IAQ Radio

EPISODE245 - Dietrich Weyel, ScD, CIH -Science of IEQ part 2

Part 2 of our series on the Science of IEQ covered toxicology, air movement, pressure differentials. and more. You will love Dr. Weyel's fascinating down to earth overview of toxicology. Never thought toxicology could hold your interest, try this! LEARN MORE with our Technical Director, Dr. Dietrich Weyel at his best!!!

EPISODE244 -Dr. Dietrich Weyel -The Science of Indoor Environmental Quality

The science of indoor environmental quality is a topic that elicits a lot of discussion and disagreement. How much science does one have to know to perform IEQ contracting or consulting? Does one need to a High School diploma or Bachelor of Science to perform IEQ contracting or consulting? With the broad spectrum of science categories which areas are most applicable to IEQ investigations and contracting? What are the key science concepts that IEQ contractors and consultants need to understand? This week Dr. Dietrich Weyel will help us LEARN MORE about the most applicable areas of science for IEQ contractors and consultants on IAQ Radio.

EPIS. 243 -James Scott, PhD -Past, Present & Future of Indoor Microbiology

This week on IAQ Radio we have James A. Scott, PhD CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Sporometrics in Toronto CA. Dr. Scott shook up the IAQA Conference with his keynote presentation in LasVegas titled, "The Past, Present and Future of Indoor Microbiology. The past and present aren't all that controversial but Dr. James predictions for the near future of indoor microbiology had the attendees and later the internet buzzing. How far off is the future? What new tools will indoor environmental professionals have at their disposal? What does this mean to laboratories and IEQ investigators? LEARN MORE Friday, April 13th at 12:00 eastern when we get out the crystal ball and look into the future of indoor environments on IAQ Radio!

EPISODE242 - Darrell Paulson -IICRC Chairman All about IICRC!

The IICRC is a large organization with a lot of influence in the cleaning, restoration and inspection field. They are also an enigma to many in the industry. Who is the IICRC? How have they become so powerful within the cleaning and restoration world? What is coming down the road with the IICRC? Whatâ??s up with the name change to The Clean Trust are they really going back to IICRC?
We will talk this week with Darrell Paulson IICRC Chairman and CEO of Advanced Restoration Specialists, Inc. Mr. Paulson has been an integral part of the IICRC since 1983 as a member of the BOD, Shareholder and Committee Chair. He has also been an integral part of the recent changes at IICRC including the decision to return to the IICRC name. Mr. Paulson is well known as an industry veteran, speaker at conventions and association volunteer. LEARN MORE about the future of disaster restoration training, standards, certification and more this week on IAQ Radio.

EPISODE241 - Ed Light, CIH & Martin L. King, ASA, CR - Light N King Strike

Fire Restoration and Repair Issues and Answers - This week on IAQ Radio we discuss fire damage and restoration a subject that often times doesn't get enough respect. We will be interviewing Ed Light, CIH and Martin King, ASA, CR. Ed Light has specialized in the investigation and control of IAQ concerns for 30 years. His consulting group, Building Dynamics, provides industrial hygiene and HVAC engineering services throughout the U.S. with notable projects including IAQ assessments of the White House, South Pole Station and buildings impacted by 9/11. Martin King was the Restoration Industries Association Technical Advisor for 30 years, where he developed a broad range of restoration procedures and published over 300 articles in trade journals. He currently serves as CEO of Martin Churchill Associates, Inc. Damage Investigators and Appraisers and has investigated and prepared formal reports on over 2000 property damage cases.
Recently Light N King have been working together to improve the knowledge and science behind fire damage restoration and repair. Unfortunately, fire damage and restoration issues often times take a back seat to more "sexy" mold. It seems that mold gets all the attention even though fire damage is an extremely important issue. Join us this week on IAQ Radio and LEARN MORE as we try and shed some light on this issue and its importance.

EPISODE240 -Dr. Peter M. Sandman -Creator "Risk = Hazard + Outrage" Formula

Creator of the "Risk = Hazard + Outrage" formula for risk communication, Peter M. Sandman is one of the preeminent risk communication speakers and consultants in the United States today, and has also worked extensively in Europe, Australia, and elsewhere. His unique and effective approach to managing risk controversies has made him much in demand for other sorts of reputation management as well.
Dr. Sandman has helped his clients through a wide range of public controversies that threatened corporate or government reputation -from oil spills to labor-management battles; from vaccine autism scares to the siting of hazardous waste facilities. In the terms first popularized by Dr. Sandman, these are usually situations where the "hazard" is low, the "outrage" is high, and the core task is outrage management.

EPISODE 239 -Mickey Lee & Ashley Easterby -Goings on from Down Under

"Goings on Down Under in the World of Restoration" an International Perspective live from Australia this week two industry veterans Mickey Lee and Ashley Easterby will join us to discuss some current events in the restoration industry.

EPISODE238- Peter Crosa "Soft Selling Hardened Claims Adjusters"

Mr. Crosa has been a licensed independent adjuster and private investigator for over 30 years handling large complex losses throughout the United States and Latin America. Since 2000 he has traveled the country conducting workshops and keynote speeches on the topic of marketing vendor services to adjusters and insurance companies.
Mr. Crosa is also the author of 4 books including: 2012 Restoration Contractor's Guide to Insurance Repair, Soft Selling Hardened Claims Adjusters, Claims Marketing Tipz & An Adjuster Is What An Adjuster Does. Peter is also a frequent contributor to Cleanfax Magazine and other industry publications. Join us this week and LEARN MORE about the ins and outs of working with insurance companies and adjusters.

EPISODE 237 - Ed Cross, Esq. -"The Restoration Lawyer"

Cross & Associates is the nation's leading law firm advocating for the interests of the cleaning and restoration industries. Edward H. Cross has represented over 50 cleaning and restoration companies across the country. He has obtained trial court victories on behalf of cleaning and restoration companies, successfully resolving over 1,000 disputes and recovering many millions of dollars. He was a key contributor to the IICRC's published standards for professional water damage restoration and mold remediation. Known as "Restoration Lawyer," Ed has given over 75 invited presentations to RIA, CFI, Connections and other national groups. He has published over 35 articles on legal issues affecting the cleaning and restoration industries. He is the director of the Restoration Industry Defense Alliance (RIDA), the author of the "Restoration Lawyer Newsletter" and "Standardized Contract Forms for the Cleaning and Restoration Industries," and the Moderator of the Restoration Law Group on LinkedIn.

EPISODE 236 -Tony Havics, PE, CIH, CHMM Wane Baker, PE, CIH Tom Yacobellis

Particles & Aerosol Physics - More than Meets the Eye & Field Testing Air Filtration Devices -
This week we will discuss the issues that make performing field tests of air filtration devices and HEPA vacuums such a challenge. Tony Havics, PE, CIH,CHMM Wane Baker, PE, CIH and Tom Yacobellis are coming on to discuss the reason particles behave the way they do, the challenges in determining how well we are capturing these particles and the limitations of our instruments and equipment when it comes to particle capture and measurement.
The Air Filtration Device Standards Development Committee (AFD) of the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO) will be continuing its research efforts by conducting a three-day testing program of HEPA-filtered negative air type or collection machines in mid March. The purpose of this event is to gather additional data to complete the development of an ANSI/IESO Standard for the field evaluation of portable HEPA-equipped air filtration devices. The committee is seeking multi-channel laser particle counters from various manufacturers and the assistance of manufacturers' representatives who are proficient in their use. We hope to help them publicize what they are doing and help listeners LEARN MORE about particles, particulate and aerosol physics this week on IAQ Radio.