The IAQ Investigator's Guide
Title | The IAQ Investigator's Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Ellen C. Gunderson |
Publisher | AIHA |
Pages | 101 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Air quality |
ISBN | 1931504687 |
IAQ investigators are given the tools to conduct thorough IAQ investigations, be knowledgeable about ventilation system components, occupant concerns and symptoms, sources of chemical and biological contaminants, IAQ sampling methods, interpreting sampling data, and current IAQ guidelines, standards and practices. Causes and solutions for common IAQ problems are given, along with guidance for special environments, and practical resources (checklists and forms) to help resolve IAQ problems.
WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality
Title | WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | World Health Organization |
Pages | 488 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | House & Home |
ISBN |
This book presents WHO guidelines for the protection of public health from risks due to a number of chemicals commonly present in indoor air. The substances considered in this review, i.e. benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, naphthalene, nitrogen dioxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (especially benzo[a]pyrene), radon, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene, have indoor sources, are known in respect of their hazardousness to health and are often found indoors in concentrations of health concern. The guidelines are targeted at public health professionals involved in preventing health risks of environmental exposures, as well as specialists and authorities involved in the design and use of buildings, indoor materials and products. They provide a scientific basis for legally enforceable standards.
A Strategy for Assessing and Managing Occupational Exposures
Title | A Strategy for Assessing and Managing Occupational Exposures PDF eBook |
Author | William H. Bullock |
Publisher | AIHA |
Pages | 455 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Hazardous substances |
ISBN | 1931504695 |
The Inside Story
Title | The Inside Story PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Air quality |
ISBN |
A Guide to Basic Indoor Air Quality Investigations
Title | A Guide to Basic Indoor Air Quality Investigations PDF eBook |
Author | Federal-Provincial Advisory Committee on Environmental and Occupational Health (Canada) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 31 |
Release | 1992* |
Genre | Indoor air pollution |
ISBN |
Indoor Air Quality Handbook
Title | Indoor Air Quality Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | John D. Spengler |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Pages | 1675 |
Release | 2001-01-09 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0071414843 |
* Tackles the complex environmental issue of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for industrial hygienists, HVAC engineers, architects and anyone else concerned with the air quality of interiors * Infused with charts, tables, and all the major formulas and calculations necessary to monitor and characterize a particular environment * Includes all relevant codes, standards and guidelines
Practical Guide to Industrial Safety
Title | Practical Guide to Industrial Safety PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 410 |
Release | 2000-10-12 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0824745345 |
A practical guide to industrial safety. It seeks to assist specialists in managing operations in industrial settings, including high-risk personal exposure such as inhalation hazards and direct chemical contact. It covers hazards in the chemical process industries, inhalation hazards in refineries, indoor air quality management, personal protective equipment, process safety emergency preparedness, safety in the laboratory, and more. There are Web site listings, NFPA hazard ratings, and other sources of information.