ARTICLES

IAQ Alert: COVID-19 and Fresh Air Ventilation

March 18, 2020 | Fact Sheet: 3 minutes to read

Increasing fresh air ventilation in the workplace is probably a good way to help protect occupants from contracting COVID-19

Radon In the Canadian Workplace: A Primer

January 2, 2018 | Article: 5 minutes to read

Radon gas kills people by causing lung cancer, but it's easy to fix. A very quick radon gas primer for building, facility, and asset managers

Energy Savings vs. Fresh Air Ventilation in Office Spaces: Smart Ideas or False Economies?

April 30, 2015 | Video: 35 minutes to view

Free Online Video: Current trends in HVAC design and operations are focusing on reducing ventilation related energy inefficiencies through sophisticated building automation systems. Air quality practitioners are becoming concerned the trade-off costs to human health and productivity for these energy savings are not being properly taken into account. This seminar will explore these trends, examine the possible trade-offs and consequences, and try to clarify what alternatives are available.

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