Ventilation In Schools – Be Careful What You Are Bringing In!
April 10, 2021 By Luke Powell, WELL AP, LEED AP I recently came across this study that was published March 27, 2021. The study came out of Spain and looked to assess air quality in classrooms after increasing ventilation as directed by public health officials. Ventilation conditions (carbon dioxide, CO2) and suspended particulate matter […]
OSHA Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
February 25, 2021 By Luke Powell, WELL AP, LEED AP You can read the full document from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with all recommendations here: https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework I want to focus on the “Improving Ventilation” portion. Despite what you may hear, both the CDC and ASHRAE have recommended making improvements to ventilation […]
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force’s Aerosol Exposure Core Recommendations
On January 6, 2021, the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) Epidemic Task Force released new guidance to address control of airborne infectious aerosol exposure. An infectious aerosol is a suspension in air of fine particles or droplets containing pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can cause infections when inhaled. […]
A Quick Blueprint for Building Readiness
Are you a building owner or property manager wondering if you are ready to let people back in your building? Are you an employee or occupant wondering if the space you are getting ready to occupy is as safe as it can be? Are you concerned about the air quality in your child’s school? Below […]
