The recent train derailments in East Palestine and Springfield have caused many homeowners across our state to refocus on local environments. But did you realize that Americans on average spend almost 90% of their time indoors? That’s where concentrations of some pollutants can be two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.
Want to know more? The Greater Dayton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Safety breakfast on April 20 from 8 am to 9 am that addresses the issue of Indoor Air Quality. The featured speaker is Bob Lucas, co-founder and president at Chase Construction Restoration, a minority owned Cincinnati company with large scale capabilities in construction, demolition and disaster recovery. The talk is sponsored by Sedgwick, a technology-enabled risk benefits and integrated business solutions company with 30,000 plus colleagues located across 80 countries.
Most pollutants affecting indoor air quality come from sources inside buildings such as combustion sources, cleaning supplies, paints, insecticides, or even the building materials themselves. It is alarming how many indoor sources can directly impact the quality of the air in your home, workplace, schools, restaurants, stores, and all the other places you spend your time. Lucas will share how you can detect and prevent these harmful pollutants from entering your home and workplace so you can protect yourself, co-workers, and loved ones. He will primarily focus on mold, asbestos, and viruses such as N1H1 and Covid. During his presentation he will share how to identify and treat mold, the hazards of mold exposure, and common misconceptions about mold. Lucas will also share information about Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) including the hazards and use of chemicals. This presentation will leave you with practical tools, so you stay safe in all environments.
Lucas has over 21 years of experience in the disaster recovery, mitigation, restoration, and cleaning industry. He is an expert in strategic planning, implementation and execution of innovative processes and services across multiple businesses, business units and verticals.
Lucas has been retained by Fortune 500 Companies, international trade organizations, mid-caps and startups for his ability to identify and execute high-risk and business critical projects. Based on his extensive experience in the disaster recovery industry, he became an expert in service industries that rely on specialized equipment, science driven solutions, innovative technologies, and processes. Through the unique demands of a field-based, national, service and equipment intensive business, Lucas has become an expert in large-losses, execution, field operations, and billing. He has applied his uniquely innovate approach to many companies with great success.
The Safety Breakfast will take place at the University of Dayton, Daniel J. Currant Place, 1700 S. Patterson Blvd in the Meyer Room. Cost is $35 for Safety Council Members and $55 for Non-Safety Council Members. For more information contact Sydney Ryan at 937-226-8526.
COMMUNITY
Wednesday, March 29
Getting Physical With Wine!
Want to do something healthy while being sociable and having a little fun? Tomorrow evening (Wednesday, March 29) is Yoga & Wine Wednesday, a gentle yoga class with instructor Elesha Snyder. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the event runs from 6-8 pm at the UpSide Loft at The Brightside at 905 East 3rd Street in Dayton. The event costs $20 and will also include wines, n/a beverages and snacks. Contact Venmo@elesha-snyder to reserve a spot.
