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Indoor air pollution Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems 
 "Failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity [from a flooded building] can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. ... This fact sheet discusses problems caused by microbial growth ... and the steps you can take to lessen these effects." Includes links to related information. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/flood.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Indoor Air: Mold
Documents about mold, covering topics such as mold and moisture, mold cleanup, asthma and mold, and mold in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Includes links to information about floods, indoor air quality, and related topics. Some material available in Spanish. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 6, 2005 National Library of Medicine: Indoor Air Pollution
This site provides links to information about indoor air pollution, including an overview of health issues, regulations and policy, specific chemicals and substances (such as tobacco smoke, radon, and biological substances), organizations, and information from the National Library of Medicine databases. Some information available in Spanish. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/indoorairpollution.html Topics: Pollution Last updated Jun 15, 2005 OSHA Fact Sheet: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Overview of the harms associated with breathing carbon monoxide (CO), a "poisonous, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas." Discusses occupations where there may be risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, what to do if you think someone has been poisoned, prevention tips for employers and employees, applicable OSHA standards, and sources for more information. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/carbonmonoxide-factsheet.pdf Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Safety and Health Topics: Molds and Fungi
Workplace safety information about indoor air quality concerns related to molds and fungi, including applicable OSHA standards, associated health effects, detection, and control and cleanup. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/molds/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution Last updated Oct 18, 2005 Sources of Indoor Air Pollution: Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Fact sheet on the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), which is "an odorless, colorless and toxic gas" that "can kill you before you are aware it is in your home." Topics include sources of CO (such as leaking chimneys and furnaces, and backdrafting from wood stoves and fireplaces), health effects, and guidelines for reducing exposure to CO. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution Last updated Jan 10, 2006 |
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