Guest Speaker(s):
Richard L Wade PhD, MPH, Independent consultant and adjunct professor of Medicine at UCI


Event Details:
Some of you may remember when we were captivated by Dr. Wade who gave his impromtu lecture relating to cruise lines last year.

This presentation will address issues of risk evaluation, risk management and risk mitigation regarding indoor air quality in commercial buildings. Starting with the basics on what constitutes healthy indoor air quality the lecture will conclude with the prevention of indoor air quality problems. The lecture will detail ways to evaluate indoor air quality and how to recognize poor indoor air quality.

The presentation will then go into some depth as to specific indoor air quality hazards such as elevated gas levels e.g. carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, the off gassing of toxic chemicals from furnishings, overcrowding, gas leaks, airborne dust (including wildfire participates concerns), asbestos, biological agents such a mold spores, legionella bacteria and anxiety produced indoor air quality claims.

Recognizing the above hazards, the presentation will present guidelines and case examples on how to address claims of poor indoor air quality, how to work with consultants, and provide technical guidelines on case specific risk assessments and management.

The lecture will conclude with a discussion of expectations and specific work practices and maintenance procedures to be expected by building owners to provide for safe and healthful indoor air quality.