For the building owner, administrator, or facilities manager who must deal with the realities of today's indoor environmental concerns, this fully updated reference is a practical, hands-on guide. You'll find readily applicable air quality control measures and preventative strategies that can head off the "headaches" -- both economic and legal -- that can grow out of an air quality problem. You'll also learn the critical aspects of complete response and step-by-step investigation tactics and tools. Specific symptoms of building-associated illnesses are detailed along with practical guidelines for identifying and controlling the associated pollutant or source of the problem.
Based on Sources of Risk Estimates: Commins (1985), Weill and Hughes (1986), Wilson and Crouch (1982) biological agents into a facility or serve as potential sources. Biological agents may enter the building through outside air intakes.
For the building owner, administrator or facilities manager who must deal with the realities of today's indoor air quality concerns, this outstanding new reference will serve as a practical, hands-on...
This book cuts across professions to offer those concerned with the total facility a broader, more comprehensive approach to managing indoor air quality and mitigating indoor air quality problems.
The book describes the most common substances encountered in an indoor air quality investigation, their health effects, and their occurrence in the environment.
The following is a sample of such literature for several common household activities : Organic vapors emitted by consumer products ( Pickrell et al . , 1984 ; Meyer and Hermans , 1985 ; Hawthorne , 1987 ; Matthews et al . , 1987 ; Stock ...
In addition to hard copies, the book is also published online and will be updated by the authors as needed to keep it aligned with current knowledge. These salient features can make the handbook fresh with the research development.
It includes the following books: HVAC Fundamentals; Managing Indoor Air Quality, Third Edition; Indoor Air Quality: A Guide for Facility Managers, Second Edition; Practical Controls: A Guide to Mechanical Systems; and HVAC Controls: ...
The sixth edition of a bestseller, Air Quality provides students with a comprehensive overview of air quality, the science that continues to provide a better understanding of atmospheric chemistry and its effects on public health and the ...
While earlier editions of this best-selling work have become standard texts for students and professionals alike, both the science and the practice of air quality management continue to evolve. Air...
This is an all new book designed to provide you the practical information and data you need for indoor air pollution control!