November 5-6, 2009 Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center Tampa, FL

Welcome

All symposium sessions will be recorded and made available for future online viewing at www.drywallsymposium.com.

Corrosive Chinese Drywall has become the focus of health concerns, failing equipment, and lawsuits.  But what does the research really say about this controversial product and what is being done to fix the problem?  This is the first conference to bring together researchers from the primary state and federal agencies to present their findings on:

• Materials Analysis
• Emissions Testing
• Exposure Assessment and Toxicology
• Remediation/Repair
• Disposal

Don't Miss Out!

For symposium content questions, please contact the Florida Department of Health at: drywallabstracts@doh.state.fl.us or (800) 543-8279 (be sure to mention "drywall symposium" when you call so that you may be directed to the right person). 

The registration fee for the conference is $300.  Please click the button on the top left of this page to register.

Florida Department of Health

• The Department of Health is currently identifying and assessing potential human health hazards related to the phenomenon of rapid and recurring corrosion of metals inside homes.
   
• This phenomenon is suspected to be associated with the presence of Chinese drywall in homes built since 2003.

Los Angeles Times, July 4, 2009

• Corrosive, stinking Chinese drywall may be radioactive - "Health concerns are raised over the imported wallboard.  Some drywall made with radioactive phosphogypsum, a waste byproduct, was shipped to the U.S. by at least four Chinese-based firms."

USA TODAY, March 17, 2009

• Drywall from China blamed for problems in homes - "So far, Florida is ground zero. Up to 1,000 homes in the southern part of the state may be affected, says Jack Snider, president of American Management Resources Corp."

Drywall problems may just be beginning, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 1, 2009

CANCELLATION: Registration fees paid, less a $50 administration fee, will be refunded upon a written request received by October 23, 2009.  After October 23rd, refunds will not be issued, but substitutions will be permitted.

Sponsored by: Florida Department of Health, University of Florida Hinkley Center, University of South Florida Sunshine Education and Research Center

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