Building Air Quality

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Environmental Resources

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)

Referrals to physicians who have experience with environmental exposures.

(847) 818-1800

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc. (ACGIH)

Occupational and environmental health and safety information.

(513) 742-2020

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Information on industrial hygiene and indoor air quality issues including mold hazards and legal issues.

(703) 849-8888

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC)

Referrals to clinics with physicians who have experience with environmental exposures, inclduing exposures to mold; maintains a database of occupational and environmental cases.

(202) 347-4976

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Information on health-related topics inclduing asthma, molds in the environment, and occupational health.

(800) 311-3435

CDC's National Center for Environmental Health

"Questions and answers on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds."

(888) 232-6789

Health Canada, Health Protection Branch, Laboratory Centre for Disease Control, Office of Biosafety

Material Safety Data Sheets with health and safety information on infectious microorganisms, including Aspergillus and other molds and airborne biologicals.

(613) 957-1779

National Antimicrobial Information Network (NAIN)

Regulatory information, safety information, and product information on antimicrobials.

(800) 447-6349

National Institiure for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Health and safety information with a workplace orientation.

(800) 356-4674

National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN)

Information on pesticides/antimicrobial chemicals, including safety and disposal information.

(800) 858-7378

New York City Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology

"Guideline on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments."

(212) 788-4290

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Building Science Resources

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)

Information on engineering ussies and indoor air quality.

(800) 527-4723

Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR)

Disaster recovery, water and fire damage, emergency tips, referrals to professionals.

(800) 272-7012

Canada Mortgage and Housting Corporation

Several documents on mold-related topics available.

(613) 748-2003

Carpet and Rug Institute

Information on health-related topics including asthma, molds in the environment, and occupational health.

(800) 311-3435

Energy and Environmental Building Association

Information on energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings, humidity/moisture control/vapor barriers.

(952) 881-1098

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Information on and standards for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industry.

(360) 693-5675

International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA)

Education and training and maintenance.

(800) 225-4772

International Society of Cleaning Technicians (ISCT)

Information on cleaning such as stain removal guide for carpets.

(800) 949-4728

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) - Cornell University

MSDSs contain information on chemicals or compounds including topics such as health effects, first aid, and protective equipment for people who work with or handle these chemicals.

MidAtlantic Environmental Hygiene Resource Center (MEHRC)

Indoor environmental quality training on topics including mold remediation.

(215) 387-4096

National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

Consumer information on remodeling, including help finding a professional remodeling contractor.

(847) 298-9200

National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)

Duct Cleaning Information.

(202) 737-2926

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

Information on building regulations, science, and technology.

(202) 289-7800