Contributory
factors to Mold, Bacterial Infections & Poor Air Quality found in Schools & Commercial Buildings - The increase in unhealthy levels of mold and deterioration in air quality are
thought to be attributed partly to changes in building construction ie. tightly sealed building with indequate ventilation causing increased indoor humidity. Many properties
we decontaminate are newly constructed buildings. The high mold incidence is believed to be related to the increased air tightness
of new construction techniques which allow moisture to become trapped in exterior walls, creating an environment conducive
to mold growth. In buildings with mold problems, centralized heating and air-conditioning systems can pick up contaminants
and re circulate them throughout the building thus potentially spreading the infestation.
- Delayed or insufficient maintenance in some schools and large
buildings allowing leaks, landscaping or gutters to direct water into or under buildings.
- The ability of bacteria to change their cellular structure
therefore requiring advanced cleaning/decontamination approaches.
* Sick
Building Syndrome (SBS): A term “used to describe situations in which building occupants experience
acute health & comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building” because all other probable
causes have been ruled out. Symptoms include headaches; eye, nose, and throat irritation; dry cough; dry or itchy skin; dizziness
and nausea; difficulty in concentrating; fatigue; and sensitivity to odors.
Sick building
syndrome is attributed to inadequate ventilation, chemical contaminants from indoor and outdoor sources, and biological contaminants
such as molds, bacteria, pollens, and viruses.
* Poor Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Regarding indoor
air quality, ventilation & health symptoms in schools, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory states that health problems
in schools related to indoor air quality are very similar to those symptoms reportedly experienced as sick building syndrome. Microbiological
pollutants, along with volatile organic compounds, CO, & CO2, were some of the most commonly measured air pollutants
in schools, and fungal spores, bacteria, & allergens
may be of particular concern.
Asthma
in Schools:
Asthma is the leading chronic illness of children in the United States and the leading cause of
school absenteeism. Asthma deaths and the number of children diagnosed with asthma continue to increase each year. In some
cases, this develops asthma due to exposure to indoor air pollutants such as mold. In many states, indoor air
pollutants are of special concern to school children because between 30-40% of schools have inadequate outdoor air introduced
into the building (America's Schools Report Differing Conditions; GAO/HEHS-96-103). Because most children spend a significant
part of their day in a school building, the DOH has identified indoor air quality in schools as a priority issue.
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FACT: Bacteria &
mold have re-invented their cellular structure requiring more advanced cleaning/process of decontamination. MRSA primarily
found in hospitals, a growing number of cases have been contracted at public gyms and schools. |
Problem:
MRSA bacteria live on fabrics and hard surfaces
for up to 90 days.
According to the CDCI it is essential to establish cleaning procedures for frequently touched
surfaces & surfaces that come into direct contact with people's skin.
The EPA suggest that a typical indoor
environment can be over 70% more contaminated that the outside air. these contaminants include bacteria, viruses, allergens
and mold spores.
Solution:
Our Environmentally
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& Assessment
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Program
– generating Written Warranty
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