'Sick building syndrome' diaporamas de présentation

Clean Air Act

Clean Air Act. A U.S. law that authorizes the EPA to set limits on the amount of specific air pollutants that are permitted everywhere in the United States Focuses on six air pollutants (lead, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and ozone) . Dust Dome.

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The Atmosphere, Climate, and Global Warming

The Atmosphere, Climate, and Global Warming. Basic Atmospheric Composition. -Composed of gas molecules held close to Earth by gravity and thermal movement of molecules. -Major gases in the atmosphere:. Nitrogen (78%). Oxygen (21%). Argon (0.9%). Carbon Dioxide (0.3%).

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY

INDOOR AIR QUALITY. PRESENTED BY KENNETH F. ROBERTS, CIH, CSP. UNDERSTANDING IAQ. HEALTH EFFECTS CAUSATIVE AGENTS SOURCES CONTROL METHODOLOGIES LEGISLATION. HEALTH EFFECTS. HEALTH EFFECTS. SICK BUILDING SYNDROME (SBS) VS BUILDING RELATED ILLNESS (BRI). HEALTH EFFECTS.

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Faculty of allied medical science

Faculty of allied medical science. Environmental health (NREH-101). Air pollution. Supervision Prof.dr / Mervat Salah. Outcomes. 1-To know the meaning of air pollution 2-To differentiate between outdoor and indoor pollution 3-To know types of air pollution

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Air and Air Pollution

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Indoor Air and Molds

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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Its Impact upon Building Occupants

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Its Impact upon Building Occupants. Andrew Burgie, MS. Center for Occupational & Environmental Health at Hunter College. Overview. Which Factors Affect Indoor Air Quality? How Does One Approach IAQ Problems? Recognize Evaluate Control.

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Building Related Illness

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Chapter 8: Environmental Health

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Indoor Air Pollution

Indoor Air Pollution. Ch 17. Indoor air pollution. Indoor air contains higher concentrations of pollutants than outdoor air (up to 70x) Synthetic materials not comprehensively tested To reduce heat loss & improve energy efficiency: ventilation systems are sealed off & recirculate air

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Final Exam and Retakes

Final Exam and Retakes. There are no retakes allowed after the final exam. You are allowed as many retakes on exams prior to the final. Show me evidence of practice With the exceptions of a few graded labs, there will be no other chances to raise your grade. Our Goal for May 5 th.

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Protection Against Environmental Factors

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OFFICE SAFETY

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Indoor air quality

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Agenda 4/8

Agenda 4/8. Test Friday over Air Pollution (notes yesterday, today, and tomorrow!) Warm-Up: Do you think we have an acid rain problem in Georgia? Why or why not ? Notes: Air, Noise, and Light Pollution Video with 5-4-3-2-1: Revenge of the Electric Car. Air & Air Pollution.

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Sick building Review

Sick building Review. Radon, asbestos too. Sick Building Syndrome.

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Servpro of Birmingham

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Sick buildings

Sick buildings. Diagnosis and treatment 7y790. MAC. The maximally allowed concentration (MAC) of a gaseous substance is that concentration in the air of a working environment that in general According to current knowledge; Even at repeated and long-term exposure;

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Case #1. Call Vs. Prudential

Case #1. Call Vs. Prudential. This case is considered to be the first major IAQ case argued before a jury. The owner of the building was the Prudential Insurance Company. The case was settled for a multi -million dollar amount. . Call Vs. Prudential (contd.).

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ISSUES IN OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

ISSUES IN OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE. JOSEPH J SCHWERHA MD MPH PROFESSOR OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE DIRECTOR OF THE OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. ISSUES continued.

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