$435 Member/$505 Non-Member
Laboratories are designed to achieve effective, safe, efficient, and sustainable environments for research and production. EHS personnel are often called upon to establish the design and operating specifications for fume hoods and laboratory ventilation systems. Establishing guidelines, selecting appropriate exposure control devices, and ensuring proper performance requires an understanding of the short- and long-term needs of researchers, hazards, and how to properly employ engineering controls. This process requires review, assessment, selection, and testing of exposure control devices to ensure proper design and operation of the lab ventilation systems.
Recorded in June 2020, this PDC provides industrial hygienists and EHS personnel with the tools and information necessary for participating in the design of lab ventilation systems, testing and commissioning, optimizing energy performance, and implementing a laboratory ventilation management program.
Course outline
- Design and Operation of Modern Laboratory Ventilation Systems
- Understanding Risk and Selecting the Right Exposure Control Devices and Systems
- Establishing Airflow Specifications that Maximize Safety and Reduce Energy Consumption
- Methods for Testing Performance of ECDs and the Lab Ventilation Systems
- Implementing a Lab Ventilation Management Program
Course outcomes
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Identify the components of a lab ventilation system and the impact on lab safety and energy efficiency.
- Determine the factors that affect the performance of lab ventilation systems.
- Establish appropriate design and operating specifications.
- Evaluate risk for the selection of appropriate exposure control systems.
- Develop the elements of a comprehensive LVMP.
- Implement the LVMP in accordance with the ANSI/AIHA Z9.5.
- Apply test methods and criteria for fume hoods, ECDs and lab ventilation systems.
Who will benefit
EHS personnel called upon to establish the design and operating specifications for fume hoods and laboratory ventilation systems.
Prerequisites
Attendees should have an understanding of the fundamentals of laboratory fume hoods and exhaust systems with regards to the work and chemicals used in laboratories.
Time to complete
Participants will have 90 days from the date of purchase to view the session recordings and submit the online evaluation for credit.
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Instructors
Thomas Smith
Thomas C. Smith is the President and CEO of 3Flow. Mr. Smith has worked for more than 30 years helping facilities provide safe, efficient and sustainable laboratories. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene from the University of North Carolina. Mr. Smith has served as Chair of ASHRAE TC9.10 Laboratory Systems, Chair of the ANSI/AIHA Z9 Standards for Ventilation and Health, and been a member of the ASHRAE 110 committee since 1991. He serves on the Board for the International Institute of Sustainable Labs (I2SL) and is a member of the Alumni Hall of Fame for the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at North Carolina State University.
Mahdi Fahim
Mahdi Fahim is the Assistant Director-Laboratory Safety Manager at North Carolina State University, Environmental Health and Safety Department, Raleigh, NC. Mr. Fahim is an Industrial Hygienist, specialized in laboratory exhaust ventilation systems, local exhaust management, and chemical safety. He holds a MS degree in Industrial Hygiene from University of Toledo. His Master’s thesis was in ASHRAE 110 test method and fume hood performance modeling. He has presented several PDC, poster, and podium presentations at AIHce, I2SL , and other national conferences on laboratory safety and energy management subjects. He is an active member of the I2SL , AIHA, and ACGIH. He has also been involved in developing the ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 Standard for Laboratory Exhaust Ventilation.