Indoor Quality Air Testing
3 Tips to Improve Your Office’s Indoor Air Quality This Spring
Spring is a beautiful time to live in Seattle, but for allergy sufferers, it can be a miserable experience regardless of the weather. Unfortunately, holing up indoors won’t necessarily improve your allergies. Poor indoor air quality at work can actually be worse than polluted outdoor air due to the closed nature of offices and other potential contaminants. Luckily, there are
How to Test for Formaldehyde from Wood Laminate Flooring
With the recent release of information regarding high levels of formaldehyde in Chinese made laminate flooring, many clients have requested that we test the air in their home to see if potentially toxic levels of formaldehyde are present. Below you can find information on our indoor air quality testing services that relate to formaldehyde that may be present in laminate
Asbestos in Seattle Commercial Buildings – What You Need to Know
Asbestos is a harmful mineral fiber that was commonly used in insulation, certain ceiling treatments, flooring, cement siding, and other building materials. The danger of the material comes from disturbed particles becoming airborne and inhaled into the lung. Inhalation of asbestos has been proven to lead to lung disease and cancer. Environmental testing services can diagnose and identify air quality
A Guide to Office Indoor Air Quality
Why is Indoor Air Quality Important in the Workplace? Indoor air quality is one of the leading concerns to businesses and employees alike because it can have a substantial impact on the health and productivity of workers in an office environment. The majority of working hours is spent indoors and studies conducted by the EPA have concluded that indoor air
An Office Indoor Air Quality Sample Report
As our buildings become more energy efficient and more densely occupied, it is important to monitor the air quality in offices spaces regularly. Hawk Environmental Services has a cost-effective way to collect data, perform inspections, and generate detailed reports to deal employee complaints, perform preventative maintenance, and for routine purposes. Our full reports are usually 25-100 pages long, but please
How Office Furniture Can Affect Your Air Quality and Health
Chances are that the outdoor air quality near your office isn’t what’s causing respiratory illnesses this time of year – it’s more likely the indoor air quality of that stuffy cubicle den. With less fresh air circulating due to colder weather, your office building probably isn’t doing you any favors as far as your health goes. A recent office construction
5 Ways Air Quality Affects Your Health
Air quality inside your home or office has a substantial effect on your health. Things like chemical exposure, toxic or irritating gasses, particulates, or biological materials can inversely impact your breathing environment and cause significant issues. Here are 5 ways air quality affects your health: 1. Exasperates Existing Conditions People who already suffer from diseases like asthma and diabetes (as
Check your Indoor Air Quality before Winter
We all tend to spend more time indoors during the winter months. It’s as true in Seattle as it is in Buffalo or Phoenix or anywhere else. There’s something appealing about piling on the blankets and sitting in front of a roaring fire. But there’s something we tend to overlook with our increased time indoors – our indoor air quality. “Go
Seattle Mold Testing: Types of Mold & Important Facts
Mold and fungus growth in your home can cause serious health problems, in addition to affecting your overall indoor air quality. According to the Washington State Department of Health, some molds have mycotoxins, which can have harmful effects on your health. “When people are exposed to high levels of mold mycotoxins they may suffer toxic effects, including fatigue, nausea, headaches,
5 Home Systems to Check for Better Indoor Air Quality
The quality of the air in your home affects your family’s health in more ways than you might think. If you find yourself suffering from an illness, or you notice moisture damage or strange smells, you may have home systems that are harming your indoor air quality. Here are five top home systems that you should check and monitor that