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LINKS
Links to sites outside the Texas Department of State Health Services are intended to be informational and do not necessarily imply any official endorsement. Staff associated the Indoor Air Quality Program routinely review the links, but cannot guarantee the validity of information provided at outside sites. These sites may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
GENERAL LINKS
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Building Owners and Managers Association
Consumer Federation of America
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Product Safety Hotline,1-800-638-2772
Department of Health and Human Services
DSHS Audiovisual Library -- There are several videos on IAQ issues that may be checked out by the public. Look under subject heading of "Environmental Health."
National Safety Council Environmental Health Center Indoor Air Program
NIOSH - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Indoor Environmental Quality
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, Dallas, TX
Human Ecology Action League, P.O. Box 49126, Atlanta, GA 30359-1126
Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse, 1-800-438-4318
Local Health Departments and Districts of Texas
National Association of Home Builders
National Pesticide Information Center, 1-800-858-PEST (7378)
Texas Department of Housing - About Manufactured Housing
Texas Department of State Health Services - School Health Program
Texas State Office of Risk Management - Employee Safety and Health Program: Indoor Air Quality
Underwriters Laboratories - Indoor Air Quality Program
MOLD RESOURCES
Links to Web Site About Mold Growth in Buildings
Links and references to sources of information on indoor air quality external to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of DSHS. These sites may not be accessible to persons with disabilities.
Government Agencies/Universities:
Texas
Texas Attorney General
What Consumers Should Know About Mold
Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University System
Mold Mini-Course
Texas Department of Insurance
Mold Resource Page
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Law Requires Licensing of Mold Assessors and Remediators
Protecting Your Home from Mold (publication)
Texas Residential Construction Commission
Mold Reduction and Remediation Task Force Report
Federal Government
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Nat’l Center for Environmental Health
Mold Resource Page
Federal Emergency Management Agency/American Red Cross
Repairing Your Flooded Home
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Mold Resource Page
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration
A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Indoor Environments Resource Page on Mold
Other Government
California Department of Health Services
Mold Resources
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Mold - How to Make Your Home Mold Free and Keep it That Way
Kansas State University
Controlling Mold Growth in the Home
New York City Department of Health
Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments
University of Montana Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes Project
Indoor Air Quality: Eliminate Molds, Excessive Moisture and Other Biological Pollutants
Private Organizations, Associations, etc.
Medical Groups:
American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Environmental Health
Policy Statement : Toxic Effects of Indoor Molds (RE9736)
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Adverse Human Health Effects Associated with Molds in the Indoor Environment
General Clinical Research Center Cleveland, Ohio Area
Pulmonary Hemorrhage and Hemosiderosis in Infants
Stachybotrys & Pulmonary Hemosiderosis in Infants (info on health effects and clean up procedures)
Texas Medical Association, Council on Scientific Affairs
Report on Black Mold and Human Illness
Miscellaneous
American Industrial Hygiene Association
The Facts About Mold
American Lung Association Health House Project
Mold Control: Tips for Identifying and Eliminating Household Mold
The Family Handyman Magazine
Remove Mold -- How to Identify a Mold Problem and Remove the Mold
The National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training
Guidelines for the Protection and Training of Workers Engaged in Maintenance and Remediation Work Associated with Mold
Western Wood Products Association
Mold and Wood Products (how to control/clean mold on lumber, other wood products)
SCHOOL RESOURCES
IAQ Information for Texas SchoolsDSHS Voluntary Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Government Buildings - (applies to Public Schools)
DSHS Minimum Standards of Sanitation and Health Protection Measures
Chapter 341.065 of the Texas Health and Safety Code: School Buildings and Grounds - This state statute briefly addresses issues that can affect indoor air quality in schools.
Asbestos in Schools
Concerns regarding the management of asbestos in Texas school buildings may be directed to the
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Program by calling 800-572-5548.
Click here for information regarding the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Program.
Lead in Schools
Concerns regarding the management of lead-based paint in Texas schools should be directed to the Environmental Lead Program
at 888-778-9440 ext. 2434
Mold in School
See Mold Resources above
See the EPA publication - Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings.
Texas Structural Pest Control Board, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in schools
Radon in Schools
The Indoor Air Quality Program, with the assistance of a grant from the EPA, is working with selected schools in Texas to conduct radon testing. While radon has not been found to be a major problem in Texas, the EPA recommends all schools in the U.S. be tested. Texas schools interested in obtaining free radon test kits are encouraged to contact the IAQ Program for more information, at 800-572-5548 ext. 2444 or 2428.
Additional information on radon in schools is available from the EPA.For general information on Radon, see the DSHS Radiation Control Web site's Radon page.
Texas Associations Offering Information/Services
Texas Association of School Administrators - Sponsors workshops on IPM Coordinator Training and school maintenance and operations, including coverage of IAQ issues.
Texas Association of School Boards - Offers environmental training to members and environmental services.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
IAQ Resource and Reference Listing– Extensive list of on-line references.
The National Safety Council Environmental Health Center
Indoor Air Quality and Schools: Links to EPA and a Teacher’s Guide to Indoor Air Pollutants.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Indoor Environments Division IAQ Tools for Schools Home Page - IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit, Training Opportunities, Incentive Programs, Managing Asthma and MORE!
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Tools for Schools - This regional EPA office covering Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana, is working with schools to facilitate implementation of Tools for Schools, and recognize those who do. Schools can get on an email distribution list to be updated on important IAQ information. Components of the IAQ Tools for Schools kit are available for download in Word or WordPerfect format at this site.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Lung Association
School Programs. Information on IAQ and Asthma Management in schools.
National Education Association Health Information Network - IAQ in Schools Program
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Article: Something in the Air: The Problem of Polluted Air in Schools
INFORMATION FROM OTHER STATES
California Department of Education, School Facilities Planning Division - Indoor Air Quality - A Guide for Educators
California Department of Health Services, Indoor Air Quality Section - Advisory on Relocatable and Renovated ClassroomsMaryland State Department of Education, School Facilities Branch
200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201-2595, Phone (410) 767- 0100
The Maryland State Department of Education has several publications that concern Indoor Air Quality in schools. Please see the following document for a list of the publications and ordering information. WORD Document (143KB) or PDF Document (56KB)
Washington State Department of Health
School Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices Manual, November 2003 (Revised 11-18-04)
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Texas Department of State Health Services - Division for Regulatory Services - Indoor Air Quality Program
1100 W. 49th Street, MC #1987- Austin, Texas 78756 - 1-800-572-5548 ext. 2444 or 2428
Last Updated August 10, 2007
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