EPISODE158 - John Shulte, Ex. Dir. & Tim Hoysradt, Treasurer -NADCA
What's new in the world of HVAC systems cleaning? Maybe more than you realize. There are a lot of interesting issues we plan to discuss this week. From the use of antimicrobials in HVAC systems to the latest on NADCA's Research about the energy benefits of cleaning HVAC systems. We will also discuss the future of NADCA's HVAC cleaning standards along with NADCA's positions on sanitizing, deodorizing and cleaning microbial contamination in HVAC systems. Our guests this week are John Shulte, NADCA Executive Director and Tim Hoysradt owner of Twins Environmental and NADCA Treasurer. All this and some other timely issues including the pending release of the RIA/IESO soot in HVAC standard this week on IAQ Radio.
Posted on March 6th, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE157 - Lisa Nagy, MD -Environmental Medicine & Health
Lisa Nagy, MD was recently interviewed for Nightline because her story is quite incredible, horrific and has a happy ending. She and her husband Wes lived in a home in California which caused she, the dog and Wes to become adrenally insufficient among many other problems that they developed. It was a toxic exposure that led to this, thyroid insufficiency in all of them (both dogs) and muscle weakness in Dr. Nagy and the dogs. One dog developed Myasthenia Gravis and Wes developed Pemphigus Foliaceus both autoimmune diseases possibly induced by this exposure. It is from this personal experience that Dr. Nagy, who was trained in Emergency Medicine, has learned about Chemical Sensitivity and Environmental Medicine and hopes to educate the country about the condition that almost killed her and plagues, to some degree, at least 40% of the population.
Posted on February 27, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE156 - Part 2 Cleaning Science & Chemistry with Mike Kerner
Last week we discussed cleaning chemistry and science issues with Mike Kerner. This week Mike and the Z-man take it a step further to discuss the following issues and much more:
-What environmental or personal safety impact and do cleaning products have and what is being done to reduce that impact?
-What is meant by green and how do we determine whether something is green?
-What's the difference between materials that are naturally derived versus those that are synthetic?
-What can we do to make cleaning products and processes safe?
-Just how toxic are cleaning products?
-What is the proper use of a disinfectant?
-What is meant by green washing?
-What would be an example of green washing?
Join Mike Kerner and the Z-Man as they continue our discussion of cleaning products.
Posted on February 20, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE155 -Cleaning Science: Part 1 with Mike Kerner
This week we begin a two part series on cleaning science issues. What is cleaning science? Is there a good body of evidence that helps us understand what works best? The Z-Man and Radio Joe intend to get down to brass tacks about cleaning science and chemistry. Join us Friday at noon for the next two weeks for fair and balanced treatment of an important topic.
Posted on February 20, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE154 -Integrated Pest Mngmt. w Mike Dicroce & Maria Moio -Pgh Schools
This week we tackle an issue that has escaped our radar for too long. Integrated Pest Management is one of the most important methods known for helping improve indoor environmental quality. When a home or building is crawling with little creatures not much else gets your attention. Then in some cases there can be an overreaction which creates even bigger problems. This week we discuss the correct way to deal with pests and we do so with two people that have an excellent track record under difficult circumstances. Mike Dicroce and Maria Moio are in charge of the Pittsburgh Public Schools IPM program and join us to discuss the ins and outs of Integrated Pest Management.
Posted on February 20, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE153 - Product presumed guilty. The chemical is making me sick!
This week Radio Joe will interview the Z-Man about handling IEQ problems that may or may not have been caused by remediation projects. This show for contractors, consultants and consumers will help everyone avoid those sticky situations when a consumer feels the remedy was worse than the problem.
Posted on February 20, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE152 - Patrick MacRoy - Executive Director - Alliance for Healthy Homes
This week IAQ Radio welcomes Mr. Patrick MacRoy the Executive Director for the Alliance for Health Housing. Under Mr. MacRoy's leadership the Alliance has done some remarkable work including the development of a terrific guidance document for restoration of flood damaged homes following Hurricane Katrina. We will review this document and much more during this weeks show with Mr. MacRoy.
Posted on January 23rd, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE151 - Radio Joe's Consumer Show -You Don't Have a Mold Problem!
This week IAQ Radio will focus on answering questions for consumers of mold and/or IAQ services. What should I expect from a mold inspector? How do I find a good mold remediator? Can I do this myself or do I need a professional? What is the best certification for me to look for? Why is there so much confusing and conflicting advice available about this subject? Join us Friday at noon as we answer these questions and more on the IAQ Radio Consumer Show.
Posted on January 16th, 2010 > Listen Now
EPISODE150 - Radio Joe and the Z-Man, 2009 Year in Review
Radio Joe and the Z-man are going through the archives to pick out some of the highlights of 2009 for this special episode. We have some tough decisions to make but we are sure you will like the results.
Posted on December 21st, 2009 > Listen Now
EPISODE149 - Rebecca Morley, Ex Dir. NCHH & Jerome A. Paulson, MD
This week we focus on children's health and indoor environments. Our guests are Rebecca Morley, Executive Director of the National Center for Healthy Housing and Jerome A. Paulson, MD Associate Research Professor in the Department of [...]
Posted on December 12th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE148 - Phillip P. Jalbert -Ex. Sec. Fed. Interagency Council on IAQ
Interested in how our federal government coordinates its research into indoor air quality, facilitates the exchange of information relating to IAQ issues among federal agencies, state and local governments, the research community, the private sector and the [...]
Posted on December 5th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE147 - Paul J. Snyder, CIH, CSP -OSHA Enforcement Update
Have you heard any rumors that OSHA may be preparing to increase enforcement activity under the new administration? Do you have any questions about the focus of this possible new enforcement initiative? Would you like to know the [...]
Posted on November 28th, 2009 > Read More
Episode 146 - Mike Findley PhD, CIH, CSP - Control of IEQ Issues
This week the IAQ Radio will focus on education and control of IEQ issues. Our guest is Dr. Michael Findley who is teaching the new Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, Applications for IEQ course at the University of West Florida. We will discuss online training [...]
Posted on November 14th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE145 - Sam Rashkin - EPA Energy Star and More
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Energy efficient homes must also maintain good indoor air quality for people and Mr. Rashkin will talk to us about how how ENERGY STAR takes IAQ into consideration [...]
Posted on November 7th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE144 - Andy Robinson -Why Heat Drying? Why Now?
What's up with "Heat Drying"? Does it work but more importantly how does it work and what can go wrong if you don't know what you are doing? What are [...]
Posted on October 31st, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE143 - Alan P. Zelicoff, MD The H1N1 Virus: Fact vs. Fiction
Alan Zelicoff is a physician (board certified in internal medicine 1992, clinical fellowship in rheumatology, 1983) and physicist (A.B., Princeton, 1975), who has had a varied career including clinical practice, teaching, and operations research. In the latter roles, he was Senior Scientist in the Center for National Security [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE142 -Carl Grimes - The Emerging Industry Synergy and YOUR Future
Where are the IEQ, disaster restoration and building science worlds headed? Is there an emerging synergy between government agencies, government supported associations, the medical community, the green movement and the existing IAQ, disaster restoration and building science groups? What role will government agencies and government funded associations play in this emerging industry? How will all this affect you and your [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE141-Wane A. Baker PE, CIH -Why Do People Get Sick in Damp Buildings?
When Wane Baker tells us the World Health Organization report "Dampness and Mould" is the most important document to come out on the subject to date, we listen! Then we ask questions to help others understand why one of the most respected IEQ professionals [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE140 - Eva-M. King, PhD, Asthma/Allergies and IAQ
Dr. Eva King is the Senior Scientist and leader of the immunoassay team at Indoor Biotechnologies, Inc., a global leader in allergen detection and prevention. Mold gets most of the press when there are numerous allergy and asthma triggers that lurk in homes and buildings. This week we will discuss the other allergy [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE138 - McGregor Pearce, MPH
What could possibly be interesting about mold and mildew, you ask? It's all in the content and the presentation style of the person discussing the subject. IAQ Radio is delighted to have internationally known and acclaimed expert on the subject McGregor Pearce of St. Paul, Minnesota, for a 3rd appearance on our program. Mac is an environmental health consultant specializing in [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2009 > Read More
EPISODE137 - Jack Springston, CIH, CSP and Dietrich Weyel, ScD, CIH
IAQ Radio 9-11-09 Memorial Show! This week with IAQ Radio falling on the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on the USA we will be doing a show on Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene: Applications to Indoor Environmental Quality that uses examples from projects that only occurred as the result of the tragic events [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2009 > Read More
Episode 136 - Ritchie Shoemaker, MD - New Research on Damp Buildings
IAQ Radio is going to have a special show half way through our Summer Break. Join us when we talk to Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker about the latest research he is publishing on damp buildings and health effects. According to the author one [...]
Posted on August 17th, 2009 > Read More
Episode 135 - Steve Toburen - Strategies for Success
When Steve Toburen last appeared on IAQ Radio his subject was "healing the loss" based on a succesful progamt that he developed and markets to restoration contractors on how to relate and communicate with people that have suffered fire and water damage losses. In this week's guest appearance we will delve [...]
Posted on August 17th, 2009 > Read More
Episode 134 - Ken Larsen, CR, WLS - Principles of Drying Water Damaged Structures
Independent thinker and water damage restoration innovator to share his knowledge and opinions this week on IAQradio. Ken Larsen, CR, WLS a restoration industry veteran since 1978 joins the hosts of IAQradio. [...]
Posted on August 17th, 2009 > Read More
Episode 133 - Felicia Cianciarulo, Ph.D. -Microbiology Applications to IEQ & Restoration
Dr. Cianciarulo is an Assistant Professor at Carlow University that teaches General Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Science Teaching for Elementary Education Majors, Anatomy and Physiology She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. [...]
Posted on July 20th, 2009 > Read More
Episode 132 - Bud Offermann MSME, PE, CIH - Indoor Environmental Engineering
Mr. Offermann has 25 years experience as an IAQ researcher, sick building investigator, mitigation planner, healthy building design consultant, expert witness, technical author, and workshop instructor. He is president of Indoor Environmental Engineering, a San Francisco based IAQ consulting firm. Under Mr. Offermann's supervision IEE [...]
Posted on: July 10th, 2009 > Read More
Episode 131 - William B. Rose, Research Architect -Univ. of Illinois
William B. Rose is Research Architect at the Building Research Council-School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His major field of university research involves water and its effects on buildings. He is the author of Water in Buildings: an architect’s guide to moisture and mold published in 2005 by Wiley & Sons. […]
