Webinar: Let's Clear the Air - Using Ventilation Practices to Promote Healthy IAQ in Schools

Recorded July 30, 2020

Webinar Description

Learn about strategies for operating and maintaining efficient HVAC systems to provide clean and healthy air in schools. Apply findings from scientific research and guidance on ventilation to reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria using comprehensive IAQ plans and practices.

Webinar Viewers Will:

• Operate and maintain efficient HVAC systems to provide clean and healthy air in schools.
• Apply findings from scientific research and guidance on ventilation to reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria through the air using comprehensive IAQ plans and practices.
• Put in place key strategies for quality HVAC, including developing a plan to regularly inspect and maintain HVAC systems, as well as provide outdoor air in accordance with ASHRAE standards.
• Gain buy-in from senior management and other stakeholders by successfully communicating how health and academic performance can be improved with a comprehensive IAQ management program, which includes providing optimal ventilation.

Moderator

• Tracy Washington Enger, Facilitator,  Indoor Environments Division, U.S. EPA, Washington, DC

Speakers

• Andrew Persily, Ph.D., Chief, Energy and Environment Division, Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Lisa Ng, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineer, Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Group in the Energy and Environment Division, Engineering Laboratory, NIST
• Raj Setty, P.E., LEED AP, President of Setty, Member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), ASHRAE Schools Technical Task Force
• Fred Remelius, Director of Operations, Upper Merion Area School District, PA