This document discusses factors that influence indoor air quality and health. It notes that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air due to fewer air changes. Common indoor pollutants include combustion byproducts, biological agents like mold and bacteria, radon, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds from materials and products. Proper ventilation, moisture control, and source removal are key strategies to improve indoor environments and support health.
This document discusses strategies for preventing, detecting, and controlling toxic mold in homes. It outlines how excess moisture can lead to mold growth, and recommends ways to reduce indoor humidity such as ventilation, insulation, and leak repair. Detection of mold involves identifying visual signs or odors of mold growth. Air sampling is not always reliable for detection. Control is a two-step process of thoroughly cleaning contaminated areas and addressing the moisture source to prevent future mold growth. Chemical treatments are generally not recommended for mold remediation due to health risks.
Code Enforcement Officials Mold Training Course rev. Aug. 2013ToddCrawford
Slides from the 3 hour mold training course for in-service education credits for NYS code enforcement officials. Revised in Aug. 2013 to show vacant property registration requirements, and updated some other information.
This document summarizes guidelines for designing and operating sustainable hospitals presented by AET LEED Consultants. It discusses the Green Guide for Healthcare, which provides criteria beyond LEED for creating high-performance healing environments. Key areas covered include site selection, landscape design, lighting and circadian rhythms, indoor air quality, chemical and waste management, energy efficiency, and retrofitting existing hospitals to improve sustainability. The overall goal is to "first, do no harm" and protect patient, staff, and community health while reducing environmental impacts.
Indoor air quality refers to the air quality within homes and buildings and how it affects occupant health and comfort. Recent findings show indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air as people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. Sources release gases and particles indoors, while inadequate ventilation increases indoor pollutants to dangerous levels. Common indoor pollutants include asbestos, biological pollutants, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, lead, nitrogen dioxide, radon, respirable particles, and secondhand smoke, which can have various negative health effects. Proper ventilation, maintenance, and reducing sources can improve indoor air quality.
This document provides a material safety data sheet for carbon black powder. Some key points:
- Carbon black is composed of 100% carbon and is an odorless black powder.
- Inhalation of high concentrations may irritate lungs. Eye and skin contact may cause irritation.
- It is not combustible but may burn above 250°C, producing carbon monoxide and dioxide.
- Exposure should be controlled and protective equipment may be needed if airborne dust exceeds limits.
- Carbon black is not considered toxic waste but proper handling and storage is required.
Most buildings have defects due to water damage. Water easily penetrates buildings and causes issues like rust, corrosion, mold, and damage to finishes. Defects arise from rising damp, rain penetration, leaks, and condensation. Proper building design and maintenance can help prevent water infiltration and control condensation. Internal insulation requires careful installation to avoid secondary issues like interstitial condensation during freezing weather.
Chlorine dioxide for water in facilitiesChetan Shukla
Clean Environmental Technologies provides expertise in health, safety, hygiene and environmental issues for facilities like hotels, hospitals and industries. It believes in a holistic approach to water treatment, general hygiene, HVAC management, wastewater treatment and indoor air quality. Chlorine dioxide is an effective disinfectant that does not form harmful byproducts like chlorine and can destroy biofilms that harbor bacteria and protect them from other treatments. Biofilm buildup in water systems poses risks like reduced safety, energy and money losses, and more sick people, so a holistic approach is needed to address this problem.
This document discusses strategies for preventing, detecting, and controlling toxic mold in homes. It outlines how excess moisture can lead to mold growth, and recommends ways to reduce indoor humidity such as ventilation, insulation, and leak repair. Detection of mold involves identifying visual signs or odors of mold growth. Air sampling is not always reliable for detection. Control is a two-step process of thoroughly cleaning contaminated areas and addressing the moisture source to prevent future mold growth. Chemical treatments are generally not recommended for mold remediation due to health risks.
Code Enforcement Officials Mold Training Course rev. Aug. 2013ToddCrawford
Slides from the 3 hour mold training course for in-service education credits for NYS code enforcement officials. Revised in Aug. 2013 to show vacant property registration requirements, and updated some other information.
This document summarizes guidelines for designing and operating sustainable hospitals presented by AET LEED Consultants. It discusses the Green Guide for Healthcare, which provides criteria beyond LEED for creating high-performance healing environments. Key areas covered include site selection, landscape design, lighting and circadian rhythms, indoor air quality, chemical and waste management, energy efficiency, and retrofitting existing hospitals to improve sustainability. The overall goal is to "first, do no harm" and protect patient, staff, and community health while reducing environmental impacts.
Indoor air quality refers to the air quality within homes and buildings and how it affects occupant health and comfort. Recent findings show indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air as people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. Sources release gases and particles indoors, while inadequate ventilation increases indoor pollutants to dangerous levels. Common indoor pollutants include asbestos, biological pollutants, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, lead, nitrogen dioxide, radon, respirable particles, and secondhand smoke, which can have various negative health effects. Proper ventilation, maintenance, and reducing sources can improve indoor air quality.
This document provides a material safety data sheet for carbon black powder. Some key points:
- Carbon black is composed of 100% carbon and is an odorless black powder.
- Inhalation of high concentrations may irritate lungs. Eye and skin contact may cause irritation.
- It is not combustible but may burn above 250°C, producing carbon monoxide and dioxide.
- Exposure should be controlled and protective equipment may be needed if airborne dust exceeds limits.
- Carbon black is not considered toxic waste but proper handling and storage is required.
Most buildings have defects due to water damage. Water easily penetrates buildings and causes issues like rust, corrosion, mold, and damage to finishes. Defects arise from rising damp, rain penetration, leaks, and condensation. Proper building design and maintenance can help prevent water infiltration and control condensation. Internal insulation requires careful installation to avoid secondary issues like interstitial condensation during freezing weather.
Chlorine dioxide for water in facilitiesChetan Shukla
Clean Environmental Technologies provides expertise in health, safety, hygiene and environmental issues for facilities like hotels, hospitals and industries. It believes in a holistic approach to water treatment, general hygiene, HVAC management, wastewater treatment and indoor air quality. Chlorine dioxide is an effective disinfectant that does not form harmful byproducts like chlorine and can destroy biofilms that harbor bacteria and protect them from other treatments. Biofilm buildup in water systems poses risks like reduced safety, energy and money losses, and more sick people, so a holistic approach is needed to address this problem.
This material safety data sheet provides information on bentonite powder. Bentonite powder is a clay powder produced by Arise Shine Group of Companies in India. Long term exposure to high concentrations of bentonite dust should be avoided due to the presence of crystalline silica (quartz), which can cause permanent lung damage if inhaled. Short term exposure to high dust levels may cause minor irritation. The document outlines handling, storage, exposure, and emergency response information regarding bentonite powder.
MSDS about the ABS plastic consumable for Cube, CubeX and CubeProQuoc Tuan Duong, ing.
1. The document provides a safety data sheet for Cube®/CubeXTM/CubeProTM ABS plastic filament used in 3D printers.
2. It is not classified as hazardous according to international standards. Inhalation of fumes from heated material may cause irritation. Contact with molten plastic can cause burns.
3. The main component is ABS copolymer. No hazardous components above disclosure levels were identified. Proper ventilation is recommended during use to prevent inhalation of thermal decomposition products.
Occupational health is defined as the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. It is the branch of healthcare which deals with all aspects of health and safety at the workplace. It lays strong emphasis on the prevention of hazards at a primary level.
The document discusses the history of mold issues and how mold has become more prevalent in modern homes. It outlines health effects of mold exposure and describes what mold is and why it thrives in today's homes. The document also discusses litigation related to mold, best practices for inspectors to mitigate liability, different types of mold testing, and levels of inspection services.
Sick Building - Home Syndrome: Presented to the Greater Houston Industrial Hy...Robert Reda
Presentation made by Robert J Reda CIH, CSP, MAC to the Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council. Robert J Reda & Associates LLC provides professional consulting services in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental including mold inspections and testing services in Houston, TX.
Website: https://www.customtintsolutions.com/cities/austin/
Custom Tint Solutions Window Film Austin.
This file is from Austin, Texas. It contains information about window tinting. All information and rights to the material are copyrighted by the company to whom it belongs to. Thank you for viewing. Custom Tint Solutions hopes you enjoy.
Small tubes of petroleum ether stored in a freezer evaporated and accumulated to a concentration above the lower explosive limit. A spark from the freezer's internal components ignited the vapors, causing $500,000 in damage. Similarly, lab personnel ignored warnings that too much hydrogen had entered an anaerobic hood and became flammable, resulting in an explosion that injured four people when the gas encountered an ignition source. The document provides guidance on hazard communication, material safety data sheets, chemical storage, personal protective equipment, chemical spill response, and general safety rules to prevent such incidents.
This document provides information on benzyl chloroformate, including its identification, hazards, composition, safe handling and storage instructions, toxicological properties, and regulatory information. Benzyl chloroformate is a clear, light yellow liquid with a pungent odor that is highly toxic and corrosive. It reacts violently with water and should be stored away from moisture and sources of ignition at temperatures between 2-8 degrees Celsius.
This document discusses mold issues in real estate transactions. It provides information on identifying mold through visible signs and moisture indicators ("red flags"). It also discusses the health effects of mold, why mold is more prevalent today due to changes in home construction, and the importance of proper indoor air quality inspections and testing to identify mold and other contaminants. The document emphasizes using certified mold inspectors and proper documentation to help protect real estate agents and other parties from litigation related to mold issues.
Indoor air pollution comes from numerous sources and has various health effects. People spend most of their time indoors where pollutant levels can be 2 to 50 times higher than outdoor levels. Main indoor air pollutants include gases like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, particulate matter like smoke and pet dander, radon, and biological organisms like mold and dust mites. Indoor pollutants react through complex chemical processes involving oxidizers, free radicals, and surfaces. Improving indoor air requires controlling sources, increasing ventilation, and using air cleaners, while indoor pollution poses widespread health and other impacts especially for sensitive groups like children.
This document discusses indoor air quality (IAQ) and common indoor air pollutants. It notes that sick building syndrome is associated with indoor air pollution and its symptoms. It provides steps to control IAQ such as eliminating sources of pollution, controlling humidity, and ensuring proper ventilation. Common indoor pollutants discussed include radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), allergens, and carbon monoxide. The document also discusses tight homes, radon testing and mitigation, carbon monoxide dangers, off-gassing of chemicals from products, and high priority chemicals to avoid like PVC and formaldehyde.
The document discusses how to build green communities that are healthier, safer, and more affordable. It provides tips for green building and community development, including using renewable energy and water efficiency, choosing non-toxic materials, proper ventilation, and conservation of natural resources. The goal is to create an "ideally perfect place" from an environmental and social perspective.
Off-gassing refers to the evaporation of volatile chemicals from materials. Major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that off-gas in homes include household products, electronics, insulation, and wall coverings. Off-gassing impacts agriculture through harmful pesticides, impacts industries through chemicals used in production, and can contribute to sick building syndrome. Recommendations to reduce off-gassing include using greener cleaning products, low-VOC paints and renovations materials, reducing pesticide use, proper ventilation, and disposal of unused chemicals.
The document discusses various common soil pollutants including those from agriculture, landfills, industrial processes, mining, oil and gas wells, radioactive waste, and household hazardous waste. It also discusses point source pollutants that come from identifiable sources like factories, landfills, and waste water treatment facilities, as well as nonpoint source pollutants carried by rain and snow runoff from various sources like farms, construction sites, and faulty septic systems. Finally, it mentions how biodiversity and species are affected by human activities like pollution, habitat loss from sprawl and logging/mining, and disruption of natural cycles through fire suppression.
Causes, Effects & Solutions to Air PollutionLiang Ying Ee
This document discusses air pollution, its causes, effects, and solutions. It begins with an introduction to air pollution, then discusses various causes including vehicle exhaust, industrial processes, and forest fires. The document outlines several effects of air pollution such as global warming, acid rain, smog, ozone depletion, and human health impacts like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. It provides statistics on air pollution deaths worldwide. Indoor air pollution is also examined along with its health impacts. The document reviews various air purification methods like HEPA filtration, activated carbon, and UV irradiation. It rates the effectiveness of different methods and proposes an integrated purification system. Finally, it summarizes three commercial air purification products.
Sick building syndrome (SBS) in Saudi Aabia, causes, effects and remediesMohammad Az-Zahrani
Sick building syndrome (SBS) refers to situations where building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that seem to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. Potential causes include chemical and biological indoor air pollutants, inadequate ventilation and filtration systems, and HVAC maintenance issues. Common symptoms include headaches, eye and respiratory irritation, and fatigue. Solutions involve improving ventilation, removing pollutant sources, and implementing preventative maintenance programs for HVAC systems.
Presentation made for the city and town planning officers, Centre for Climate Change and Environment Advisory, Dr. MCR-HRD IAP, by Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar Reddy
The document discusses causes and sources of poor indoor air quality, including inadequate ventilation, contamination from inside and outside the building, and microbial contamination. It notes that people spend 90% of their time indoors and that energy trends in the 1970s decreased building ventilation. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to illnesses like asthma and symptoms like headaches.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) issues can arise from various biological and non-biological agents as well as inadequate ventilation. Common symptoms associated with poor IAQ include irritation of the eyes/nose and fatigue. Proper handling of IAQ complaints involves forming an inspection team, recording complaint details, and conducting assessments to identify potential issues. Inadequate ventilation was found to be a primary cause of IAQ problems in over 50% of buildings investigated.
This material safety data sheet provides information on bentonite powder. Bentonite powder is a clay powder produced by Arise Shine Group of Companies in India. Long term exposure to high concentrations of bentonite dust should be avoided due to the presence of crystalline silica (quartz), which can cause permanent lung damage if inhaled. Short term exposure to high dust levels may cause minor irritation. The document outlines handling, storage, exposure, and emergency response information regarding bentonite powder.
MSDS about the ABS plastic consumable for Cube, CubeX and CubeProQuoc Tuan Duong, ing.
1. The document provides a safety data sheet for Cube®/CubeXTM/CubeProTM ABS plastic filament used in 3D printers.
2. It is not classified as hazardous according to international standards. Inhalation of fumes from heated material may cause irritation. Contact with molten plastic can cause burns.
3. The main component is ABS copolymer. No hazardous components above disclosure levels were identified. Proper ventilation is recommended during use to prevent inhalation of thermal decomposition products.
Occupational health is defined as the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. It is the branch of healthcare which deals with all aspects of health and safety at the workplace. It lays strong emphasis on the prevention of hazards at a primary level.
The document discusses the history of mold issues and how mold has become more prevalent in modern homes. It outlines health effects of mold exposure and describes what mold is and why it thrives in today's homes. The document also discusses litigation related to mold, best practices for inspectors to mitigate liability, different types of mold testing, and levels of inspection services.
Sick Building - Home Syndrome: Presented to the Greater Houston Industrial Hy...Robert Reda
Presentation made by Robert J Reda CIH, CSP, MAC to the Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council. Robert J Reda & Associates LLC provides professional consulting services in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental including mold inspections and testing services in Houston, TX.
Website: https://www.customtintsolutions.com/cities/austin/
Custom Tint Solutions Window Film Austin.
This file is from Austin, Texas. It contains information about window tinting. All information and rights to the material are copyrighted by the company to whom it belongs to. Thank you for viewing. Custom Tint Solutions hopes you enjoy.
Small tubes of petroleum ether stored in a freezer evaporated and accumulated to a concentration above the lower explosive limit. A spark from the freezer's internal components ignited the vapors, causing $500,000 in damage. Similarly, lab personnel ignored warnings that too much hydrogen had entered an anaerobic hood and became flammable, resulting in an explosion that injured four people when the gas encountered an ignition source. The document provides guidance on hazard communication, material safety data sheets, chemical storage, personal protective equipment, chemical spill response, and general safety rules to prevent such incidents.
This document provides information on benzyl chloroformate, including its identification, hazards, composition, safe handling and storage instructions, toxicological properties, and regulatory information. Benzyl chloroformate is a clear, light yellow liquid with a pungent odor that is highly toxic and corrosive. It reacts violently with water and should be stored away from moisture and sources of ignition at temperatures between 2-8 degrees Celsius.
This document discusses mold issues in real estate transactions. It provides information on identifying mold through visible signs and moisture indicators ("red flags"). It also discusses the health effects of mold, why mold is more prevalent today due to changes in home construction, and the importance of proper indoor air quality inspections and testing to identify mold and other contaminants. The document emphasizes using certified mold inspectors and proper documentation to help protect real estate agents and other parties from litigation related to mold issues.
Indoor air pollution comes from numerous sources and has various health effects. People spend most of their time indoors where pollutant levels can be 2 to 50 times higher than outdoor levels. Main indoor air pollutants include gases like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, particulate matter like smoke and pet dander, radon, and biological organisms like mold and dust mites. Indoor pollutants react through complex chemical processes involving oxidizers, free radicals, and surfaces. Improving indoor air requires controlling sources, increasing ventilation, and using air cleaners, while indoor pollution poses widespread health and other impacts especially for sensitive groups like children.
This document discusses indoor air quality (IAQ) and common indoor air pollutants. It notes that sick building syndrome is associated with indoor air pollution and its symptoms. It provides steps to control IAQ such as eliminating sources of pollution, controlling humidity, and ensuring proper ventilation. Common indoor pollutants discussed include radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), allergens, and carbon monoxide. The document also discusses tight homes, radon testing and mitigation, carbon monoxide dangers, off-gassing of chemicals from products, and high priority chemicals to avoid like PVC and formaldehyde.
The document discusses how to build green communities that are healthier, safer, and more affordable. It provides tips for green building and community development, including using renewable energy and water efficiency, choosing non-toxic materials, proper ventilation, and conservation of natural resources. The goal is to create an "ideally perfect place" from an environmental and social perspective.
Off-gassing refers to the evaporation of volatile chemicals from materials. Major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that off-gas in homes include household products, electronics, insulation, and wall coverings. Off-gassing impacts agriculture through harmful pesticides, impacts industries through chemicals used in production, and can contribute to sick building syndrome. Recommendations to reduce off-gassing include using greener cleaning products, low-VOC paints and renovations materials, reducing pesticide use, proper ventilation, and disposal of unused chemicals.
The document discusses various common soil pollutants including those from agriculture, landfills, industrial processes, mining, oil and gas wells, radioactive waste, and household hazardous waste. It also discusses point source pollutants that come from identifiable sources like factories, landfills, and waste water treatment facilities, as well as nonpoint source pollutants carried by rain and snow runoff from various sources like farms, construction sites, and faulty septic systems. Finally, it mentions how biodiversity and species are affected by human activities like pollution, habitat loss from sprawl and logging/mining, and disruption of natural cycles through fire suppression.
Causes, Effects & Solutions to Air PollutionLiang Ying Ee
This document discusses air pollution, its causes, effects, and solutions. It begins with an introduction to air pollution, then discusses various causes including vehicle exhaust, industrial processes, and forest fires. The document outlines several effects of air pollution such as global warming, acid rain, smog, ozone depletion, and human health impacts like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. It provides statistics on air pollution deaths worldwide. Indoor air pollution is also examined along with its health impacts. The document reviews various air purification methods like HEPA filtration, activated carbon, and UV irradiation. It rates the effectiveness of different methods and proposes an integrated purification system. Finally, it summarizes three commercial air purification products.
Sick building syndrome (SBS) in Saudi Aabia, causes, effects and remediesMohammad Az-Zahrani
Sick building syndrome (SBS) refers to situations where building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that seem to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. Potential causes include chemical and biological indoor air pollutants, inadequate ventilation and filtration systems, and HVAC maintenance issues. Common symptoms include headaches, eye and respiratory irritation, and fatigue. Solutions involve improving ventilation, removing pollutant sources, and implementing preventative maintenance programs for HVAC systems.
Presentation made for the city and town planning officers, Centre for Climate Change and Environment Advisory, Dr. MCR-HRD IAP, by Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar Reddy
The document discusses causes and sources of poor indoor air quality, including inadequate ventilation, contamination from inside and outside the building, and microbial contamination. It notes that people spend 90% of their time indoors and that energy trends in the 1970s decreased building ventilation. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to illnesses like asthma and symptoms like headaches.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) issues can arise from various biological and non-biological agents as well as inadequate ventilation. Common symptoms associated with poor IAQ include irritation of the eyes/nose and fatigue. Proper handling of IAQ complaints involves forming an inspection team, recording complaint details, and conducting assessments to identify potential issues. Inadequate ventilation was found to be a primary cause of IAQ problems in over 50% of buildings investigated.
This document summarizes a lecture on indoor air pollution. It discusses common sources of indoor air pollution like carbon monoxide from gas stoves and attached garages, mold from high humidity, dust mites in carpets and upholstery, pet dander and hair, volatile organic compounds from cleaners and other chemicals, formaldehyde in building materials, and radon gas from soil. It also outlines some prevention and control methods like controlling humidity and ventilation, using particle filtration systems, and testing homes for radon.
This document discusses indoor air pollution, its causes, and health effects. It defines indoor air pollution as contamination from sources within buildings such as smoking, combustion for heating/cooking, building materials, and geology. Indoor pollution poses greater health risks than outdoor pollution, and can increase risks of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer. Major indoor pollutants discussed include tobacco smoke, formaldehyde, radon, and particulate matter. Health effects of various pollutants and prevention strategies are also described.
This document discusses various environmental issues including different types of pollution such as air, water, soil, and noise pollution. It provides details on major air pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ground level ozone. The causes and effects of each pollutant are described. The document also discusses different types of smog, methods to control air and particulate pollution, and defines other environmental issues like eutrophication, biomagnification, and acid rain.
Healthy Home Tips For Everyone & Every Spaceguest38d639
Based off of 1 of Bante Design's most popular workshops-Top 10 Tips for Everyone & Every Space-this presentation gives a great overview of some simple tips that all can apply!
The document discusses indoor and outdoor air pollution. It notes that indoor air pollution is usually a greater threat than outdoor pollution, as indoor pollution levels can be up to 70 times higher. Major indoor pollutants in developed countries include tobacco smoke, formaldehyde, radon gas, and fine particles. Unventilated burning of biomass in developing countries for cooking and heating leads to high indoor pollution levels and over 1.6 million deaths per year globally. Reducing indoor pollution requires using low-toxicity building materials, monitoring air quality, and allowing better mixing of indoor and outdoor air.
Household products contain many pollutants that can deteriorate indoor air quality. These pollutants fall into categories like cleaners, paints, solvents, automotive products, and pool chemicals. Exposure to chemicals from these products can pose health risks. Common pollutants are volatile organic compounds found in paint strippers, solvents, air fresheners and pressed wood furniture. Remodeling activities can also release pollutants like asbestos, formaldehyde, and lead dust. It is important to use alternative green products and properly dispose of chemicals to reduce exposure to harmful household pollutants.
This document provides an overview of general hygiene as it relates to air quality. It discusses the key components of air, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and their percentages in inhaled and exhaled air. It also covers the physical properties of air including temperature, humidity, velocity, pressure, and ionization. The document outlines sources of indoor and outdoor air pollution and their health effects on the respiratory system. It provides details on indoor air contaminants like carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, radon and their sources and acute health impacts. Preventive measures to improve indoor air quality are also mentioned.
This document discusses ventilation and its importance for community health. It defines ventilation and describes the types and needs of housing. Poor ventilation and housing can negatively impact health by increasing moisture, attracting dirt and biological pollutants. Good ventilation is necessary to control moisture and remove airborne chemicals, particles and odors. Choices that impact indoor air quality include using household chemicals, products from smoking, and controlling pests.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
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“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
1. Something’s in the Air
The Factors for Creating Health Supporting
Indoor Environments
Institute for Bau-Biologie & Ecology
A Florida 501 (c) 3 educational non-profit
Presented by: Larry Gust, Gust Environmental,
Ventura, CA
www.GustEnviro.com • 805-644-2008
2.
3. Why Is This An Issue?
You breathe 1500 quarts of air a day.
One of the Top Five Health Risks (EPA)
First on the List of Environmental Cancer
Risks (EPA)
Home air: 6-10 times more polluted than
city (EPA)
90% of our time is spent indoors where
60+% of offices are polluted and
homes are worse (tighter).
4. Why Is This An Issue?
Allergists – 50% of Illness caused or worsened
by indoor pollution
Fifty years ago 1 in 30 had allergies
Ten years ago 1 in 3 had allergies
Today 1 in 2.5 have allergies
Asthma has doubled since 1980 – heavily
kids
MCS has grown to about 18% of the
population
5. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
EPA: 65% of office buildings
Acute health & comfort effects
linked to time in bldg.
No specific cause can be identified
Symptoms abate outside of building
6. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
Classed as SBS if 20% of population is
affected
Social security admin union survey (1993):
Fatigue – 39%
Sneezing / coughing – 45%
Sinus / nasal congestion – 49%
Eye, nose, throat irritation – 38%
7. Building Induced Illness
Conditions induced by building conditions
Symptoms do not abate outside building
9. Manipulating The Barrel to
Reduce Loading
Clean up your diet / habits
Clean up your water
Clean up your home / office
10. Manipulate the Politicians
Chernoble radiation reaches Canada
and NY in 24 hours
Pesticide sprayed in South Africa
reaches Key West in 5 days
Pesticide sprayed in Texas reaches
Cincinnati in 36 hours
Indoor air is outdoor air PLUS …
19. Mold: Leviticus 14: 37 - 47
… And you shall examine the house for plague;
and if the plague is on the walls of the
house with ingrained streaks, greenish or
reddish, which appear to be deep in the
walls, then close the house up for seven
days.
If you return and the plague has spread, then
remove the stones and walls and the dust
they scrape off.
Now if the plague comes back after he has
taken away the stones and plaster, then the
house indeed has the plague.
And he shall break down the house, its stones
and timbers and all the plaster of the house,
and he shall carry them outside the city to
an unclean place. And he who is inside the
house shall wash his clothes …
21. Conditions for Fungi Growth
Food source
Spores
Moisture (as low as 70% RH for some)
22. Moisture Sources
Moisture producing appliances & activities
Foundation capillary action
Structural water leaks
Condensation on cold surfaces
23. Surface Temperature Control
Dew Point depends on % RH and Surface
Temperature
Surface Temperature depends on
Insulation from cold temperatures
Correct installation
25. Flooding- Correct Clean Up
Stop water at the source
Remove Porous Materials Immediately
Dry out remaining materials within 36 -48 hours
After this mold quickly becomes a big problem
• Use a Certified Restorer from
• American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQC)
• Institution of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration
Certification (IICRC)
Sewage is another issue
• Already contaminated with virus, bacteria & parasites
• Biocides are used a several steps of remediation
26. Testing for Mold
Air Samples:
Spore Trap
Culturable
Surface Samples:
Tape lift
Culturable
27. Another Fungus. . .
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Caused by fungus that grows in the bed
and produces a neurotoxin gas.
Caused by use of flame resistant
mattresses.
More danger from hand me down
mattresses because the fungus grows
stronger over time.
Can be avoided by simply placing a
plastic bag over mattress.
28. Sources of Indoor Pollutants
Our Lecture Roadmap
Human activity
Combustion products
Biological agents
Radon
Pesticides
Volatile organic compounds
Particulates
29. Pollutant Source #4
Radon
• Colorless, odorless, radioactive gas
• Found in bedrock & soil from decay of radium 226
• Radon half life is 3.8 days
• Decay products are solid particles that live minutes
• Decay energy is dangerous to lung tissue
• The lungs take in radioactive particles riding on dust
• Second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking
30. Radon Enters via Cracks in
Foundation Parts
Basements are the main problem
Seal foundation cracks, penetrations, joints
Use Sub-slab suction
Screening:
Radon kit (Home Depot)
31. Pollutant Source #5
Pesticides
4 billion applications per year
85% of households store 3 to 4 pounds
20,000 household pesticide products
140,000 reported exposures in 1993, 93%
home use, 50% children under six
32. Types of Pesticides
Chlorinated (chlordane, lindane, heptachlor)
Carbamate (carbaryl) anti-cholinesterase
Organophosphate (chlorpyrifos)
anti-cholinesterase
Newer pesticides have lower acute toxicity
Little research into subtle effects
Immune function issues
Cognitive damage
300 active (controlled) ingredients
33. Pesticides Continued
1700 inert (uncontrolled) ingredients
Manufacture decides with FDA agreement
Some product’s inerts are actives in others
Toluene, xylene – central nervous system
depressant
Ethyl benzene – know carcinogen
34. Pesticide Exposure Hampers
Development in Children
• Study: Sonora Technological Institute, Mexico
• Children ages 4-5 from Sonora’s Yaqui Valley
45 pesticide applications times per crop cycle
• Children ages 4-5 from nearby foothills
Pesticide used is avoided
• Pesticide exposure impairs cognitive development
36. Pesticide Facts:
Significant source of indoor pollution
(esp. Southern climates)
Binds strongly to synthetic materials
Carpeting is contaminated even after
repeated cleaning
37. Pesticide Facts:
Binds to dust which can float in the air
Remediation is partial at best & may not be
enough for the sensitive
Remediation of older chlorinated pesticides
is probably impossible
38. Remediation Approaches
Discard exposed synthetics
Steam clean remaining items with minimum 150
degrees steam
Clean all hard surfaces with vinegar, detergent
and water
Reduce air concentration with carbon/zeolite
filtration
Get additional info from HEAL 404-248-1898,
http://members.aol.com/HEALNatnl
41. Volatile Organic Compounds
Sources (cont.)
Garaged cars
Formaldehyde from urea-formaldehyde
glue (Particle board, carpet padding,
caulking, paint)
Personal care products
Air fresheners
42. VOC Control Strategy
Primary: Source reduction or elimination
Secondary: activated carbon
Testing:
Air sample collection
Mass spec/gas chromatography analysis
Expensive
43. Synthetic Fragrances (VOCs)
National Academy of Sciences to US Congress
in 1992: Test fragrances for Neurotoxicity
Makers are not required to disclose chemicals
used
95% of chemicals are synthetic hydrocarbons
Benzene derivatives
Aldehydes
Phthalates (hormone mimics)
44. Synthetic Fragrances (VOCs)
Known to cause:
Cancer
Birth defects
CNS disorders
Allergy: inhalant & skin
Asthma triggering in children (up 40% in 10 years)
No routine industry testing for neurotoxicity
or respiratory affects
45. Synthetic Fragrances (VOCs)
Safety of ingredients is not assured
Warning label is required by law
There are no warning labels
The chemical equivalent of physical assault
49. Particulates
Body Removal Efficiency
Over 3 microns easily removed
Under 0.5 microns go deep into lungs
Mortality increases with dirtier air
EPA Study of PM10 < 10 microns
PM 10: 30 grams/ liter of air vs 11 gr/l
Steubenville, OH was 31% > than Portage, WI
EPA standard: 50 gr/l
50. Particulate Control Strategies
Source control
Use hard surface floors, not carpets
Housekeeping
Most vacuums trap only about 30% of the
dust
51. Fantom Vacuum with HEPA
Absolute Air Filter
Uses Centrifugal large particle separator
There is no bag
Last stage is a True HEPA filter
52. Particulate Control
Strategies
Source control
Exclusion from living space, positive air
pressure and a tight building envelope
Suppression of biologicals via humidity
control to under 50%
Removal by air filtration
Particulate removal
Gas removal
58. Filtrete Ultra Model 1250
(MERV 11)
Made by 3M Company
Meets the American Lung Association
Healthy House Guidelines.
Replaces standard fiberglass filters.
61. Carbon Filter
• Combined particulate filter
& carbon (ounces)
Used to remove odors
• Filters with pounds of carbon are available for
heavy duty VOC removal, but require
specially fabricated holders
62. Honeywell QuietCare HEPA
Air Cleaner #17200
Rooms up to 220 square feet.
Features a systems to monitor filter life
Plastic housing
Available with carbon
Sound reducing features
63. Austin Air Health Mate +
Metal Cabinet, Baked
finish
15 Lbs of carbon
Three Speeds
65. Water Quality
Water Quality is declining
Disease up 250 times in 10 years
Microorganism contamination rising
(E. coli test)
Water testing is periodic and limited
90% is not for human consumption
EPA sets contamination levels
Poison is purposely added
66. Water Quality
Chlorine is purposely added (Cl test)
21% increased risk of bladder cancer
38% increased risk of rectal cancer
Heart disease & stroke
Reacts with organic matter =>
Trihalomethanes
Increased spontaneous abortion
Spinabifidal
Neutral Tube defects
Fertilizer runoff increases nitrates
Blue baby syndrome
(nitrate to nitrite into blood reduces O2)
Spontaneous abortion
67. Water Quality
Increasingly acidic (pH test) causing leaching
Lead (Pb test)
Anemia
CNS damage
Impaired mental function
Size & Hearing in infants
Copper
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Liver & Kidney damage (years of exposure
69. Water Quality for Ingestion
Do not Drink or cook with tap water
Reverse osmosis purification is best
Filters at the size of an atom => 95+% removal
Mineral content not an issue unless you eat rocks
Must be maintained annually
Bottled water is dicey
Very poor oversight by FDA
Resource usage and trash disposal
Bottle your RO water in a stainless steel container
70. Water Quality for Bathing
Do not shower or bathe in tap water
Carbon filtered water is best (not KDF)
Shower filter
Whole house filter
Must be maintained
71. What you can do NOW:
Stop water leaks & moisture Intrusion.
Dry wet materials within 36 hours.
Clean carpets every 6 months.
Install reverse osmosis water for cooking & drinking.
Install whole house water filtration or
Install carbon shower filters.
72. What you can do NOW:
Upgrade furnace filter to 3M Filtrete 1250.
Eliminate toxic pesticides, use non-toxic or least
toxic methods.
Use safe paints and sealers (No VOC’s) [See
www.GustEnviro.com]
Avoid the use of flexible plastics made from
polyvinyl chloride/PVC/vinyl
Install solid surface floors in bedrooms
73. What you can do NOW:
Cultivate a positive mental attitude.
Get exercise.
Eat macrobiotically and organic.
74. Institute for
Building Biology
& Ecology, Inc A 501 c3 Non Profit
• Teaching the use of healthy building principles
• Improving the health of living & work spaces
• Improving the health of people
For information on educational materials & services:
www.buildingbiology.net
75. Thanks for listening
Something’s in the Air
The Factors for Creating Health
Supporting Indoor Environments
Institute for Bau-Biologie & Ecology
A Florida 501 (c) 3 educational non-profit
www.BuildingBiology.org
Presented by: Larry Gust, Gust Environmental,
Ventura, CA
www.GustEnviro.com • 805-644-2008