Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
Working to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by asthma.
PVAC is a coalition of health professionals and institutions, community groups and residents, public health organizations, municipal and state agencies, academic institutions, schools, day care, housing and environmental groups committed to improving asthma and environmental conditions that affect health in Western Mass.
Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States
ph: 413.794.7600
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IAQ Testing
Speaker
MaryBeth Smuts, Regional Air Toxicologist, EPA
Key Messages
- Investigate first--IAQ testing does not replace an investigation involving inspections and interviews
- Identify and mitigate known pollutant sources before IAQ testing
- Only test if you know what questions you are trying to answer and what information you are seeking
Handouts
- Indoor Air Quality Testing Should Not Be the First Move (CT-DPH)
- Guidelines for Selecting an Indoor Air Quality Consultant (AIHA)
- EPA TFS IAQ Reference Guide
- Appendix B - Basic Measurement Equipment
- Appendix E- Typical Indoor Air Pollutants
Online Resources
Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States
ph: 413.794.7600
pioneerv