PODCAST: HVAC’s increased importance in workplace safety
February 19, 2021
By
OHS Canada
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers CEO Sandro Perruzza discusses best practice in air ventilation systems amid pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more focus is being put on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Through the winter months, many HVAC systems in public and commercial spaces re-circulate air instead of funnelling fresh air in, according to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) in Toronto.
As a result, HVAC systems recycle the same air, potentially infected with COVID-19.
Sandro Perruzza, CEO of the OSPE, recently joined OHS Canada editor Marcel Vander Wier on the Safe Zone podcast to discuss best practice in air ventilation systems amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode, Perruzzo responds to the following questions:
- Why are HVAC systems so important right now when it comes to keeping workers safe?
- As governments prepare for re-opening economies and schools, do you believe there’s been enough focus on ventilation and air flow in indoor working environments?
- Is there a gold standard when it comes to various equipment choices in this area?
- What tips would you give health and safety professionals for investigating equipment in their own buildings?
- What does the future hold in this area of air quality and workplace safety?
