READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 4 of 10)

READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 4 of 10)

(4 RC) - This survey report of the indoor air quality of new California homes reveals that new single‐family detached homes in California are built relatively airtight with very low exterior air-flow, and can often exceed exposure guidelines for air contaminants with indoor sources, such as formaldehyde and some other volatile organic compounds. Mechanical ventilation systems are needed to provide a dependable, continuous supply of outdoor air to new homes, and reductions of various indoor formaldehyde sources are also needed. The following report details the methods of this study, discusses the outcomes, and summarizes the results with several recommendations for improved indoor ventilation.

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READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 3 of 10)

READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 3 of 10)

(4 RC) - This survey report of the indoor air quality of new California homes reveals that new single‐family detached homes in California are built relatively airtight with very low exterior air-flow, and can often exceed exposure guidelines for air contaminants with indoor sources, such as formaldehyde and some other volatile organic compounds. Mechanical ventilation systems are needed to provide a dependable, continuous supply of outdoor air to new homes, and reductions of various indoor formaldehyde sources are also needed. The following report details the methods of this study, discusses the outcomes, and summarizes the results with several recommendations for improved indoor ventilation.

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READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 2 of 10)

READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 2 of 10)

(4 RC) - This survey report of the indoor air quality of new California homes reveals that new single‐family detached homes in California are built relatively airtight with very low exterior air-flow, and can often exceed exposure guidelines for air contaminants with indoor sources, such as formaldehyde and some other volatile organic compounds. Mechanical ventilation systems are needed to provide a dependable, continuous supply of outdoor air to new homes, and reductions of various indoor formaldehyde sources are also needed. The following report details the methods of this study, discusses the outcomes, and summarizes the results with several recommendations for improved indoor ventilation.

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READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 1 of 10)

READ: CAC - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes (Part 1 of 10)

(4 RC) - This survey report of the indoor air quality of new California homes reveals that new single‐family detached homes in California are built relatively airtight with very low exterior air-flow, and can often exceed exposure guidelines for air contaminants with indoor sources, such as formaldehyde and some other volatile organic compounds. Mechanical ventilation systems are needed to provide a dependable, continuous supply of outdoor air to new homes, and reductions of various indoor formaldehyde sources are also needed. The following report details the methods of this study, discusses the outcomes, and summarizes the results with several recommendations for improved indoor ventilation.

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READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 2 of 2)

READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - In order for respirators to provide effective protection they must be properly selected, used, and maintained as part of a written program, which describes how employers will provide employees adequate medical evaluations, training, and fit testing. This packet of informational documents, templates, and regulations contains all the necessary tools medical administrators need to develop an effective respiratory protection program.

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READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 1 of 2)

READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - In order for respirators to provide effective protection they must be properly selected, used, and maintained as part of a written program, which describes how employers will provide employees adequate medical evaluations, training, and fit testing. This packet of informational documents, templates, and regulations contains all the necessary tools medical administrators need to develop an effective respiratory protection program.

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READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 4 of 4)

READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 4 of 4)

(4 RC) - This document is a report on a CPSC investigation prompted by consumer complaints of air quality problems due to Chinese drywall. The study assessed the environmental conditions in homes with “Chinese drywall” to determine if those conditions could contribute to the health symptoms and material degradation being reported by some residents.

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READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 3 of 4)

READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 3 of 4)

(3 RC) - This document is a report on a CPSC investigation prompted by consumer complaints of air quality problems due to Chinese drywall. The study assessed the environmental conditions in homes with “Chinese drywall” to determine if those conditions could contribute to the health symptoms and material degradation being reported by some residents.

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