Indoor Air Quality (iaq) Radio

The Pioneers of IEQ Series returns this with pioneer practitioner and educator Mike McGuinness, CIH, CET, CIAQP. Mr. McGuinness began his career in industrial hygiene and occupational health with NJ Department of Labor in 1973. He also worked for six years with the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) before returning to the NJ DOL as their Senior Occupational Health Consultant. In 1984 he started RK Occupational & Environmental Analysis, Inc. to provide industrial hygiene, occupational health and indoor environmental quality consulting and training services for a wide range of public and private clients. Mr. McGuinness is one of only 70 CIH's worldwide with the Indoor Environmental Quality sub-specialty through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Anyone that knows him is aware that he has some strong opinions and is not afraid to voice them. We are looking forward to providing him the type of platform he deserves and getting his take on current events in the IEQ and disaste

In They are Poisoning Us, Mann tells a riveting story of concealment, confusion and insidiously immoral behavior on the part of industry and governmental agencies. He also reveals exciting new scientific developments that are finally producing new treatments for the environmentally disabled. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about their health in our increasingly "chemicalized" world. No one is immune.

Dr. Randy R. Rapp is an Associate Professor of Building Construction Management Technology at Purdue University and coordinates the Disaster Restoration and Reconstruction Management concentration. He has practical experience of the impact of both natural and man-made disasters and has worked in government and commercial contexts. While with Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR), he served in project controls and operations for Hurricane Katrina and materiel and logistics management for Hurricane Wilma. He was also the project controls manager and deputy program general manager for the Restore Iraqi Oil program. With Edward R. Fisk, he co-authored the Introduction to Engineering Construction Inspection (2004), contributes to redevelopment of the Certified Restorer credential for the Restoration Industry Association, and chaired the Government Affairs Committee of the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

Microban antimicrobial protection is built-in to products during manufacturing to provide continuous antimicrobial protection. Microban uses a broad range of antimicrobial technologies that can be found in hundreds of consumer, industrial and medical products around the world. Join us Friday and LEARN MORE about this highly successful multinational business from Scott Rosenzweig, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Microban International, Inc.

Barry Westbrook founded DocAir in 2002 to make buildings work better. Since 80% of all the homes that will be in service 30 years from now are already constructed, DocAir provides diagnostic and remediation services to improve the performance and sustainability of residential homes and commercial buildings. For new construction DocAir also offers a one stop source for an integrated high performance building package that includes HVAC design and testing, thermal insulation, and storm water management. Mr. Westbrook has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Physics and has attained a number of professional credentials including Professional Engineer, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager. His 30 year career includes stints as construction superintendent, Licensed Master Plumber, industrial process engineer, and environmental consultant. Today, Barry considers his role to be primarily that of building scientist and consumer ad

Mr. Fugler is a Senior Researcher and Project Manager for the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC). Don has been a fixture at CMHC for going on 30 years and has been responsible for some of the most important energy, IAQ and building science research in the world. Join us to LEARN MORE about the gold mine of resources and research at your fingertips because of people like this weeks guest.

Larry Robertson, the Indoor Air Quality Association's 1st President and founding board member and has been a leader in IAQ research and services for over 2 decades. Robertson is known for establishing Mycotech Biological, Inc. (MBI), one of the first environmental laboratories that specialized in the identification of fungi and their association with HVAC systems. He also contributed in the initial development of the CIE and CMR certification programs and served on the Texas Mold Task Force relative to the development of mold regulations in the State of Texas. Robertson was also co-founder of Indoor Environmental Consultants, Home Diagnostics, Purysis I, Purysis II, LARO, Microfungi, Inc., and the Aeromycological Society of America. Robertson has recently divested from all of these entities and formed the Robertson Environmental Consulting (REC) Group to provide consulting and indoor environmental services through a network of consultants and remediators across the country. www.robertsonenvironmentalconsultin

This week NADCA Executive Director John Shulte joins us to discuss HVAC cleaning issues and the recent Dateline NBC expose on duct cleaning scams. A recent press release from NADCA describes the segment as follows: "The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) participated in an undercover investigation by Chris Hansen and Dateline NBC to expose companies that use bait and switch tactics to take advantage of consumers. The investigation culminated in a segment that aired January 30, 2011, featuring NADCA President Buck Sheppard as the industry expert. After witnessing one of the scam operators in action, Sheppard was taken aback. "It was amazing how unscrupulous some people can actually be," he noted." Join us Friday at noon to LEARN MORE about HVAC cleaning and how NADCA and others are trying to shine the light on bait and switch tactics in the duct cleaning and other industries.

This week we welcome Jeff Cross to IAQ Radio for a discussion of current events in cleaning and restoration plus some marketing tips from one of the best known marketing pros in the industry. Jeff is the Senior Editor of Cleanfax magazine and also has over 20 years of hands on experience in the carpet and furniture cleaning industry. His "Totally Booked University" marketing workshop is one of the most popular seminars in the industry and the marketing tips he teaches are applicable to any industry. Join us to hear Jeff discuss marketing, his views on how the economy is affecting the industry, if green cleaning is catching on, the CRI program, trade associations in today's era of instant electronic communications and much more. LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio with Jeff Cross, Radio Joe, The Z-man and Dr. Dietrich Weyle.

Mark Mendell, Ph.D., is currently a Staff Scientist/Epidemiologist in the Indoor Environment Group at EETD, and an Air Pollution Research Specialist at the California Department of Public Health. Dr. Mendell is on the editorial board of the journal Indoor Air and a member of the International Academy of Indoor Air Sciences. He was formerly at the Centers for Disease Control/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, where he was head of the National Occupational Research Agenda Team on Indoor Environments. Dr. Mendell holds a BA from Cornell University; a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon; and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of California at Berkeley, School of Public Health. Dr. Mendell has worked for 20 years in the field of environmental epidemiology, focused on health effects related to indoor environments in buildings. His work includes field research to help understand relationships between specific factors and conditions in buildings and health effec

Anthony (Tony) Worthan serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Air Quality Sciences. Worthan promises to address "green" as it relates to IAQ; a critical issue for IAQ Radio listeners including maintenance supervisors, disaster relief managers and indoor environmental professionals. These individuals are faced with "green" confusion every day: why and how should green products be selected and used? Defining Green Products provides an opportunity to educate and empower these decision-makers to make better choices that impact indoor air quality (IAQ) and its effects on human health. With extensive experience in indoor air quality and pollutant emissions from furniture, construction materials and consumer products, Worthan's knowledge of sick building syndrome and indoor pollutant sources brings a scientific understanding of why a "green" product must be a "healthy" product. He holds a master's degree in Public Health in Environmental and Occupational Health and a Management Development post-graduat

We start out 2011 with a look at the regulatory landscape for IAQ, disaster restoration and building science issues. What's pending? What's on hold? What's in place? What does the future look like? Join us to LEARN MORE with the foremost expert on Environmental Health regulatory activity Attorney Doug Farquher.

We wrapped up 2010 with a review of the federal, state and local regulatory landscape for IAQ. A round table discussion with the principles of IAQ Radio. LEARN MORE at www.iaqradio.com

Indoor environmental professionals typically find bad indoor air quality in buildings where there are plumbing problems. Winter is here and so are the plumbing problems associated with the season such as frozen and busted pipes. How are common plumbing problems diagnosed and repaired? Why is a properly designed and functioning plumbing system important to indoor air quality? What simple and inexpensive step should all homeowners take to possibly prevent prevent against water damage in the laundry? What are the recommended methods for maintaining proper flow through drains and sewer lines. Join us this Friday, December 10th at noon eastern time when the plumbing experts from Mr. Rooter Plumbing join RadioJoe and the Z-Man on IAQradio.

Dr. Ponessa recently retired from Rutgers Cooperative Extension after serving 25 years as the Housing, Indoor Environment and Health specialist. In that position, he worked on curriculum development and outreach education, serving both lay and professional audiences. Areas of specialization included the indoor environment and its impact on health; management of building moisture problems and building science/construction technology. We are looking forward to getting Dr. Ponessa's views on the past, present and future of IEQ and building science issues.

This week Mr. Henry Gifford of Building Energy Science joins us to discuss building science issues, energy savings techniques and the class action lawsuit he is part of against the United Stated Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has become the de facto building state of the art for many architects, building owners, local, state and federal buildings. Mr. Gifford contends that just should not be the case and that the program does not help save energy and therefore is fatally flawed. We will LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio!

Most of us belong to some type of association whether it's the AAA or AARP or a trade association like those that many of our listeners belong to. This week we will explore the legal landscape for associations with Steven John Fellman, Esq. a specialist on association legal matters. We will also hear from Glenn Fellman the president of Association & Communications Management Group, which is the association management company serving the Indoor Air Quality Association, Indoor Environmental Standards Organization, and most recently the Restoration Industry Association. LEARN MORE about what associations can and cannot or should not be doing while representing our interests.

What's happening at the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)? We will find out this week when we interview IICRC President Mr. Patrick Winters CAE/IOM. Mr. Winters was hired as IICRC President in August of 2009 and his goal is to lead the organization to excellence in all functional areas. Mr. Winters has over 35 years experience as a nonprofit executive specializing in foundations, institutes, professional societies and trade associations. IAQ Radio will be exploring the world of not for profit associations in the IAQ, disaster restoration and building science industries for the next few weeks and we are excited about our first interview on the subject with the President of what is probably the most influential association in the disaster restoration industry. Join us live or download the show later but don't miss the opportunity to learn more about the industry and associations that represent us.

In our continuing effort to present all sides of the issues this week we present Attorney David Governo and Dr. Howard Sandler for the defense. Mr. Governo the founding partner of the Governo Law Firm in Boston, Massachusetts and an expert in toxic tort and environmental litigation. Dr Sandler is a physician specializing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine who served as a medical officer with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, CDC, USPHS), a consultant to the U.S. OSHA, and U.S. EPA and an invited presenter on occupational health causation for the National Academy of Sciences. He has also testified on request before the U.S. Congress and state legislatures on occupational health issues including microbials.

This week we have Part 2, of our series titled "Is the Approach to IAQ, Green Buildings and Mold Science Based? Regular IAQ Radio contributor Don Weekes, CIH, CSP of InAir Environmental will join us to discuss if it is practical to take a purely science based approach to IAQ, Green Buildings or Mold issues.