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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, keep paint on…
According to the Mayo clinic, thirdhand smoke is residual nicotine and other chemicals left on indoor surfaces by tobacco smoke. People are exposed to these chemicals by touching contaminated surfaces or breathing in the off-gassing from these surfaces. This residue is thought to react with common indoor pollutants to create a toxic mix including cancer…
Insulating cold water pipes with an appropriate insulating material is essential to prevent condensate formation on plumbing pipes during hot humid summer months. Condensate will form on chilled and cold water pipes that are uninsulated or poorly insulated and will drip onto ceilings and onto floors and cause water damage and mold growth on surfaces. Insulating cold water pipes with Armaflex elastomeric closed cell thermal insulation with seal-sealing edges will prevent condensate formation.
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…
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, mattresses, bedding with very…
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 used in automobile upholstery,…
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…
EPA Renovation Repair and Painting Rule The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule is a regulation issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States. It is aimed at reducing lead exposure from renovation, repair, and painting activities in buildings constructed before 1978, which often contain lead-based paint. The rule mandates several key…
