by Mike McFadden | Feb 16, 2017 | Industrial Hygiene
It’s that time of year when windows are rarely (if ever) cracked open to let in brisk winter air. That’s great for keeping the indoor temperature regulated, but keeping a stuffy office might actually cause more harm than good. Poor indoor air quality can cause adverse...
by Mike McFadden | Jan 24, 2017 | Industrial Hygiene
Our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) professionals regularly receive phone calls regarding mold testing. Occasionally, those calls will come from a homeowner. In those cases, there are only a couple of options: A) Hire a professional to perform an IAQ assessment and mold...
by Mike McFadden | Jul 24, 2015 | Industrial Hygiene
The word “formaldehyde” may immediately trigger thoughts an awful smell wafting through the air on frog dissection day. The compound is commonly used in medical settings as a preservative, but what is it, exactly? Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent,...