Course Description:
Recorded at AIHce EXP 2021
Laboratories are designed to achieve effective, safe, efficient, and sustainable environments for research and production. EHS personnel are called upon to establish the design and operating specifications for fume hoods and laboratory ventilation systems. Establishing guidelines, selecting appropriate exposure control devices, and ensuring proper performance requires understanding of the short- and long-term needs of researchers, hazards, and how to properly employ engineering controls. This PDC is intended to provide IHs and EHS personnel with the tools and information necessary for designing lab ventilation systems, testing and commissioning, optimizing energy performance, and implementing a laboratory ventilation management program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the components of a lab ventilation system.
- Assess the system impact on lab safety and energy efficiency.
- Determine the factors that affect lab ventilation system performance.
- Establish appropriate design and operating specifications.
- Evaluate risk for the selection of appropriate exposure control systems.
- Develop the elements of a comprehensive LVMP.
- Implement the LVMP in accordance with the ANSI/AIHA Z9.5.
- Apply test methods and criteria for fume hoods, ECDs and lab ventilation systems.
Contact Hours:
7
Presentation Date:
05/23/2021
Presenters:
Tom Smith, MS, CIH
Mahdi Fahim, MS