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Airborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health
| Airborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health |
| Autore | Singh Rajeev |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (415 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | SinghAnamika |
| Soggetto topico |
Indoor air quality
Indoor air pollution |
| ISBN |
9781394178964
1394178964 9781394178940 1394178948 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Biocontaminants in Indoor Environments: Occurrence, Spread, and Prevention -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Indoor Microenvironments That Harbor Biocontaminants -- 1.2.1 Bedding/Carpets/Furnishings -- 1.2.2 ACs/Humidifiers -- 1.2.3 AC Ducts/Outdoor Units/Centralized AC Units -- 1.2.4 Fan/Exhaust -- 1.2.5 Furniture Wooden/Metal Items/Decoratives -- 1.2.6 Books/Stationery -- 1.2.7 Electronics - TV, Mobile, and Laptop -- 1.2.8 Refrigerator/Deep Freezer -- 1.2.9 Kitchen Slab and Sink (Wet Surfaces) -- 1.2.10 Kitchen Storage (Dry Surfaces) -- 1.2.11 Bathroom Floor/Walls -- 1.2.12 Toilet and Its Surfaces -- 1.2.13 Basement/Attic -- 1.2.14 Hospitals -- 1.3 Factors Influencing Biocontaminant Accumulation in Microenvironments -- 1.3.1 Entry of Outdoor Microbes -- 1.3.2 Resident Biocontaminants (in Dust) -- 1.3.3 Human Occupancy -- 1.3.4 Pets and Aquariums -- 1.3.5 Construction Materials and VOCs -- 1.4 Conditions Affecting Spread of Biocontaminants -- 1.4.1 Light (Sunlight and Artificial Light, Darkness) -- 1.4.2 Temperature -- 1.4.3 Humidity/Moisture -- 1.4.4 Air Circulation -- 1.4.5 Spores, Pollens, and Allergens -- 1.5 Preventing Biocontaminants in Microenvironments -- 1.5.1 Cleaning Habits - Thorough Cleaning, Disinfecting -- 1.6 Preventing Biocontaminants in Controlled Environments -- 1.6.1 Cleaning Protocols - Comprehensive Cleaning and Disinfection -- 1.6.2 Efficient Ventilation -- 1.6.3 HVAC Systems for Enhanced Air Quality -- 1.6.4 Optimizing Sunlight in Indoor Environments -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Estimation of Indoor Bioaerosols and Occurrence of Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms Within Office Premises in Urban Delhi -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Methodology and Study Design -- 2.2.1 Sampling Sites.
2.2.2 Site Description -- 2.2.3 Bioaerosol Sampling -- 2.2.4 Respondent Characteristics and Prevalence of Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms -- 2.2.5 Statistical Analyses -- 2.3 Results and Discussion -- 2.3.1 Seasonal Variation in Bioaerosol Distribution -- 2.3.2 Effect of Meteorological Parameters and Footfall Count on Bioaerosol Distribution -- 2.3.3 Association of Bioaerosol Count and Daily Footfall -- 2.3.4 Respondent Characteristics -- 2.3.5 Occurrence of SBS -- 2.3.6 Occupant Satisfaction -- 2.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 Sources and Transmission of Bio-Contaminants in Indoor Areas -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Sources of Bio-contaminants in Indoor Areas -- 3.2.1 Bacteria in Indoor Air -- 3.2.2 Virus in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.3 Fungi in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.4 Mycotoxins in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.5 (1, 3)-β-D glucans in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.6 Endotoxins in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.7 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Fungi in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.8 Allergens in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.9 Bioaerosols in the Indoor Air -- 3.3 Mode of Transmission of Bio-Contaminants in Indoor Air -- 3.3.1 Humans -- 3.3.2 Building Systems -- 3.3.3 Pets -- 3.3.4 Healthcare Facilities -- 3.3.5 Ventilation Facility and Sunlight -- 3.3.6 Plants -- 3.4 Health Consequences of Bio-Contaminants in Indoor Air -- 3.4.1 Asthma -- 3.4.2 Rhinitis -- 3.4.3 Tuberculosis -- 3.4.4 Leprosy -- 3.4.5 Legionellosis -- 3.4.6 Mycosis -- 3.4.7 Mycotoxicosis -- 3.4.8 Influenza Virus (H1N1) -- 3.4.9 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) -- 3.4.10 Chronic Bronchitis -- 3.4.11 Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome -- 3.4.12 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis or Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis -- 3.4.13 Sick Building Syndrome -- 3.4.14 Chronic Airflow Obstruction -- 3.5 Method of Detection and Control of Bio-Contaminants -- 3.5.1 Detection of Bio-Contaminants. 3.5.2 Control of Biological Contaminants -- 3.5.3 Control Measures for Reducing Bioaerosols -- 3.6 Summary and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Climatic/Meteorological Conditions and Their Role in Biological Contamination: A Comprehensive Review -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Microbial Ecology and Climatic Factors -- 4.2.1 Overview of Microbial Communities -- 4.2.2 Influence of Temperature on Microbial Growth and Survival -- 4.2.3 Effect of Humidity on Microbial Proliferation -- 4.2.4 Precipitation and Its Role in Microbial Dissemination -- 4.2.5 Wind Patterns and Their Impact on the Spread of Contaminants -- 4.3 Climatic Conditions and Waterborne Contamination -- 4.3.1 Rainfall and Surface Water Contamination -- 4.3.2 Floods and Their Role in Waterborne Pathogen Transmission -- 4.3.3 Drought and Its Influence on Water Quality -- 4.4 Climatic Conditions and Airborne Contamination -- 4.4.1 Aerosolized Microorganisms and Atmospheric Conditions -- 4.4.2 Dust Storms and Their Role in Microbial Dissemination -- 4.4.3 Pollen and Allergenic Contaminants Influenced by Weather -- 4.5 Climatic Conditions and Soil Contamination -- 4.5.1 Temperature and Its Impact on Soil Microbial Communities -- 4.5.2 Moisture and Soilborne Pathogen Survival -- 4.5.3 Erosion and Its Connection to Soil Contamination -- 4.6 Climatic Conditions and Food Contamination -- 4.6.1 Temperature and Food Spoilage -- 4.6.2 Humidity and Microbial Growth in Food Products -- 4.6.3 Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on Food Safety -- 4.7 Impact of Climate Change on Biological Contamination -- 4.7.1 Long-Term Effects of Climate Change on Microbial Ecosystems -- 4.7.2 Altered Climatic Patterns and Their Consequences for Contamination -- 4.7.3 Strategies for Mitigating Climate Change-Related Contamination Risks -- 4.8 Case Studies and Examples. 4.8.1 Documented Instances of Climatic/Meteorological Conditions and Biological Contamination -- 4.8.2 Lessons Learned and Potential Interventions -- 4.9 Detection and Monitoring of Climatic-Related Contamination -- 4.9.1 Methods for Identifying and Quantifying Biological Contaminants -- 4.9.2 Remote Sensing and Technological Advancements -- 4.9.3 Surveillance Systems for Early Detection and Response -- 4.10 Future Research Directions and Recommendations -- 4.10.1 Identifying Research Gaps and Unanswered Questions -- 4.10.2 Integration of Climatic Data Into Contamination Risk Assessments -- 4.10.3 Strategies for Adapting to Changing Climatic Conditions -- 4.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Role of Gases, VOC, PM2.5, and PM10 in Biological Contamination in Indoor Areas -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Gases and Biological Contamination -- 5.2.1 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) -- 5.2.2 Carbon Monoxide -- 5.2.3 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) -- 5.2.4 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) -- 5.2.5 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) -- 5.2.5.1 Common VOC in Indoor Air -- 5.2.6 Radon (Rn) -- 5.2.7 Ozone (O3) -- 5.3 Particulate Matter -- 5.3.1 PM2.5 -- 5.3.2 PM10 -- 5.4 Human Health Effects and Toxicity Mechanisms -- 5.5 Mitigation Strategies Reducing Indoor Gases and Particulate Matter -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Indoor Contaminants Based on Fungi -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Fungal Diseases -- 6.2.1 Mycosis -- 6.2.2 Mycotoxicosis -- 6.2.3 Respiratory Symptoms -- 6.3 Factors Affecting the Colonization of Fungi -- 6.4 Fungal Quantitation -- 6.5 Methods for Quantitation -- 6.5.1 Liquid Impingement -- 6.5.2 Impaction -- 6.5.3 Electrostatic Precipitation -- 6.5.4 Gravitational Settling/Sedimentation -- 6.5.5 Filtration -- 6.6 Determination of Fungal Components in Indoor Conditions -- 6.7 Methodologies for Fungal Analysis. 6.8 Practices that Contribute to the Biotic Indoor Pollution -- 6.9 Removing Fungal Material and Cleaning -- 6.10 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 7 Health Implications Related With the Presence of Waste Sorting Plants and Biological Contaminants -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Waste Sorting Plants -- 7.3 Biological Contaminants -- 7.4 Major Bio-Contaminants -- 7.4.1 Viruses -- 7.4.2 Bacteria -- 7.4.3 Fungi -- 7.4.4 Mycotoxins and Endotoxins -- 7.4.5 Allergens -- 7.5 Effect of Biological Contaminants and Waste Sorting Plants on Health -- 7.5.1 Bacterial Diseases -- 7.5.2 Diseases Caused by Viruses -- 7.5.3 Disease Spread Through Fungi -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Neurological Health Hazards Associated with Biological Contaminants -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Occupational Hazards and Neurological Disorders -- 8.3 Occupational Hazards Associated with Risk Factors Linked to Neurological Disorders -- 8.4 Neurological Diseases Associated with Occupational Hazards -- 8.5 Prevention and Treatment Strategies -- 8.6 Conclusion and Future Directions -- Acknowledgments -- Conflict of Interest -- References -- Chapter 9 Effect of Bioaerosols Exposure on Acute Exacerbation Among Individuals with COPD in Urban India -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology -- 9.3 Results -- 9.3.1 Effect of Aerosolized Microbes on COPD Exacerbation -- 9.4 Meteorological Variables -- 9.4.1 Temperature -- 9.4.2 Relative Humidity -- 9.4.3 Particulate Matter -- 9.5 Discussion -- 9.6 Conclusion -- Conflict of Interest -- Disclosure of Interest -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 10 The Crucial Role of Pollen Grains, (1 → 3)-β-D-Glucan and Endotoxin in Triggering Respiratory Diseases -- 10.1 Respiratory Diseases -- 10.2 Pollen Grains and Their Role in Triggering Respiratory Diseases -- 10.2.1 Pollen Grains. 10.2.2 Pollen and Respiratory Diseases. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911019572403321 |
Singh Rajeev
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| Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024 | ||
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Care for your air [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to indoor air quality
| Care for your air [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to indoor air quality |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, , [2008] |
| Descrizione fisica | 7 unnumbered pages : digital, PDF file |
| Soggetto topico |
Indoor air pollution - Health aspects
Indoor air quality Air quality management |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Care for your air |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910698983003321 |
| [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, , [2008] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Characterizing indoor air quality performance using a graphical approach / / Kevin Teichman, Cynthia Howard-Reed, Andrew Persily, Steve Emmerich
| Characterizing indoor air quality performance using a graphical approach / / Kevin Teichman, Cynthia Howard-Reed, Andrew Persily, Steve Emmerich |
| Autore | Teichman Kevin Yale |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Gaithersburg, MD : , : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (28 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
EmmerichSteven J (Steven John)
Howard-ReedCynthia PersilyAndrew K |
| Collana | NIST technical note |
| Soggetto topico |
Buildings - Performance
Indoor air quality |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910711381803321 |
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Teichman Kevin Yale
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| Gaithersburg, MD : , : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, , 2016 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chemistry, Emission Control, Radioactive Pollution and Indoor Air Quality / / edited by Nicolás A. Mazzeo
| Chemistry, Emission Control, Radioactive Pollution and Indoor Air Quality / / edited by Nicolás A. Mazzeo |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Rijeka : , : InTech, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 694 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 540 |
| Soggetto topico |
Chemistry
Radioactive pollution Indoor air quality |
| ISBN | 953-51-5174-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910138443603321 |
| Rijeka : , : InTech, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Children's health and the environment in North America : a first report on available indicators and measures / / prepared by: Secretariat, Commission for Environmental Cooperation, in collaboration with: International Joint Commission, Health Professionals Task Force ... [et al.]
| Children's health and the environment in North America : a first report on available indicators and measures / / prepared by: Secretariat, Commission for Environmental Cooperation, in collaboration with: International Joint Commission, Health Professionals Task Force ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Montreal, Quebec, : Commission for Environmental Cooperation, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 electronic text (xxiii, 118 p.) : ill., digital file |
| Disciplina | 614.4/271083 |
| Soggetto topico |
Environmentally induced diseases in children - North America
Children and the environment - North America Children - Health risk assessment - North America Children - Health and hygiene - North America Health status indicators - North America Health Status Indicators Environment - North America Environmental Monitoring - North America Environmental Health - North America Child Maladies de l'environnement chez l'enfant - Amérique du Nord Enfants - Risques pour la santé - Amérique du Nord Enfants - Santé et hygiène - Amérique du Nord Hygiène du milieu - Amérique du Nord Pollution - Amérique du Nord Environnement - Surveillance - Amérique du Nord Indicateurs de l'état sanitaire - Amérique du Nord Environnement - Amérique du Nord Surveillance de l'environnement - Amérique du Nord Santé environnementale - Amérique du Nord Enfant Air pollution Asthma Bronchitis Disease Drinking water Giardiasis Health Indoor air quality Particulates Passive smoking |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Preface -- Executive summary -- 1.0. An overview of the Children's Health and the Environment Indicators Initiative. 1.1. Children's health and the environment; 1.2. The need for North American indicators of children's health and the environment; 1.3. Who will use this report; 1.4. Selecting the indicators for this report; 1.5. A common approach to indicator development; 1.6. The first North American report -- 2.0. An introduction to the participating countries. 2.1. Population data and birth rates; 2.2. Child mortality and morbidity; 2.3. Immunization rates as an indicator of availability of public health services; 2.4. Socioeconomic determinants of health -- 3.0. Asthma and respiratory disease. 3.1. Outdoor air pollution; 3.2. Indoor air pollution; 3.3. Asthma -- 4.0. Lead and other chemicals, including pesticides. 4.1. Blood lead levels; 4.2. Lead in the home; 4.3. Industrial releases of lead; 4.4. Industrial releases of selected chemicals; 4.5. Pesticides -- 5.0. Waterborne diseases. 5.1. Drinking water; 5.2. Sanitation; 5.3. Waterborne diseases -- 6.0. Lessons learned and actions needed -- List of figures and charts -- List of abbreviations -- Glossary -- References -- Appendix 1: Council resolution 02-06 -- Appendix 2: Overview of recommended indicators from the CEC Council -- Appendix 3: Council resolution 03-10 -- Appendix 4: Members of the Steering Group for the Development of Indicators of Children's Health and the Environment in North America -- Appendix 5: Expert review panel -- Appendix 6: 153 matched chemicals. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Santé des enfants et l'environnement en Amérique du Nord : premier rapport sur les indicateurs et les mesures disponibles. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910694485003321 |
| Montreal, Quebec, : Commission for Environmental Cooperation, c2006 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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CONTAM user guide and program documentation : version 3.2 / / W. Stuart Dols; Brian J. Polidoro
| CONTAM user guide and program documentation : version 3.2 / / W. Stuart Dols; Brian J. Polidoro |
| Autore | Dols W. Stuart |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Gaithersburg, MD : , : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (331 pages) : illustrations (color) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
DolsW. Stuart
PolidoroBrian J |
| Collana | NIST technical note |
| Soggetto topico |
Computer software
Indoor air quality |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | CONTAM user guide and program documentation |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910711379703321 |
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Dols W. Stuart
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| Gaithersburg, MD : , : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, , 2015 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Final report on development of performance data for common building air cleaning devices [[electronic resource] /] / prepared for Joseph Wood and Les Sparks ; prepared by Richard Hecker, Kent C. Hofacre, Battelle Columbus Operations
| Final report on development of performance data for common building air cleaning devices [[electronic resource] /] / prepared for Joseph Wood and Les Sparks ; prepared by Richard Hecker, Kent C. Hofacre, Battelle Columbus Operations |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cincinnati, OH : , : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Homeland Security Research Center, Decontamination and Consequence Management, , 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (196 unnumbered pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
HeckerRichard
HofacreKent C WoodJoseph SparksLes |
| Soggetto topico |
Air - Purification - Equipment and supplies
Air quality management Indoor air quality |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Development of performance data for common building air cleaning devices |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910696980903321 |
| Cincinnati, OH : , : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Homeland Security Research Center, Decontamination and Consequence Management, , 2008 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Indoor air quality [[electronic resource] ] : air pollutants
| Indoor air quality [[electronic resource] ] : air pollutants |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : Office of Compliance, , [2009] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (2 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations |
| Collana | Fast facts |
| Soggetto topico |
Indoor air quality
Indoor air pollution Work environment - United States - Safety measures |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Indoor air quality |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910701013503321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : Office of Compliance, , [2009] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Indoor air quality [[electronic resource] ] : radon
| Indoor air quality [[electronic resource] ] : radon |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : Office of Compliance, , [2008] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (2 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations |
| Collana | Fast facts |
| Soggetto topico |
Radon
Indoor air quality Indoor air pollution Work environment - Safety measures |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Indoor air quality |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910701013303321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : Office of Compliance, , [2008] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Indoor air quality - mold [[electronic resource] ] : questions and answers on mold
| Indoor air quality - mold [[electronic resource] ] : questions and answers on mold |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : Office of Compliance, , [2008] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (2 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations |
| Collana | Fast facts |
| Soggetto topico |
Indoor air quality
Molds (Fungi) - Safety measures Work environment - United States - Safety measures |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Indoor air quality - mold |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910701013403321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : Office of Compliance, , [2008] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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