Air Quality Solutions Blog

What causes indoor air quality pollution?

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March 17, 2014

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Indoor Air Pollution

Indoor air quality problems come from two major sources. One is outdoor air that enters our home, carrying with it pollution and airborne contaminants. The other is ourselves. We introduce items into our homes or offices that release harmful off gases, spores and fibers into the air. indoor  air pollutants […]

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Poor air quality liabilities for building owners

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March 17, 2014

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Workplace Air Quality

If you are a business or commercial building owner then you need to ensure the well being of your occupants. Caring for their safety and well-being goes beyond being a good humanitarian, it helps to minimize your liabilities as a business or property owner. Although many Canadian jurisdictions do not […]

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Radon in your air

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March 17, 2014

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Radon

Radon is an invisible, radioactive atomic gas that results from the radioactive decay of radium. Radium may be found in rock formations beneath buildings or in certain building materials themselves. Radon is probably the most pervasive serious hazard for indoor air in Canada and Europe, and is likely responsible for […]

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Particulates in your air

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March 17, 2014

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Particulates

Particulates are solid or liquid matter with aerodynamic diameters ranging from .005 to 100um. Dusts, fumes, smoke and organisms such as viruses, pollen grains, bacteria and fungal spores are solid particulate matter, whereas mists and fog are liquid particulate matter. Indoor particles come from both indoor and outdoor sources and […]

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Carbon Dioxide in your air

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March 17, 2014

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Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide is emitted by humans and it correlates with human metabolic activity. It is a surrogate for indoor pollutants. At levels that are unusually high indoors, Carbon Dioxide may cause drowsiness, headaches or a decreased level of functioning. Humans are the main indoor source of carbon dioxide and higher levels […]

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