IAQ Radio

EPISODE202 - Michael McGuinness, CIH, CET, CIAQP

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 disaster restoration industries. Text in your questions, give us a call to say hello or download the show later, whatever you do don't miss this opportunity to LEARN MORE from one of the pioneers of the IEQ industry this week on IAQ Radio.

EPISODE201 -Arnold Mann -Author "They are Poisoning Us"

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.

EPISODE200 - Dr. Randy R. Rapp -Purdue DR Concentration

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).

EPISODE199 - Scott Rosenzweig, SVP Bus. Dev. -Microban Inernational, Inc.

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.

EPISODE198 - Barry Westbrook, CIH -DocAir

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 advocate for better construction quality. He also provides expert witness services in litigation cases involving mold, toxic exposures, and building systems evaluation. Mr. Westbrook is a regular speaker at technical seminars for home builders, building codes officials, architects, engineers, and attorneys. DocAir was also an integral part of the team that achieved the first LEED "Gold" rating for an existing home in Tennessee.
We look forward to having Mr. Westbrook join us this week on IAQ Radio so that we can LEARN MORE about the specialized package of services he provides.

EPISODE197 - Don Fugler -Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation

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.

EPISODE196 - Larry Robertson -IEQ Veteran and 1st IAQA President

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.robertsonenvironmentalconsulting.com.

EPISODE195 -John Shulte, Ex. Dir. NADCA -Dateline NBC Expose/ Bait & Switch

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.

EPISODE194- Jeff Cross, Sr. Editor Cleanfax -C&R Current Events/Marketing

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.

EPISODE193 - Mark J. Mendell, Ph.D. -LBNL & CA DOH

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 effects in occupants, and critical reviews of the literature that summarize what we know, how well we know it, and what we do not know, about specific environment/health relationships in buildings. His research interests include health risks associated with buildings, ventilation systems, moisture, and microbial growth; effects of indoor environments in schools on health and performance of students, and effects of indoor chemical exposures in residences on asthma and allergies.