E – 1587 Filtration and Air-Cleaning Systems

Description

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 [Public Law 91-596] assures so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions. The Act charges the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with conducting research and making science-based recommendations to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death.

This course describes air-filtration and air-cleaning issues associated with protecting building environments from an airborne chemical, biological, or radiological (CBR) attack. The source document provides information about issues that should be considered when assessing, installing, and upgrading filtration systems along with the types of threats that can be addressed by air-filtration and air-cleaning systems. It is intended to provide guidance regarding measures that may be taken to prepare for a potential CBR attack, rather than in response to an actual CBR event.

Course Reference: Guidance for Filtration and Air-Cleaning Systems to Protect Building Environments
From Airborne Chemical, Biological or Radiological Attacks. DHHS (NIORSH) Pub. No. 2003-136 April, 2003

• Filter Industry Definitions and Terms
• Filtration and Air-Cleaning Principles
• Particulate Air Filtration
• Gas-Phase Air Cleaning
• Recommendations Regarding Filter and Sorbent Applications
• Bypass and Infiltration Considerations
• Economic Considerations – Initial, Operating & Replacement Costs