Cell Phone Tower Radiation and Cancer
Cellular (cell) phones first became widely available in the United States in the 1990s, but since then their use has increased dramatically. The widespread use of cell phone rf waves has led to cell phone towers being placed in many communities. These towers, also called base stations, have electronic equipment and antennas that receive and transmit…
Carbon Dioxide Levels and Cognitive Reasoning
A Harvard University study concluded that cognitive reasoning is a function of environmental carbon dioxide levels and levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). Evaluate levels of carbon dioxide and VOC’s in your workplace today to determine whether indoor fresh air ventilation is adequate. Call 516-724-4574 if you would like Angstrom Testing Services to evaluate levels of…
Formaldehyde Testing – Are Your Cabinets making you Sick?
Formaldehyde Testing of Composite Wood Are your wood cabinets making you sick? Formaldehyde is a mucous membrane (eye, nose, throat) irritant, and some people develop allergic sensitivities to formaldehyde and other VOC’s. The most common formaldehyde emitting items are kitchen cabinets and built-in cabinetry which are fabricated from medium density fiberboard (MDF). Formaldehyde is also…
Hidden Mold
Hidden mold on sheetrock inside a wall cavity can cause allergy-like symptoms in sensitive individuals if mold spores become airborne and are inhaled. Mold spores can also trigger an asthma attack in asthmatics. Airborne mold sampling for laboratory analysis in the presence of hidden mold growth can often reveal the existence of hidden mold growth…
Lead Dust Testing
Lead Dust Exposure Lead dust testing is the primary means to evaluate the lead dust hazards in a residence. The primary pathway for lead to enter into children’s bloodstream is from hand-to-mouth contact. Children under 6 years of age, and women in child-bearing-years, are most vulnerable to lead poisoning. To reduce the risk of exposure,…
Mold Removal Tips
Mold Removal Tips – To prevent exposure to molds and their mycotoxins, water damage should always be promptly addressed before significant mold growth occurs. Where water damage is recurrent, mycotoxin producing molds can be expected to predominate within weeks of the water damage event, provided that nutrient is available to support the mold colony. Paint…
The EPA’s National Carbon Monoxide Air Quality Standard is 9 parts per million
Carbon Monoxide The EPA Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide is 9 parts per million. Carbon monoxide (CO) is both an asphyxiant gas and an indicator of the presence of other combustion-related vapors. Elevated levels of carbon monoxide generally result from defective combustion exhaust systems, automotive exhaust, and tobacco smoke. CO levels may vary…
Couches, Mattresses, Pillows, and Carpeting
Dust Mite Allergens Some level of dust mite allergens can be expected in couches, mattresses, pillows and carpeting. We can perform dust sampling and laboratory analysis to determine if dust mite allergen levels are elevated. To reduce the potential of exposure to dust mite allergens, we recommend that you consider covering couches, love seats, and…
Cockroaches – The effects on Air Quality
The saliva, feces, and shedding body parts of cockroaches can trigger asthma and allergies in sensitive individuals. Cat allergens originate from the cat’s saliva and sweat glands, get dispersed into the room, and settle in dust deposits when the cat sheds its hair. A mouse’s skin sheddings, urine, and saliva are significant sources of rodent…
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP)
In 2010, the EPA’s RRP (renovation, repair and painting) Rule became effective. This rule was designed to protect against lead hazards that may occur when lead-based paint is disturbed during renovation, repair and painting work. Contracting firms and their workers must be trained and certified to conduct such work in pre-1978 housing in accordance with…
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