Healthy Indoors Magazine
Issue link: https://hi.healthyindoors.com/i/767367
Volume 4 No. 10, December 2016 IAQnet, LLC strives to use reliable sources and verify data, but makes no guarantee that information is complete or accurate; consequently, readers using this information do so at their own risk. Although persons and companies mentioned herein are be- lieved to be reputable, neither IAQnet, LLC, nor its officers, employees, contractors accept any responsibility whatsoever for the activities of any such persons or companies. © 2016 IAQnet, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS—December 2016 4 10 | COVER STORY 2016: The (Environmental) Year in Review: We take a look at three topics that impacted indoor environmental news this past year in this month's Cover Story. We close out 2016 with our Year in Review Cover Story on Legionella, Formaldehyde, and Lead—three serious indoor environ- mental concerns that made headline news again these past twelve months. Our features include a piece on "certifications vs. course completion certificates" and an interesting look at some of the benefits and limitations of Infrared Thermal Imaging tech- nology for building investigations. Jeff May is back with his regular column, this month talking about some things that can make your home sick, and we have the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council spotlighted in our Industry Watch. Looking for the latest industry news? Visit our revamped HealthyIndoors.com for news, features and tons of helpful resources! 6 | Editorial 18 | Course Completion Certificates: Credible credentials, or receipts for fees? By Adam Andrews 20 | May's Ways Jeffrey May's monthly column on improving your indoor environments. 24 | Industry Watch The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council 28 | MOMS Clean Air Force News Our feature section for MCAF. 32 | IAQ Live Wire Healthy Indoors virtual industry news- room. 34 | IAQ Radio Listen to the online weekly radio show and its archived episodes. 14 | Disadvantages of infrared thermal imaging technology This amazing technology offers some serious benefits for indoor environmental diagnostics work, but it does have some limitations.