnati and satellite locations to national accounts.
We Are Experienced and Certified
Jim Davis, a former EPA compliance inspector founded Environmental Risk Management, Inc. in 1989. All field/analytical procedures performed are NIOSH, AIHA, EPA, ASTM and/or state approved. We provide you with cost-effective practical solutions.
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