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Potential contaminants to look for in air quality testing

  Air quality testing is very important as it helps determine contaminants in the air around us and find the best ways to get rid of these contaminants. Smoke, allergens, radon, mould and other pollutants negatively impact the health of occupants on a construction site and building. Allergens Allergens exist in different forms and manifest in different ways. Plants, insects, pets and other things may irritate both adults and children. Recent studies indicate that in-house cleaning, nurse case management, education for household and housing interventions can reduce exposures to allergens, thus reduce asthma in homes and construction sites. Screening equipment and methods vary by type of allergens. Multiple arrays for indoor allergens and enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay are the two methods that provide a range of analysis options. Asbestos Onsite air quality testing can also help detect asbestos in the air. Asbestos is a mineral fibre used in building and insulation ma