You will learn about six major indoor air quality concerns: carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), asbestos, radon, mold, and lead. Learn how to assess possible air quality problems, and when a qualified professional should be contacted to test for them. You will also learn simple solutions to remedy indoor air quality concerns, and when a professional should be hired to mitigate them.
Section 1 – Carbon Monoxide
Introduction
Chapter 1 – What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
Chapter 2 – Combustion and Make-Up Air
Chapter 3 – Types of Combustion Appliances
Chapter 4 – Effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Chapter 5 – Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Chapter 6 – Other Carbon Monoxide Concerns
Section 2 – Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Chapter 1 – Where Do Volatile Organic Compounds Come From?
Chapter 2 – The Health Effects of VOC Exposure
Chapter 3 – What Levels of VOCs are Safe?
Chapter 4 – What Can I Do About VOCs in My Home?
Section 3 – Asbestos
Chapter 1 – Products That Contain Asbestos
Chapter 2 – What To Do if There is Asbestos in Your Home
Section 4 – Radon
Chapter 1 – What is Radon?
Chapter 2 – How Radon Enters a Home
Chapter 3 – Testing for Radon
Chapter 4 – Mitigation: Removing Radon from Your Home or Workplace
Section 5 – Mold
Chapter 1 – What is Mold
Chapter 2 – Home Investigation and Quiz
Chapter 3 – Mold Clean-Up and Removal
Chapter 4 – Mold Testing
Section 6 – Lead
Chapter 1 – Common Sources of Lead
Chapter 2 – Lead Poisoning Health Risks
Chapter 3 – Prevention of Lead Poisoning
