Description
This chapter provides general background information and introduces important concepts of hazard recognition, analysis, and control. It also presents information on specific hazards, and describes sources of exposure to each hazard, potential health effects, relevant exposure standards and guidelines, and methods to control exposure. This chapter also includes a brief introduction to the very broad and dynamic field of indoor environmental health. Thus, descriptions of potential hazards (and especially their controls) presented do not constitute a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review. Additional detail is available on many important topics in other ASHRAE Handbook chapters, including Chapters 9, 11, 12, and 16 of this volume; Chapter 29 of the 2016 ASHRAE Handbook–HVAC Systems and Equipment, and Chapters 31 and 46 of the 2015 ASHRAE Handbook–HVAC Applications.
BACKGROUND
Health Sciences Relevant to Indoor Environment
Hazard Recognition, Analysis, and Control
AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS
Particles
Gaseous Contaminants
PHYSICAL AGENTS
Thermal Environment
Electrical Hazards
Mechanical Energies
Electromagnetic Radiation
Ergonomics
Outdoor Air Ventilation and Health
ISBN: 978-1-939200-58-7 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1523-7230 (for SI versions of chapters)
Citation: 2017 ASHRAE Handbook — Fundamentals: Chapter 10, Indoor Environmental Health
Product Details
- Published:
- 2017
- ISBN(s):
- 9781939200587
- Number of Pages:
- 30
- Units of Measure:
- SI
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1.4 MB
- Product Code(s):
- D-F102017SI
