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1 Water damage/mold Indoor Air Quality Asbestos Forensic microbiology Chemicals Ventilation Radon (not for real estate)

2 Presented By : Tracey Schultz, MSM

3 Geek Speak – What is radon Health effects Current EPA/WHO guidelines Measurement Altered readings Abatement Overall message: Educate clients before tests to keep deals moving forwards! Overview

4 “Geek Speak”

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7 Health Effects Lung cancer Leading cause of lung cancer in non- smokers 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year

8 EPA/WHO EPA: 4.0 picocuries per liter of air – action level Below 4.0 pCi/L, suggest action WHO: 2.7 pCi/L NOT U.S. guideline Will eventually be EPA guideline

9 EPA/WHO pCi/LNever Smoked Smokers 2036260 1018150 815120 4762 2432 1.3220 Number of people in 1,000 that will develop cancer from radon

10 Measurement Long-term 6 to 12 months Alpha-track Most accurate Short-term Typically 2 days Passive (carbon or electric samples) Continuous

11 Test Preparations Close windows and doors 12 hours prior Maintain closed conditions Operate mechanical equipment as normal Do not touch monitors!!!

12 Items that affect results Winter Elevated Stack effect Snow cover “Normal” Storms Elevated Wind Barometric pressure Rain cover Not “Normal” Furnace Elevated Non-High Efficiency Furnace Ductwork “Normal” Air Exchangers Lowered “Normal”

13 Mitigation systems

14 Thank you! Cassidy Kuchenbecker, MS (414) 651-6653 CK@eimidwest.com Tracey Schultz, MSM (414)380-6662 TS@eimidwest.com $475 site assessments with free sampling for many projects


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