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| SCat | Ventilation Safety |
Dilution and local exhaust ventilation for toxic or flammable gases. Fume removal. Control of smoke from medical laser procedures. Nitrous oxide administration exposure and control. HVAC design for dental and medical facilities. Fume hood safety program.
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Laser Generated Airborne Contaminants Systems [26517] 
Purification system design for Laser Generated Airborne Contaminants (LGACs)
Purification system design for Laser Generated Airborne Contaminants (LGACs)
A Design Guide for Energy Efficient Research Laboratories [16387]
Includes design for supply systems, exhaust systems, distribution systems, air filtration and more
Includes design for supply systems, exhaust systems, distribution systems, air filtration and more
Advice for Safeguarding Buildings Against Chemical or Biological Attack [23485]
Intended for emergency personnel and for building operators
Intended for emergency personnel and for building operators
Air Flow Measurement Accuracy ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif){kind=small}
[13605] The log-Tchebycheff method of determining the number and location of duct-traverse points in a rectangular duct
Application of Artificial Fingernails [9999] Controlling chemical hazards during the application of artifical fingernails with ventilated table
ASHRAE's Ventilation Rate Calculation Procedure [13604]
An overview ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – 2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
An overview ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – 2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning [14365]
Table lists common symptoms at various carbon monoxide concentrations
Table lists common symptoms at various carbon monoxide concentrations
Chemical Fume Hood Inspection Checklist [28394]
Describes the testing procedures for Laboratory Chemical Fume Hood Inspections
[28394] Describes the testing procedures for Laboratory Chemical Fume Hood Inspections
Control of Smoke From Laser/Electric Surgical Procedures [3683]
Fact sheet discusses the hazards and control for smoke emissions from laser surgical procedures
Fact sheet discusses the hazards and control for smoke emissions from laser surgical procedures
Controlling Exposures of Workers to Nitrous Oxide Anesthetic Aministration [3684]
NIOSH alert bulletin provides guidelines for minimizing worker exposure to nitrous oxide
NIOSH alert bulletin provides guidelines for minimizing worker exposure to nitrous oxide
Draft Recommendations for a Ventilated Grinder [27256]
Protecting tuckpointing workers from silica dust
[27256] Protecting tuckpointing workers from silica dust
Evaluating Your Ventilation System [20681]
Describes what to look for in a building's ventilation system
Describes what to look for in a building's ventilation system
How to Correct for Density in Ventilation [3603]
Assist industrial hygienist in determining correction factors for density in ventilation measurement
[3603] Assist industrial hygienist in determining correction factors for density in ventilation measurement
HVAC Systems in the Home [12160]
Insufficient ventilation is one of the main causes of poor indoor air quality
Insufficient ventilation is one of the main causes of poor indoor air quality
Industrial Ventilaton & Exhaust Specs [19941]
Construction specs manual with sections related to industrial ventilation - 47 pages
[19941] Construction specs manual with sections related to industrial ventilation - 47 pages
MA-Massachusssetts Division of Occupational Safety Bulletins [14130]
Series of fact sheets on health effects and general recommendations for ventilation in industry
Series of fact sheets on health effects and general recommendations for ventilation in industry
On-Line Fan Calculations [16385]
Online calculator designed to calculate the various properties of fans and blowers
Online calculator designed to calculate the various properties of fans and blowers
Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Safety Booklet [27141]
How to recognize and protect yourself from oxygen deficient atmospheres
[27141] How to recognize and protect yourself from oxygen deficient atmospheres
Principles of Attic Ventilation [23411]
Each of the four model building codes require roofs to be ventilated
Each of the four model building codes require roofs to be ventilated
Servicing Exhaust Systems in Research Facilities [16826]
Safety procedures for servicing fume hoods and exhaust systems in research laboratories
[16826] Safety procedures for servicing fume hoods and exhaust systems in research laboratories
The Use of Ventilated Containment Structures During Abrasive Blasting [12579]
Air sampling results from 3 ventilation evaluations: oil refinery tank, large-bridge, small bridge
Air sampling results from 3 ventilation evaluations: oil refinery tank, large-bridge, small bridge
Tollbooth Ventilation [27306]
Study results indicate tollbooth ventilation systems effective in protecting workers
Study results indicate tollbooth ventilation systems effective in protecting workers
Understanding ASHRAE Standards and Codes [1254]
Articles explain the provisions of some of the ASHRAE standards
Articles explain the provisions of some of the ASHRAE standards
Ventilation of Poultry Slaughtering and Processing Plants [11903]
Fact sheet describes ventilation considerations for poultry plants
Fact sheet describes ventilation considerations for poultry plants
Wood Dust Control [29002]
Safety bulletin outlines the basics of controlling wood dust when using woodworking equipment
Safety bulletin outlines the basics of controlling wood dust when using woodworking equipment
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Chemical Safety / TLV Limits
PEL, TLV and STEL exposure limits for air contaminants, MRL, IDLH values, etc.
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IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more
Respiratory Safety / Mold Hazards
Guidance on indoor air quality and molds
Respiratory Safety / OSHA Ventilation
OSHA technical resources on ventilation, indoor air quality, etc.
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