The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that while fungal eye infections are extremely rare, they can be very serious and can be caused by many different types of fungi. The following information is sourced from the CDC’s … [Read more...]
Each year, floods cause billions of dollars in property damage. For those that may encounter floodwaters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created the infographic Be Ready! Floods. This downloadable PDF provides valuable information on … [Read more...]
Many people associate allergies with spring, but allergies can be a problem for people any month of the year and the summer season is no exception. Summer allergies can be caused by seasonal outdoor culprits or due to the presence of indoor allergens. Two … [Read more...]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance for cleaning and disinfecting a workplace if someone is sick. This includes guidance for cleaning and disinfecting facilities. For those … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Reopening Guidance In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the widespread temporary closure of businesses, schools and institutions that were deemed non-essential. As these entities prepared to begin to reopen, the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
Each year, billions of passengers take flights to locations across the globe. The aviation industry is a critical component of the worldwide economy, moving people, goods and employing millions of workers. The current pandemic has raised concerns about … [Read more...]
An untold number of buildings across the globe were temporarily closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many were vacated on short notice without enough time for the proper decommissioning of the building systems and a large number had minimal … [Read more...]
Purchasing a home is major decision for anyone, but this can be an especially nerve-racking time for first-time homebuyers. First-time homebuyers may be overwhelmed with the process of looking for a home, negotiating a sales price, getting a mortgage and … [Read more...]
In 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a publication to help workers and … [Read more...]
While it may be tempting to use a do it yourself (DIY) mold test kit that utilizes settling plates to diagnose mold in a home or other type of building, this over-the-counter method often has many shortcomings. Settling plates are petri dishes set out … [Read more...]
