The following recommendations are the basis for the detailed guidance issued by ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force. They are based on the concept that ventilation, filtration, and air cleaners can be deployed flexibly to achieve exposure reduction goals. This is done by setting targets for equivalent clean air supply rate and expressing the performance of filters, air …
Category: Air quality
Gaz stove and indoor air quality
People use a variety of heat sources to cook food, including gas, wood, and electricity. Each of these heat sources can create indoor air pollution during cooking. Natural gas and propane stoves can emit nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde in addition to the particle pollution that all types of stoves produce as well as other …
Cleaning products and indoor air quality
The cleaning of buildings and their contents is a major human activity that aims to promote hygiene, aesthetics, and material preservation. Although there are numerous advantages, it can also engender risks for the health of the workers and the occupants. In a study carried out by researchers from the University of California at Berkeley and …