Taking It All In: Scientists have understood for some time that children are particularly susceptible to toxins in the air. They breathe more air in proportion to their weight than adults do, and the accelerated growth rate in a child’s developing body means accelerated assimilation of whatever the environment imposes on it. Neighborhoods with unacceptable air quality are not necessarily restricted to industrial centers.

Tools of the Trade: Using up-to-date technology is only part of what makes Adelaide Environmental a first-rate consultant on environmental issues. Using years of experience to evaluate where to sample, what to sample, how and when to sample, ensure survey results that a client can trust. There is no substitute for sound judgment based on experience.

Agencies
National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) Formerly NCEPI, a central repository of more than 7,000 EPA documents in paper and/or electronic format available for free distribution.
www.epa.gov/ncepihom
1 (800) 490-9198

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) www.osha.gov

New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) www.labor.state.ny.us

New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) www.health.state.ny.us

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.gov
Control+click this link to remain in the Adelaide Environmental site.

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Asbestos

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Lead
National Lead Information Center (NLIC) Information for the general public and professionals about lead hazards and their prevention. NLIC operates under a contract with the EPA, with funding from EPA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can speak with a specialist Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time (except federal holidays) at 800.424.LEAD [5323] or e-mail ehc@cais.com.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) School buildings and grounds administrators especially should visit www.epa.gov/safewater/schools/guidance

EPA Regional Office Lead Team for Region 2 732.321.6671
Regional offices cooperate with federal, state, interstate, and local agencies, as well as with industry, academic institutions, and other private groups, to ensure that their region's needs are addressed and that federal environmental laws are upheld.

EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance www.epa.gov/compliance.

Toxics Release Inventory www.eps.gov.tri
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), published by EPA, is a valuable source of information regarding toxic chemicals, including lead, that are being used, manufactured, treated, transported, or released into the environment.

Office of Water: Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1 (800) 426-4791; 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time; Monday - Friday.
Information and assistance to the regulated community (public water systems) and the public.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/lead.htm
Promotes state and local screening efforts and develops improved treatments for lead exposure.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) www.cpsc.gov
Identifies and regulates sources of lead exposure in consumer products.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach Program of the National Safety Council www.nsc.org/ehc/lead
Targets minority and underserved populations; the program holds outreach meetings and training sessions to give community-based organizations tools and skills for planning and executing successful lead poisoning prevention programs in their communities.

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Mold and Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse 800.438.4318
www.epa.gov/iaq

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Full-text document including EPA guidelines for remediation
www.epa.gov/mold

An Office Building Occupant’s Guide to IAQ www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/occupgd.html

Biological Contaminants www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html

IAQ Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM) epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/ibeam_page.htm
Updates and expands EPA’s existing Building Air Quality guidance for managing IAQ in commercial buildings.

Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers (BAQ Guide) www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/baqtoc.html

Antimicrobial Information Hotline 703.308.0127
Fax: 703.308.6467
e-mail: info_antimicrobial@epa.gov

IAQ Tools for Schools Kit www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/toolkit.html

American Industrial Hygiene Association 703.849.8888
www.aiha.org
Information on IAQ issues including mold hazards and legal issues.

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Adelaide Environmental Bulletins
These fact sheets may be downloaded and copied by not-for-profit and educational organizations for distribution to their publics as a means of providing information and tools on environmental and hazardous-materials topics. Click on the thumbnail images to download the document. For further information on this bulletin series, contact adelaideinfo@adelaidellc.com.

Adelaide Environmental Bulletin #4 released September 2007
Lead Awareness - Part II

Lead in the soil, on surfaces and materials, and in living organisms--how it got there and what to do about it.
Answers to the Lead Awareness Test
More Information Resources on Lead in Our Environment

Adelaide Environmental Bulletin #3 released September 2007
Lead Awareness - Part I

Lead in the air and in the water--how it got there and what to do about it.
The Lead Awareness Test
Guidelines for Reducing Your Exposure to Lead in the Environment

Adelaide Environmental Bulletin #2 released November 2006
Mold and Indoor Air Quality

An overview of indoor mold growth and its remediation in public buildings.
An EPA Checkllist for Mold Remediation
Safety Tips While Investigating and Evaluating Mold Problems
Questions to Consider Before Remediating
Common Indoor Air Quality Acronyms and Terms
Mold Prevention Tips

Adelaide Environmental Bulletin #1 released June 2006
The New NYS Asbestos Code Rule

Highlights of the recent changes in NYS Code Rule 56 and their implications for owners.
What Is Asbestos?
An Asbestos Timeline
An AHERA Checklist for Schools
Common Asbestos Abatement Acronyms and Terms