Indoor Air Quality Program
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 Cancer Society
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Building Owners and Managers Association
Center for Disease Control
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."
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
World Health Organization
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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
Home Remodeling and Repair - Mold Remediation
AgriLIFE Extension, Texas A&M University System
Indoor Air Quality Home Page
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)
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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
Rebuilding Resources
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
Mold Resource Page
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Other Government
California Department of Health Services
Mold Resources
New York City Department of Health
Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments
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Private Organizations, Associations, etc.
Medical Groups:
American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Environmental Health
Policy Statement : Toxic Effects of Indoor Molds
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Adverse Human Health Effects Associated with Molds in the Indoor Environment
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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
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - National Institutes of Health (NIEHS)
Mold Resources
Western Wood Products Association
Mold and Wood Products (how to control/clean mold on lumber, other wood products)
SCHOOL RESOURCES
IAQ Information for Texas Schools
DSHS 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.
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
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
National Education Association Health Information Network - IAQ in Schools Program
INFORMATION FROM OTHER STATES
California Department of Education, School Facilities Planning Division - Indoor Air Quality - A Guide for Educators