While most of us know that outdoor air pollution is detrimental to our health, very few are aware that indoor air pollution can be equally damaging. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is of particular concern since most of us spend a substantial amount of our time indoors, be it at our office, home or other commercial buildings and establishments.

There have been reports of an illness commonly known as the “sick building syndrome' that is associated with a variety of indoor environments. It is however difficult to diagnose IAQ complaints because of the number and variety of possible sources and causes and varying individual sensitivities when exposed to the same source.

This 2 day course enhances the participants’ understanding on the fundamentals of IAQ, regulations governing IAQ in Singapore and the relationship between HVAC Systems and IAQ. The topics covered also include mold assessment, clean-up and remediation as well as effective air cleaning technologies for rectifying specific IAQ problems and risk assessment and effective water treatment in controlling the Legionella Bacteria. In addition, IAQ audit and measurement of IAQ parameters will be discussed together with a walk-through building inspection on cooling towers and Air Handling Units (AHUs).

COURSE OBJECTIVES  

Participants who have completed the course will be able to

1. Understand an overview of IAQ

2. Become familiar with all the regulations and clauses related to IAQ, both local and international standards, including the ability to appreciate that the tightening of all the possible loopholes to improve IAQ is very essential (both hard and soft approaches- Smoking Regs, WSHA, Green Mark, SSCP IAQ, Toxic Mold Act, Finnish Labelling Material Scheme, EPHA Act Nuisance Order, etc) and allowing the participant to bring back such awareness to their peers.

3. Understand ACMV with the aim to provide good practices for regular maintenance

4. Be able to conduct an IAQ Audit

5. Be able to provide specific solutions for specific problems

6. Be able to make a decision for a water treatment programme used in cooling towers

COURSE SYNOPSIS

• Fundamental of IAQ
• Regulations Governing IAQ in S'pore
• HVAC Systems & IAQ
• Mold Assessment Clean-Up & Remediation
• Risk Assessment & Effective Water Treatment
• IAQ Audit & Measurement of IAQ Parameters
• Building Inspections:Cooling Tower & Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Effective Air Cleaning Technogies for Rectfiying Specific IAQ Problems
• Good Filitration in ACMV System
• Improving Indoor Air Quality
• Success Stories on "Microbial Control in Air-Conditioning

WHO SHOULD ATTEND  

• Building/Estate Managers
• Maintenance Officers
• Building Owners
• Management Corporations
• Professionals who are responsible and concerned for maintaining good indoor air quality.

ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited under the Professional Engineers Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in Singapore. Participants will gain 12 PDU units upon completion of the course. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance rate.

Last updated on 18 Aug 08