Print this page Introduction to Indoor Air Quality
John C. Huang, Ph.D, PE, LEED AP
Course Outline
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a major concern to businesses, tenants, and building designers & managers because it can impact the health, comfort, well-being, and productivity of building occupants. In this webinar, we will describe several common illnesses related to poor indoor air quality and point to the factors that affect IAQ. In addition, we will discuss how to investigate IAQ problems and how to control and improve IAQ in built environments. Additional resources on the subject will also be presented near the end of webinar.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Know the importance of good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ);
- Be aware of the factors affecting IAQ;
- Be able to recognize the major IAQ contaminants;
- Understand the process of conducting IAQ investigation;
- Get familiar with standards related to IAQ; and
- Learn how to control and improve IAQ.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for architects, engineers, building managers and other professionals interested in or working with Indoor Air Quality.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendees of this course will be able to gain a basic understanding of how to investigate, control and improve indoor air quality.
Course Content
The following weblinks contain the reference materials for this webinar:
EPA Indoor Air Facts No. 4 - Sick Building Syndrome (PDF file, 4 pages)
EPA Indoor Air Fact Sheet - Ventilation and Air Quality (PDF file, 4 pages)
OSHA Technical Manual Section III: Chapter 2 - Indoor Air Quality Investigation (PDF file, 14 pages)
EPA & NIOSH - Building Air Quality Action Plan (PDF file, 28 pages)
Please click on
the above underlined hypertext to view, download or print the document for your
study.
Because this course is
offered as a "live" course, you are required to attend the webinar at the scheduled time and date.
Please check the Webinar Schedule under course description on our website for currently scheduled meeting date
and time. We will send you an invitation to the webinar through email approximately 24 hours before the webinar
(confirmation of the receipt of the invitation is required). The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend
the webinar and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation.
Course Summary
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Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following webpages or websites:
1. EPA - Indoor Air Quality
2. OSHA 3430-04: Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings
3. The Indoor Air Quality Association
Quiz
Before you attend the webinar, you need to print the quiz questions from your browser for your study during the webinar. At the end of the webinar, you need to complete the quiz and submit your answers to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
