Title: Reading Assignments
Course: WGF 106 DEVELOPMENT > Section: Content

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Sub-Title | Pollutant Pathways and Driving Forces
Content | Indoor environments are highly complex and building occupants may be exposed to a variety of contaminants (in the form of gases and particles) from office machines, cleaning products, construction activities, carpets and furnishings, perfumes, cigarette smoke, water-damaged building materials, microbial growth (fungal, mold, and bacterial), insects, and outdoor pollutants. Other factors such as indoor temperatures, relative humidity, and ventilation levels can also affect how individuals respond to the indoor environment. Understanding the sources of indoor environmental contaminants and controlling them can often help prevent or resolve building-related worker symptoms. Practical guidance for improving and maintaining the indoor environment is available. Workers who have persistent or worsening symptoms should seek medical evaluation to establish a diagnosis and obtain recommendations for treatment of their condition
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dampness and Molds in Buildings http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/mold.html

Building Ventilation http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/buildingventilation.html

Chemicals and Odors http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/ChemicalsOdors.html

Construction and Renovation http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/ConstructionIEQ.html
Attributions | Image and Content Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention