Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil

Managing indoor air quality can have many benefits but one of the most important factors is safety. Today we're delving into the world of explosion prevention, and how dust can actually be a dangerous trigger. We look at the important combination of dust collectors and filters in volatile environments and what companies can implement to mitigate harm. Our guest is a leading expert in explosion protection and industrial safety, with an array of technical solutions to prevent explosions. He is Business Development Manager at Fike Corporation, Carson Stephens. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTUnexpected combustible elements, from coffee beans to dust The importance of prevention instead of reaction Dust Hazard Analysis and prescriptive approaches for facilities Cost-benefits of cleaner, safer working environments Hybrid approaches to dust, fire safety and cleaner air GUEST DETAILS Carson Stephens has extensive experience in engineering and business development, currently serving as the EP Business Development Manager for Strategic & OEM Accounts at Fike Corporation since August 2018. Previously, Carson held roles such as Explosion Protection Application Engineer II and Explosion Protection Application Specialist at Fike Corporation, and worked as a Process Engineer at DaVinci Roofscapes and Peterson Manufacturing Co. Educationally, Carson holds a Master of Business Administration in Ethical Strategic Leadership from the University of Central Missouri, earned between 2015 and 2017, and a Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology from Pittsburg State University, completed in 2012.https://www.linkedin.com/in/carson-stephens-58696b82/ MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESFike was founded on engineering solutions to help keep people safe when they wouldn't expect they would need to be. - Carson Stephens There's a lot of things that people wouldn't assume are combustible that in the right conditions are, like really fine dust. - Carson Stephens Just keeping your facility clean is the number one thing. - Carson Stephens Make sure that those filters are changed on a regular basis, and that they're inspected, because if they're not, then you're going to let an explosion by. - Carson Stephens The highest risk or highest prioritized risk area within the facility should be tackled first, and can probably be done more cost effectively than if you killed somebody. - Carson StephensKEYWORDS#Airquality #explosion #prevention #dust #combustible #industrialsafety #HEPAfilters #manufacturing

Although health consequences may be important to an individual, how can we communicate the importance of managing indoor air quality to the numerous stakeholders involved in managing built environments? Today, we're continuing our conversation about healthy buildings and why they should be a priority for building managers. We're back with Dr. John McKeon, who believes we're in the middle of a shift in thinking about the design and operation of buildings, but that a multidisciplinary approach is needed to paint a picture of the benefits and ROI of investing in indoor air quality. Our expert guest is a medical doctor who pivoted into the world of indoor air quality after being shocked by the interplay between the built environment and asthma and allergy triggers within indoor spaces. He is the CEO of Allergy Standards and Principle at iAIR Institute, Dr John McKeon.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTDesigning buildings to optimize health and well beingInvolving HR and Wellbeing Officers at the build stage The three ‘p's' for the people, for the planet and for profit Proving return on investment for all stakeholdersMulti-disciplinary research to improve the health of buildings GUEST DETAILS John is principal at the iAIR Institute, a medical entrepreneur and currently the CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL), an international standards and certification body, a company he founded while working as an Emergency Room Doctor.  As the founder he has led the development of an international intellectual property portfolio of patents and trade mark applications and negotiated complex licensing agreements with multinationals such as P&G and 3M. Along the way he has secured significant equity investments as well as academic and industry grant awards.  As a serial entrepreneur, John is involved in a number of successful healthcare related ventures.https://www.allergystandards.com/dr-john-mckeon/ MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESIt is now part of an architect's remit to design buildings to optimize health and well being outcomes. - Dr. John McKeonWe can get what I call the three P's, it can be good for the planet, good for people, and good for profit. - Dr. John McKeon You've all these people doing research and great research around healthy buildings, but very often they don't talk to each other. - Dr. John McKeon KEYWORDS#Indoorairquality #health #multi-disciplinary #budget #retrofits #energyefficiency #building #HR

We spend about 80% of our time indoors, and as concern for how bad indoor air quality can impact us grows, so does the demand for healthier, well-managed spaces. With the surge in personal technology that allows us to ‘hack our health', future innovations could see real-time information on how the air we're breathing is affecting us. Today we hear how awareness and improved biomarker technology can be used to combat sick building syndrome, creating a healthier environment that protects people, and businesses, from the consequences of bad air. Our expert guest is a medical doctor who pivoted into the world of indoor air quality after being shocked by the interplay between the built environment and asthma and allergy triggers within indoor spaces. He is the CEO of Allergy Standards and Principle at iAIR Institute, Dr John McKeon.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTConcerns in the medical world about sick building syndrome Being informed and using good science for progress Implementing Asthma and Allergy Standards into the built environmentFive macro trends driving new desire for healthy buildings and good IAQUsing real-time biomarkers to collect real-time data on IAQ GUEST DETAILS John is principal at the iAIR Institute, a medical entrepreneur and currently the CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL), an international standards and certification body, a company he founded while working as an Emergency Room Doctor.  As the founder he has led the development of an international intellectual property portfolio of patents and trade mark applications and negotiated complex licensing agreements with multinationals such as P&G and 3M. Along the way he has secured significant equity investments as well as academic and industry grant awards.  As a serial entrepreneur, John is involved in a number of successful healthcare related ventures.https://www.allergystandards.com/dr-john-mckeon/ MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESThere's lots of research showing that indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor air pollution. - Dr. John McKeonIt's about education, it's about being informed, but it's also about really good science. - Dr. John McKeonOur journey started with products with asthma and allergy, but now we've broadened that to health and well being for everybody in the built environment. - Dr. John McKeon Part of that whole new value proposition of health and well being is employers all need to make sure, well, what's the indoor air quality? Not just IAQ, but IEQ, indoor environmental quality. - Dr. John McKeon So consumer tech is med tech, and it's about staying healthy. It's not rescue medicine. - Dr. John McKeonBiomarkers, I believe, are coming, but there's a lot of challenges. - Dr. John McKeon KEYWORDS#Indoorairquality #smartbuildings #asthma #VOCs #allergystandards #health #well-being, #biomarkers

Buildings are under increasing pressure — stricter energy regulations, growing concerns about indoor air quality, and the challenge of balancing ventilation with cost. The new European standard, FprEN 16798-3:2024, changes how buildings manage air. Whether you own, operate, or design buildings, these updates impact you and our guest today is going to break down everything you need to know. He explains what's changing, what it means, and what you should do next. Our guest has 20 years experience in air ventilation and is Camfil's Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Sustainability & Corporate Communication, Tobias Zimmer.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTWhat's included in the new FprEN 16798-3:2024 standard WHO's new air quality guidelinesImpact on everyday building operations and energy performanceCompliance and cost considerationsCommon mistakes and compliance toolsGUEST DETAILS Tobias Zimmer, MBA, is Senior Vice President Public Affairs, Sustainability & Corporate Communication Camfil Group, Vice Chairman PC-FIL Eurovent Certification and Advisory Board Member World Filtration Institute. Tobias has 20 years experience working in the ventilation industry. He's also an active member in several industry associations, such as Eurovent and EVIA. Tobias is also deeply involved in the development of international Standards in the fields of air filtration and building ventilation, both at ISO global level and CEN on the European level.https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-zimmer-mba-86024317/ MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESThe requirements for providing clean air have significantly increased versions versus the 2017 version. - Tobias Zimmer For particulate matter, the limits had to be decreased significantly. PM 2.5 was actually cut by 50% - Tobias Zimmer Fulfilling the WHO air quality limits means you're providing an indoor air quality which is healthy to people. - Tobias Zimmer You got improved performance, you got improved creativity. And of course, you protect the health of your employees. - Tobias Zimmer Recirculation air has a few risky sides to it. - Tobias Zimmer KEYWORDS#airquality #ventilation #filtration #IAQ #energy #WHOguidelines #buildingmanagers #efficiency

Indoor air quality is slowly becoming a mainstream issue, but how can we improve public awareness and emphasize the huge damage it is causing economically, to our health and even our children's brains? Today, we hear from one of Australia's lead clean air campaigners, who has been working on a framework to make clean air as important as clean water. Having worked in public health for almost fifteen years, first combating the harms of tobacco, we learn why indoor air needs to be next on the agenda and the pathways experts are suggesting to get there. Our guest has been working with governing bodies and multi disciplinary teams to progress Australia's indoor air quality. With a background in radiation oncology and a passion for sustainability, she is currently working with the Burnett Institute and University of Melbourne. It's a pleasure to welcome Professor Bronwyn King. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTPreventing future pandemics and climate-proofing buildingsMonitoring and displaying IAQ levels to increase public awareness Creating simple, memorable messaging for education Pathways to clean indoor air for leaders How damages from bad IAQ are already costing billionsGUEST DETAILS Dr Bronwyn King AO is a social entrepreneur, movement maker and a globally renowned humanitarian on a mission to inspire and transform organisations into purpose driven businesses. She is a sustainability expert, company director and radiation oncologist who has worked with everyone from the terminally ill to the fittest athletes in the Australian Swim Team. Dr Bronwyn King AO is pleased to be working with Burnet Institute and University of Melbourne to help advance Australia's progress on indoor air quality, building on lessons from Australia's world leading approach to tobacco control. Prof Bronwyn King AO, Professor (Hon.) Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbournehttps://bronwynking.com/ MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESThe invisibility of air quality is one of the greatest challenges that we have. - Bronwyn King I think indoor air quality is the next thing for public health to really address when it comes to education. - Bronwyn KIng Transparency is always a good thing when it comes to public health because it helps people be engaged, and it encourages people to do the right thing. - Bronwyn King If you are breathing poor quality air, your health is impacted dramatically. The brain, the lung, the heart, every body system depends on quality, safe air. - Bronwyn King Clean air makes clever kids. - Bronwyn King Poor air quality is costing us billions of dollars right now, billions. - Bronwyn King KEYWORDS#airquality #cleanair #IAQ #publichealth #tobacco #climate #bushfires 

Building managers are facing a pressing challenge, how to balance operational costs with the growing demand for better environments and sustainability.Today, we discuss the true cost of ignoring energy efficiency, from cost to carbon penalties and unhappy tenants. We explore the financial advantages, including potential cost savings and improved property values, as well as practical strategies for overcoming common barriers to implementing these systems. Our guest today is a leading expert in all things energy efficiency, with over two decades of experience in helping organizations optimize their energy use. It is a pleasure to welcome the founder of Selling Energy, Mark Jewell.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTEnergy efficiency is a ‘win-win' for utilities, customers, manufacturers, and vendorsMaintaining or increasing Net Operating Income with energy efficiency How longer-use filters can counteract labour shortages and environmental damages Overcoming barriers to implementing energy efficiency Financial risks of losing tenants due to poor building systems GUEST DETAILS Mark Jewell is the President and co-founder of Selling Energy.He is a subject matter expert, coach, speaker and best-selling author focused on overcoming barriers to implementing projects. Mark teaches other professionals and organizations how to turbocharge their sales success.Through his in-person and online training, daily blog, app for iOS, app for Android, YouTube, and Social Media accounts, Mark Jewell provides ideas and inspiration for everyone from the eco-entrepreneur to those with Fortune 500 companies.https://www.sellingenergy.com/about-mark-jewell MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESA lot of people forget that the only reason we have buildings that are occupied by occupants is to make sure those occupants are productive and safe. - Mark Jewell I think you need to expand the definition of efficiency to more than just energy efficiency. It's the efficiency of labor too. - Mark Jewell Do you really want to throw out four filters a year when you could throw out one? The landfill is not free, right? - Mark Jewell One of the biggest barriers is ignorance. I think that it's possible that a lot of people don't really know what's possible. - Mark Jewell It used to be a green premium, now it's a brown discount if your building does not have systems that can guarantee the health and safety of the occupants. - Mark Jewell KEYWORDS#energy #efficiency #airquality #HVAC #carbonfootprint #buildingmanagers #filter 

We know that bad air quality can have a major impact on our health, but new emerging research is showing it can also affect our cognitive function. Today we hear from a neuroscientist who is passionate about the link between IAQ and creativity.  His recent study used the Serious Brick Play method to measure if better air quality can increase our creative thinking and the results are very impressive! Our guest is a Senior Researcher at the Singapore-ETH Centre and holds a PhD in cognitive neuroscience and master's in Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Adam Charles Roberts.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTA father's brain injury that inspired research in air quality Understanding complex IAQ measures and how they impact the brain Using the serious brick play method to measure creativity Statistical analysis showing an increase in creativity with better air quality Potential benefits of improving air quality for creative thinking and artistry GUEST DETAILS Dr. Adam Charles Roberts is a Senior Researcher at the Singapore-ETH Centre, focusing on Social and Financial Resilience and interactions with new technology. Previously, he was a Senior Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, studying air quality's effects on cognition and the psychology of work environments, and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford, studying Neurolinguistics.https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-charles-roberts/  MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESI suddenly became very interested in the brain. How is the brain working and why does the brain not work as well in certain situations? - Dr Adam Charles Roberts We used the serious brick play method. The reason for this is we wanted to ensure that we had something that was repeatable and that could be scored by different people. - Dr Adam Charles Roberts We found that if you change the air quality from the maximum allowable to the level we achieved, you get 11.5% increase in creativity. - Dr Adam Charles Roberts It's something that's not exactly difficult to achieve, right? We just got some air filters, put them in the aircon system. That was it. - Dr Adam Charles Roberts People may not know how much creativity they are using in their job, but I think everyone could benefit from improving their creativity. - Dr Adam Charles Roberts KEYWORDS#airquality #creativity #cognitive #neuroscience #VOCs #particulatematter #filters

Air filters can be adapted to the needs of your commercial building or home, and your needs may change with the seasons. Working with these changes can be beneficial to balancing efficiency and quality of air you get. Today we're diving further into future standards and developments with Kathleen Owen. We get into the imbalance between indoor and outdoor air quality standards, along with ASHRAE Standard 241, which will be official from January 1, 2025, and how that will affect filter requirements.Our expert guest has over 30 years experience working in the field and is considered the OG of indoor air quality, Kathleen Owen. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTBalancing energy efficiency and air qualityChallenges for schools with budget restraints Decarbonization and reducing carbon footprintsOutdoor air quality standard vs lack for IAQFuture of gas and VOC mitigationGUEST DETAILSKathleen Owen, ASHRAE Fellow, has extensive experience in gaseous and particulate matter air cleaning, determining air cleaning efficiency, and developing test methods to evaluate various air cleaning technologies.Prior to starting her own company, Kathleen spent 33 years at RTI International where she worked on the ASHRAE and EPA projects that developed ASHRAE air cleaner efficiency test methods 52.2 (for particles), 145.2 (gases), and 185.1 (UV-bioaerosol). She also developed chamber test methods for gas and bioaerosol removal by in-room air cleaners based, in large part, on the AHAM CADR test method. EPA, DOD, ASHRAE and other projects she has worked on included air cleaning, air quality, contaminant transport modelling, technology development, and aerosol penetration of protective garments. Also, after working in the lab for several years, she ran the RTI commercial air cleaner test lab for over 20 years with over 100 different companies as customers over the years. She now works for various customers as a consultant.Kathleen earned a BS in chemical engineering from NCSU and an MS in Air Pollution Control Engineering from UNC-CH.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-owen-4381a21a/ https://dl.ashrae.org/Profile?lectIdx=4166a637-bfd5-45fa-9fc1-00dab658a36d  MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESOn January 1, 2025, the MERV-A requirement kicks in. The standard itself, other than that, stays the same. - Kathleen OwenYou can change what you're doing and still meet that need for clean air. - Kathleen OwenThe first thing to do is to get your system working the way you thought it was working. - Kathleen OwenA lot of the effects are, ‘oh, that kid has asthma' instead of maybe that house has too much something in it. - Kathleen OwenThere are a lot of VOCs that are used in houses and commercial buildings that people want. Perfume, bug spray, cleansers, a lot of them have VOC emissions. - Kathleen OwenI do know that we're gradually getting more data and more awareness of what the different gases in the air can do to people, but I hope we find more answers and assume that we will. - Kathleen Owen I think it's critical that we first get air cleaners that put bad stuff into the air off the market. - Kathleen OwenKEYWORDS#outdoorair #ashrae #air #merv #particles #indoorairquality #filter #energy

Although indoor air quality may seem like a relatively new topic for most people, there have been experts working in and promoting this field for decades. Today we meet a pioneer of indoor air quality standards who, despite falling into the career, has an immense passion for promoting better IAQ. We hear about her leading research and testing, including how air quality ratings were developed and simple but great considerations for any HVAC system. Our guest is considered the OG of everything air quality testing and spent three decades working with RTI International, Kathleen Owen. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTHow Kathleen developed a passion for IAQ Introducing efficiency measures with ASHRAE 52.2 Appendix J Differences in MERV filters and performance The need for real-world filter testing Selecting the right air filters and proper installation GUEST DETAILSKathleen Owen, ASHRAE Fellow, has extensive experience in gaseous and particulate matter air cleaning, determining air cleaning efficiency, and developing test methods to evaluate various air cleaning technologies.Prior to starting her own company, Kathleen spent 33 years at RTI International where she worked on the ASHRAE and EPA projects that developed ASHRAE air cleaner efficiency test methods 52.2 (for particles), 145.2 (gases), and 185.1 (UV-bioaerosol). She also developed chamber test methods for gas and bioaerosol removal by in-room air cleaners based, in large part, on the AHAM CADR test method. EPA, DOD, ASHRAE and other projects she has worked on included air cleaning, air quality, contaminant transport modelling, technology development, and aerosol penetration of protective garments. Also, after working in the lab for several years, she ran the RTI commercial air cleaner test lab for over 20 years with over 100 different companies as customers over the years. She now works for various customers as a consultant.Kathleen earned a BS in chemical engineering from NCSU and an MS in Air Pollution Control Engineering from UNC-CH.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-owen-4381a21a/ https://dl.ashrae.org/Profile?lectIdx=4166a637-bfd5-45fa-9fc1-00dab658a36d  MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESAppendix J is intended to give you a much better estimate of the minimum efficiency of a filter, of a charged media filter, in real life. - Kathleen OwenIf you want better, cleaner air, run the fan more, put in a higher efficiency filter that your fan can work with. - Kathleen OwenWe have a ways to go in terms of getting the filters that we need out there, getting people to use them. - Kathleen OwenOne of the biggest issues with filters, and I know you guys worry about this too, people stick filters into spots they don't fit. - Kathleen OwenKEYWORDS#filter #merv #air #ashrae #indoorairquality #hvacsystem #dust

Measuring your indoor air quality will give you a better understanding of your filter needs, but older methods of intermittent and spot checks may not be the most efficient way to protect your occupants health. Today we hear from an expert who advocates for the importance of real-time air quality monitoring, particularly in schools and similar settings. We learn how the dynamic nature of these buildings, including internal and external factors, requires a more sophisticated approach to air quality management and how HVAC systems can be better optimised to balance IAQ and energy output.Our guest is passionate about the physical and cognitive benefits of IAQ management in educational settings, and is Founder and CEO of Attune, Dr. Serene Almomen. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTImproving air quality in schools for physical and cognitive health Why real-time air quality monitoring is crucial for managing IAQ The dynamic nature of buildings, both internally and externallyBalancing IAQ, energy savings and return on investment Effectively communicating IAQ data with building occupants GUEST DETAILSDr. Serene Almomen is a prominent figure in the field of air quality monitoring and improvement, particularly focused on enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools. As the co-founder and CEO of Attune (formerly Senseware), a high-growth technology company, Dr. Almomen has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for IAQ monitoring[2][5].Attune is an IoT, smart building solution that provides cost-effective and secure wireless solutions to collect data and control all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and environmental systems from your facility. https://www.linkedin.com/in/serene-al-momen-phd-2915824 MORE INFORMATIONABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESWe learned the hard way that it's a non-negotiable to have clean air that we breathe. You wouldn't drink water if you see that it's dirty. - Dr. Serene Almomen There are so many dynamic things that are happening externally and internally, that the spot checks would just not capture that. That's where real time becomes really important. - Dr. Serene Almomen Now, we know that there are multiple sensors that are important and each sensor ties to different aspects of how we're cleaning the air and optimizing indoor air quality in indoor spaces. - Dr. Serene Almomen What we do to simplify the contaminants is tied to ventilation. So we give a ventilation score versus air quality score. And that's more practical, reasonable and effective. - Dr. Serene Almomen KEYWORDS#indoorairquality #filters #ventilation #cleanair #schools #co2 #teachers #health 

Healthy air in any building is paramount. If it's something you want to achieve, the best place to start is to accurately measure the quality of air you currently have.Today we hear from an expert in air quality measurement, who explains the metrics and gives us the essential knowledge to make informed decisions about indoor air management.Our guest has been working in air filtration for a long time and is Global Product Manager for Camfil, Matthias Jerosch.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT● What we need to accurately measure indoor air quality● Measurement meters are not all created equal ● Air quality in different environments ● Source contaminants in your workplace ● The future of measurements and standards in IAQ GUEST DETAILSMatthias Jerosch is Global Product Manager For Air Cleaners & Containment at Camfil https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-jerosch-6b8586123/ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.io

Mold and asbestos are sometimes referred to as the ‘silent killers in a building'.If you have either of these in your building they are going to be a big concern and can have incredibly serious health effects on your occupants. Today, we hear from an expert with over twenty years experience dealing with the most complex indoor air quality, mold, and hazardous building materials issues. Our guest worked on one of the largest and most comprehensive mould cleanup projects undertaken in Canada and has acted as primary consultant for the development of government mould cleanup guidelines. He is a director with Pinchin Ltd, one of North America's premier environmental, engineering, building science, and health & safety consulting firms, Stephen Booth. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTHow mold damages buildings and causes health problems Mitigation tactics for mold, fungus and hazardous materials Why testing and management requires professional support Using air filters as the first line of defense for airborne particlesThe fatal impact of asbestos and how to manage it if it's in your building GUEST DETAILSStephen Booth, CET, LEED AP, RESET AP is Executive Vice President, GTA Indoor Environmental Quality at Pinchin.Stephen has been employed by Pinchin Ltd. since 1993. Stephen holds a Diploma in Architectural Technology from Centennial College. Stephen is a Certified Engineering Technologist and LEED and RESET Air accredited professional. Stephen has more than 25years of environmental consulting experience and has managed hundreds of projects on behalf of Pinchin Ltd., including mould assessments, hazardous building materials surveys, along with complex abatement projects. This experience extends to industrial, commercial and government projects. Stephen has managed multiple whole building abatement projects for lead, mould, asbestos, and clandestine drug laboratories.https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephendbooth/ ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/Let's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.ioQUOTESWhen you get substantial amounts of mold growth in your building there are a number of health effects that can occur for building occupants, primarily upper respiratory and allergy in nature. - Stephen Booth Filters are the first line of defense of the air that's coming into the building - Stephen Booth The measurement part of the samples is probably the least important part of the indoor air quality testing. - Stephen Booth Offices are generally better from an indoor air quality point of view than homes are. - Stephen Booth Millions of tons of asbestos were put into building materials through the 50s, 60s and 70s. Then, by the 1970s, we started to see that the people who had been working with asbestos 20 years earlier, had a very high rate of lung cancer and restrictive breathing problems. - Stephen Booth KEYWORDS#buildingmanager #mold #asbestos #indoorairquality #airfilters

Our last episode, ‘The Professor', was a masterclass of clear, science-backed guidance on improving indoor air, from a globally recognized leader in building science.Jeffrey Siegel gave us really straightforward strategies and showed us how even small changes can meaningfully impact health, wellbeing and cognitive function. After that podcast, we kept talking about the pros' and cons' of handheld sensors, balancing the quality of life and the cost of indoor air quality and some really simple things building managers can look at to get the best air quality at work.Fortunately, we kept recording that conversation, so we can bring you all of this in a special bonus episode of ‘Let's Talk Clean Air' with Professor Jeffrey Siegel, a renowned expert with an academic career in air quality stretching from Berkeley to Texas, to his current position as the Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTHow building managers should approach indoor air quality and maintenance The pros and cons of handheld air quality sensors Empowering people to make them think about their indoor air quality The middle ground of quality of life and good indoor airThe economic and health benefits of investing in indoor air societally GUEST DETAILSDr Jeffrey Siegel, a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto, specializes in creating healthy and sustainable buildings. With expertise in ventilation, indoor air quality, and control of particulate matter, he contributes to research on the indoor microbiome and moisture interactions. Dr. Siegel, a fellow of ASHRAE, teaches courses on indoor air quality and sustainable energy systems. His background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and he was an associate editor for the journal Building and Environment. Previously, he held a position as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas.https://civmin.utoronto.ca/home/about-us/directory/professors/jeffrey-siegel/Jon Holmes, aka ‘the filter guy' has worked with Camfil for over 10 years and in 2022 was promoted to National Accounts Manager in Canada. Jon has completed training in Theories of Filtration, HEPA Filtration Testing, ASHRAE Testing Standards and Advanced Filtration. He is also heavily involved with industry organizations like BOMA, CHES, and NAFA, and acts as Chair of several committees in the industry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes  QUOTESI think practical advice is important and is kind of in short supply. So the first thing I would say is, whatever decision you're making about air cleaning in your building, make sure you understand how it works and how to use it well. - Jeffrey Siegel It's that whole idea of empowering people to first of all think about their indoor air in a formalized way, but also, start the conversations about how we address issues, and I think that's what's so important about initiatives like the Chief Airgonomics Officer - Jeffrey Siegel On one hand, I love that people are measuring indoor air, the whole problem people like me face is that indoor air is invisible. Bad indoor air and good indoor air look exactly the same, often smell exactly the same, and so, having a sensor there is so important. People learn so much from sensors. In my family in my house, one of the most important sources of indoor air pollution is cooking. - Jeffrey SiegelCleaning generates a ton of pollutants, I would never tell people not to clean, but you might want to think about how you're ventilating during cleaning, who is present during cleaning. - Jeffery Siegel We are being, as a society, kind of economically foolish by not investing in indoor air, because there are these huge benefits, health benefits, productivity benefits, cognitive function benefits, well being benefits. So I think it's really important that we be very sensible in our economic analysis, we always think about the costs, of course, we should also be thinking about the benefits. - Jeffrey Siegel ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ KEYWORDS#indoorair #indoorairquality #IAQ #filters #particle #mervcertifications #airfiltration

In this episode you will get clear, science-backed guidance on improving indoor air from a globally recognized leader in building science.Professor Jeffrey Siegel shares straightforward strategies like controlling sources, optimizing ventilation and choosing effective filters. He shares how even small changes can meaningfully impact health, wellbeing and cognitive function. Jeffrey draws on his extensive expertise to help us understand the importance of indoor air quality and how to practically enhance it.After listening, you'll come away feeling empowered to take action to improving the air around you.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT● Why indoor air quality is as important as ever ● The benefits of clean air quality on our health and wellbeing● Creating a healthy microbiome indoors ● Certifications and regulations for indoor air quality ● Why all air filters are not created equally GUEST DETAILSDr Jeffrey Siegel, a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto, specializes in creating healthy and sustainable buildings. With expertise in ventilation, indoor air quality, and control of particulate matter, he contributes to research on the indoor microbiome and moisture interactions. Dr. Siegel, a fellow of ASHRAE, teaches courses on indoor air quality and sustainable energy systems. His background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and he was an associate editor for the journal Building and Environment. Previously, he held a position as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas.https://civmin.utoronto.ca/home/about-us/directory/professors/jeffrey-siegel/Jon Holmes, aka ‘the filter guy' has worked with Camfil for over 10 years and in 2022 was promoted to National Accounts Manager in Canada. Jon has completed training in Theories of Filtration, HEPA Filtration Testing, ASHRAE Testing Standards and Advanced Filtration. He is also heavily involved with industry organizations like BOMA, CHES, and NAFA, and acts as Chair of several committees in the industry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes  QUOTESIndoor air quality has not really received the same kind of attention that other environmental issues have received, even with the pandemic. - Jeffrey SiegelWe have this very long list of health effects that come from breathing polluted indoor air, so everything from a variety of cardiovascular outcomes, respiratory outcomes, cancers, and then things that maybe aren't quite part of the conversation yet, but should be, like productivity, well being and cognitive function - Jeffrey SiegelEven though we don't know everything, we know how to improve indoor air. And it's a very simple model that's been around much longer than I have. And that is, the first thing you do is you get rid of sources.  - Jeffrey SiegelWe have about 10 or so bacterial cells in our body for every human cell, we are essentially walking meatbags for microorganisms. We think about ourselves as individuals, but really, we're better described as a collection of microorganisms. And so for things like exposure, indoor exposures and so on, I have to think that those microorganisms are important, but I don't know that we fully understand why or how. - Jeffrey SiegelOne of the smartest things I've ever heard anyone say about indoor air, they said that the whole problem with indoor air from a regulatory standpoint is that no politician in the world is going to tell people that their buildings aren't sanctuaries, especially their homes, because that politician won't be reelected. So we're never going to get that type of regulation or that type of attention. - Jeffrey SiegelABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ KEYWORDS#airfilter #indoorairquality #microorganisms #mervcertifications #microbiome #airfiltration

Climate change is making wildfires across Canada, the US and other parts of the world more vicious and long-lasting, as landscapes are destroyed and harmful smoke from the fires is spreading thousands of miles away. Today, we're going to learn about the worrying impact the fires are having on our air quality and how we can protect ourselves from inhaling particles that could have as detrimental an impact on our health as smoking cigarettes. Our experts are molecular filtration specialist Jennifer Webb who lives at the epicentre of one of the worst affected places, California, and Jon Holmes, who is Camfil's National Account Manager in Canada. He's known as ‘The Filter Guy' for his passion about managing IAQ to protect our health. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT01:38 The impact of climate change on wildfires 04:53 Damaging particles in wildfire smoke 07:23 Measuring the Six Criteria Air Pollutants 12:20 Personal restrictions as a result of bad AQI 15:28 Actions you can take for better IAQ 17:56 Air quality impact on the workforce 20:53 Maintenance of air filters during wildfire season 22:00 How we can educate ourselves on AQI and IAQ 24:30 How to become a Chief Airgonomics Officer GUEST DETAILSJennifer Webb is Camfil's Molecular Filtration Segment Manager for Western US and Mexico with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware.Jennifer is responsible for technical sales, marketing and business development of molecular (aka- "carbon" or “gas-phase”) filtration solutions for a wide range of industries and applications, including airports, hospitals, cannabis, cultural heritage preservation, petrochemical, wastewater, pulp and paper, industrial exhaust and biogas.Jon Holmes, aka ‘the filter guy' has worked with Camfil for over 10 years and in 2022 was promoted to National Accounts based out of Toronto. Jon is passionate about Camfil and provides customers with solutions to achieve their energy reduction and sustainability goals.Jon has completed training in Theories of Filtration, Hepa Filtration Testing, ASHRAE Testing Standards, Advanced Filtration, Filter Selection and has operated our Mobile CamTester throughout Alberta to validate filter performance in the field. He is also heavily involved with industry organizations like BOMA, CHES, and NAFA, and is also the Chair of several committees in the industry. Most recently Jon Holmes has acquired his Fitwel Ambassador Certification and continues to work on his WELL accreditation.You can find Jon Holmes, aka “Jon the Filter Guy” on LinkedIn where he shares video tips on how to maximize your air filtration value.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes  ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/ CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/QUOTESIn California we've just had longer and worse droughts. Then, the temperatures from climate change are rising everywhere. We get more and more of these hot days, which means even a small fire just gets worse. - Jennifer Webb A long time ago a customer asked me “Isn't it okay? Just like when kids play with dirt they get used to the microbes and this kind of thing to have a better immune system?” But the human lung wasn't designed to get stronger with particulates in it, it's just not designed that way. - Jon Holmes Air quality index is based on six compounds called criteria air pollutants, particulate matter, particularly the PM 2.5. They are all really worrisome because when you're breathing these gases, they're so permanently damaging to your lungs. And in fact, with ozone they will call it getting a sunburn for your lungs. - Jennifer Webb To put the numbers in perspective, in terms of AQI of say 150. That's equivalent to smoking seven cigarettes. based on standing outside for that entire period of time. In New York City, the AQI was 300, so that's 14 Cigarettes worth of particulate just by exposing yourself to the outdoors. - Jon Holmes Instead of snow days in Canada, you end up with smoke days in California, where everybody's just canceling activities for the common good of the people. - Jennifer Webb Making your workplace a clean indoor air shelter is good for business. It's great for people, but it's also good for profit, because you're gonna have happier, healthier workers that can certainly do a better job. - Jon Holmes Using a filter that's got higher capacity is an investment, but they can make it through a wildfire season if they've got a high enough capacity filter. - Jennifer Webb KEYWORDS#wildfires #mervfilter #cleanair #airquality #particulatematter

Air quality is becoming a more important consideration for the building sector, where integrating good air quality systems can help to maintain client and tenant satisfaction.  Today, we're going to learn how building managers are adapting to new expectations, providing air quality measures efficiently and how air filtration may soon be as ‘in demand' as water filtration. Our hands-on guests are Jesse Buhler, Director of Property Management at GWL who has over 15 years experience in the industry, and Jon Holmes, National Account Manager for Camfil in Toronto, who in his 10 years working at Camfil has built a reputation for questioning the status quo.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT01:33 The long term economic savings of premium filters07:10 The importance of indoor air quality awareness for building managers 09:15 Air quality as an incentive to bring workers back to the office 11:30 How to keep both clients and tenants happy 16:10 Air quality checks and industry best practice 19:25 Sustainability considerations for air filters 23:04 Education and the first steps to bettering your air qualityGUEST DETAILSJesse Buhler  has worked in residential and commercial real estate management, development and construction for over 15 years. Currently, he leads a diverse team of professionals who focus on day-to-day management of AAA office properties. He also works with an internal team that focuses on building operational efficiencies, developing and implementing sustainability efforts, making OH&S easy to understand and easy to follow, implementing new property technology to make our lives easier, buildings run more efficiently and tenants happier.His experience within the industry, as well as growing up within an entrepreneurial family has given him the knowledge, the drive and a unique insight to create and lead effective teams within the Real Estate and Project Management industry.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessebuhler/Jon Holmes has worked with Camfil for over 10 years and in 2022 was promoted to National Accounts based out of Toronto. Jon is passionate about Camfil and provides customers with solutions to achieve their energy reduction and sustainability goals. Jon has completed training in Theories of Filtration, Hepa Filtration Testing, ASHRAE Testing Standards, Advanced Filtration, Filter Selection and has operated our Mobile CamTester throughout Alberta to validate filter performance in the field. He is also heavily involved with industry organizations like BOMA, CHES, and NAFA, and is also the Chair of several committees in the industry. Most recently Jon Holmes has acquired his Fitwel Ambassador Certification and continues to work on his WELL accreditation. You can find Jon Holmes, aka “Jon the Filter Guy” on LinkedIn where he shares video tips on how to maximize your air filtration value.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives. Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/QUOTES“That's really when I started to understand and really started to pay attention to indoor air. Covid put everything on steroids where everyone started to learn about it way more. Now the average office manager or facility manager knows infinitely more about indoor air quality than they did before because of the circumstances.” - Jesse Buhler “I think one of the things to bring humans back to the office is to let them know that the air quality in your office might actually be better than your home.” - Jon Holmes “What's becoming popular in residential spaces is water filtration. It's clean. You can see if it's clean, you can see if it's not or if it smells weird. Clean air or indoor air quality in your home could be one of the next things that people start to actually pay attention to” - Jesse Buhler“The number of filters going into a landfill comes into the whole project cost. Looking at the number of filters, and the actual physical amount of waste going into landfill, with a Camfil system it's 20%, or 25%, rather than 100% with a traditional system. There's so many different small pieces that add up to bigger pieces.” - Jesse Buhler “Growth and comfort cannot coexist. So if we're going to evolve and constantly push the envelope and various industries and companies, we have to look at things differently.” - Jon Holmes KEYWORDS#filters #indoorairquality #building #cleanair #canada

Do chess players perform worse when air quality is lower?In this episode, we delve into a unique study of over 600 high-level competition games and find out how IAQ affects people and their strategic decision-making. Hugely relevant to offices, and other indoor environments, we discover how the tests were conducted and the shocking results.TOPICS WE COVER01:05 The connection between health and the labour market03:21 Comparing workers and managers to chess players05:23 How the chess experiment was set up09:57 Monitoring players performance13:40 Sharing the results15:38 Surprising difference between amateur and professionals17:26 How this applies to the workplaceABOUT OUR GUESTSteffen Künn is an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University, and a research fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) as well as the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA). His main research interests include applied labour economics. In particular, he focuses on two topics; the effectiveness of active labour market policy and the effects of indoor environmental conditions on human health, cognition and labour market outcomes.Contact Steffen: https://sites.google.com/site/steffenkuenn/Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffen-k%C3%BCnn-9b5b0616b/ Research Paper: https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/10.1287/mnsc.2022.4643ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our VisionClean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur MissionWe want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/

Fungal spores can cause chronic respiratory disease and have become increasingly resistant to treatments. Keeping them out of the air we breathe indoors is vital.In this episode, we discover more about bioaerosols and how they work. We also learn how some countries can create forecasts to mitigate the effects of pollen allergies and improve our overall well-being.Our guest David O'Connor is an expert in this area through his work and personal family experience. He is the author of several high-level reports in this area. TOPICS WE COVER00:53 What is a bioaerosol?01:29 How important are they to humans.03:50 Pollen vs Fungal Spores vs Your Lungs05:20 How they affect our day-to-day health.06:33 How national authorities measure bioaerosols.08:28 Can forecasting mitigate health symptoms.10:00 Allergens which lurk indoors in workplaces.13:30 What to look out for in your own office or facility.ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. David O'Connor is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical Sciences in Dublin City University, where he is involved in physical chemistry undergraduate lecturing and laboratory demonstration.He formerly worked at Technological University Dublin and has previously held post-doctoral positions at the University of Denver (Marie Curie Fellowship) and the University College Cork, which involved numerous field and laboratory studies on atmospherically relevant species and processes.Website: https://www.dcu.ie/chemistry/people/david-oconnorTwitter: @DOC_at_DCUABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVEThe Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives.Our VisionClean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human rightOur MissionWe want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agendaCamfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/

Our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues with a look at the CAO initiative in the Pacific Asia region.  We hear from two new Airgonomics Officers who share how the role is developing in real life along with some of the ups and downs they've experienced so far.Firstly we have Jayant Kaushal, who is based in Singapore. Jayant is Vice President of Business Development for Camfil Asia Pacific and also takes a lead in promoting Global Standard ISO 16890 & Eurovent in the region.From Shanghai, we have Chen Xin (Sam), who works as a Product Manager for Camfil China and also participates in the preparation of other national and group standards.TOPICS WE COVER·         Why they volunteered for the role·         The first step taken by every CAO·         What benefits a CAO brings to their colleagues and business·         Differing Air Quality Standards in Asia·         How Asian business owners react·         Is improving air quality expensive·         How to get started ABOUT OUR GUESTSJayant Kaushal, based in Singapore, is Vice President of Business Development for Camfil Asia Pacific. Since joining Camfil in 2015 he has been responsible for Air Filters for IAQ, Air Cleaners/ Air Purifiers and Brand Marketing. He also takes a lead in promoting global standard ISO 16890 & Eurovent in Asia Pacific region. Jayant has also been a member of a task force committee, set up by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) for developing Singapore Green Mark scheme for Air Filters.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayant-kaushal-b3b2221/ Chen Xin (Sam), is based in Shanghai and works as a Product Manager for Camfil China. For the past ten years he has been responsible for different air filtration projects, with lots of experience in both comfort and clean room applications. He also participates in the preparation of national and group standards: GB/T 13554 High-efficiency particulate air filter, T/CRAA 439 Air filters for general ventilation (equivalent to ISO 16890) xin.chen@camfil.com / +86 1 851 618 0935LINKSCAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVE The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air. The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood. The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives. Our VisionClean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human right Our MissionWe want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agenda Camfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!

Camfil have just launched the Next Generation of the Hi-Flo filter which delivers very significant improvement in performance and sustainability. Originally launched in 1969, Hi-Flo is one of the world's most popular filters and one of Camfil's biggest successes to date.We hear direct from development team member Paula Nowojska and product manager Markus Koch about what those improvements mean for you, how they were developed and how they have been certified.TOPICS WE COVER Why Camfil maintains R&D centres in Sweden, Malaysia and the USA How the R&D team began improving what was already a winning filter The dramatic difference modern materials can make to filters The exact results achieved and how they were measured Differences between laboratory and real world conditions The importance of sustainability and how Hi-Flo has improved massively Where you can measure the savings for your exact facility  ABOUT OUR GUESTS Paula Nowojska is a key member of the Camfil R&D team at Camfil HQ in Sweden. She is an ambitious engineer skilled in waterfall and agile project management and CAD including CFD simulations projects within air systems. She worked directly on the new next generation Hi-Flo filters. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-nowojska-5147b6153 Markus Koch has almost a decade of experience with Camfil, first as a technical sales and project manager in Austria, then as product manager for Europe and the wider EMEA region. He knows the classic and next generation Hi-Flo filters ‘inside out'. https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-koch-43095284/  LINKS For more information on Hi-Flo, including calculators to see savings possible for your exact facility, go to https://www.camfil.com/hi-flo/

Our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues by looking at the importance of clean air through the three pillars of sustainability; economic, social and ecological. We find out how to best use these pillars to improve our lives, our business & our planet and how clean air is a crucial part of the mix.Our guest Richard Blume is an expert in the area. He has been advising businesses worldwide for over 20 years on how to integrate sustainability principles into their strategy & operations, resulting in the more efficient operation of the company and helping the organisation be kinder to the planet. TOPICS WE COVER·         Why abundance is good·         How science simplifies the complexity of sustainability·         The flow of materials that we dig out of the ground·         Chemicals and waste that we release from society·         Ecosystems being destroyed by land clearing or over-extraction of resources·         The five key elements of social sustainability·         How ABCD can help you explain your mission as a CAO·         The link between clean air and sustainability·         How one person can make a difference  ABOUT OUR GUESTRichard Blume is a senior sustainability strategist, consultant and business advisor. He is co-founder of the Sustainability Collaborative, an office of The Natural Step network that promotes a science-based framework for sustainability-driven innovation.  With 20 years of experience supporting both small and medium-sized enterprises and multinationals to integrate sustainability principles into strategy and operations, Richard is a versatile trainer, strategist, project manager and analyst who likes to connect the dots between detail and the big picture.  Richard holds a master's degree in strategic leadership towards sustainability from the Blekinge Institute of Technology and a combined bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering and international studies from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. LINKSCAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/Richard Blume Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblume/https://thenaturalstep.orghttps://sustainability-collaborative.earth ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVE The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air. The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood. The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives. Our VisionClean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human right Our MissionWe want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agenda Camfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!

Our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues by looking at the role of a CAO in the real world. Two Camfil Airgonomic Officers, from Ireland and Germany, share how they are implementing the initiative in their own workplace. We hear the reaction of colleagues and the simple improvements they've been able to make. TOPICS WE COVER·         Simple improvements made in the office·         How to tell good air from bad air·         How they measured the existing quality of air·         Responses from employees and colleagues·         Their biggest challenge over the next six months ABOUT OUR GUESTSPaul Flanagan is Managing Director of Camfil Ireland. He has huge experience in the filtration industry, with many years of helping customers with technical queries especially in Life Science, Healthcare, Data Centres, Food & Beverage and Educational facilities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-flanagan-4728ab27/Lara Lumma is a Back Office Specialist in the Technics and Service Department in Germany. Lara has almost ten years' experience with the Camfil organisation.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/llu23858rf/ LINKSCAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVE The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air. The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood. The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives. Our VisionClean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human right Our MissionWe want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agenda Camfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!

Camfil have launched a Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative to raise accountability for the air people breathe indoors. This brand-new initiative helps organisations to act by appointing CAOs and Airgonomics Officers to be 'The Voice of Clean Air' in the workplace. Camfil is leading by example and have 100 Airgonomics Officers in their own organisation and a CAO for the US, APAC and EMEA region and one CAO for Camfil globally.  In this episode, we meet one of the world's first Airgonomics Officers, Anders Sundvik who shares the importance of the role, how he has implemented it and the simple reasoning behind why clean indoor air is such a big responsibility. TOPICS WE COVER How airgonomics was inspired by customer curiosity Why we think indoors is safe and why it is not A dramatic example of how high CO2 levels have risen The role of Chief Airgonomics Officers and Airgonomics Officers Why it's not just for scientists or air specialists How Anders has implemented the role and feedback from colleagues How you can get involved and the help you can expect   ABOUT OUR GUESTAnders Sundvik is one of the key members of the product development team at Camfil HQ in Sweden. With over 20 years' experience in engineering and design, there is very little Anders does not know about filters, particles, gases, or air pollution and how to tackle it. Recently, he has been appointed as one of the world's first ever Airgonomics Officers.  LINKSSpecial CAO Websitehttps://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/Chief Airgonomics Officer Network :https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/Anders on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anders-sundvik-b5948921/  

The importance of clean air has increased rapidly and despite popular opinion, it is not due to Covid.On this episode, we get the world view on clear air today, why it's being adopted so fast and the financial & health benefits it brings.  We also discover which governments and world organisations are leading the way and why legislation is able to adapt so fast.Keeping us up-to-date is Simon Birkett, a world-leading advisor on clean air working who has the latest from the World Health Organisation, the European Union and the UK parliament.TOPICS WE COVER Why clean air is enjoying a new lease of life The shocking pre-Covid numbers driving the change Who sets the rules and how they are able to legislate so fast The importance of considering pollution with indoor air How the benefits of clean air reap rich rewards for business Why clean air as a human right could be enshrined in UK law  ABOUT OUR GUESTSimon Birkett is an environmental campaigner. As founder and Director of Clean Air in London (CAL), he has campaigned since 2006 for full compliance with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for air quality throughout London and elsewhere. Between 2015 and March 2019, Simon was the air pollution stakeholder on the High-Level and Intergovernmental Stakeholder and Advisory Group for UNEP's sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO6). This was the United Nations' most comprehensive report on the totality of the global environment since 2012. At a local level, Simon chairs the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Forum which produced the first ‘made' neighbourhood plan in central London in December 2018. Every one of the 40 policies in the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Plan aligns to one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Simon is currently advising Baroness Jenny Jones on her Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill which topped the ballot of Private Members Bills in the House of Lords earlier this year and is progressing through Parliament.  The Bill would enshrine the human right to clean air precisely and explicitly in UK law including indoor air. Camfil has been the sole sponsor of CAL's campaign to build public understanding of indoor air quality since it started in 2011.  LINKSWebsite: https://cleanair.londonLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-birkett-02613249/WHO Guidelines: https://cleanair.london/hot-topics/new-who-air-quality-guidelines/Covid Filtration Results: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8689842/ 

On this episode we're finding out about the main types of air filter available, what they do and where they work best.  In twenty minutes you will have a great understanding of how they work and be better able to consider what would work best for your facility.Walking us through it is Evelina Zettervall from Camfil HQ in Sweden. Before Camfil, Evelina worked as a bio-medical analyst and research scientist working with pathogens. Today, she is one of Camfil's top experts in air filtration, HVAC and clean rooms. TOPICS WE COVER What each basic filter type does Where they work best in your system Filter efficiency and replacement cycles How filters are used in different industries  LINKSEvelina on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/evelina-zettervall-5a615149/

After installing your industrial dust collector, it's important to know the proper steps to start up your collector in a safe and efficient manner.    Topics we cover include Dust collector installation checklist Why a checklist is important A walkthrough of the startup checklist GUESTS DETAILS  Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department.  Taylor Morgan is our Regional Sales Manager at Camfil AP

Covid 19 has taught us many lessons over the past two years and today many new people are considering new or upgraded air for their buildings. Today's podcast is an introduction on how to look at your office, school or facility building and think about how to assess the risks.TOPICS WE COVER How Covid has changed peoples attitude to air quality Risks to consider in office, school and facility buildings Options for new and retro-fitting of school buildings Energy and maintenance costs for air filtration systems How to monitor, measure and maintain a system GUEST DETAILSPaul Flanagan has almost 30 years' experience in the filtration industry.  He has lectured at Bolton Street DIT and DCU and won several awards for excellence in filtration solution design. Today he serves as the Managing Director of Camfil Ireland. He is particularly focused on incorporating low energy usage without compromise to indoor air quality.https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-flanagan-4728ab27/

The World Health Organisation has revised its Air Quality Guidelines. This is a very significant update, particularly with the pandemic, so we take you to the source to discover more about the guidelines, the new thresholds for the air that we breathe, and how the new standards affect indoor air quality standards in your building.Our guest Tobias Zimmer was involved in setting the guidelines which are taking effect globally. In our conversation, topics we discussed included: Tobias' role in helping set the WHO guidelines How these guidelines are agreed Why this update is so significant Adoption and enforcement worldwide The biggest changes you need to know Can your existing system handle the change  GUEST DETAILSTobias Zimmer is deeply involved in the development of international Standards in the fields of air filtration and building ventilation, both at ISO global level and CEN on the European level.He has 18+ years' experience working in the ventilation industry and is an active member of Eurovent, EVIA and several other industry associations. For Camfil, Tobias is the Vice President of Global Product Management & International Standards, at Camfil. Contact Tobias on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-zimmer-mba-86024317/GUIDELINE LINKSWHO Guidelines - https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034228 EuroVent Guidelines - https://eurovent.eu/?q=content/eurovent-423-2022-selection-en-iso-16890-rated-air-filter-classes-fourth-edition-english

Whether it's paperboard, metal cans, or plastic containers, dust collection is always a necessity. In this episode, we cover dust collection within the packaging industry.• The importance of the packaging industry• What processes in the packaging industry create dust• Dealing with flammable/explosive dust• How to keep dust under control in your facilityGUESTS DETAILSOur guest is Chris Fluharty, Regional Manager for Camfil APC. Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department. 

Dust collection is something that affects many things in our day to day lives, including the food we eat. In this episode, we cover dust collection within the food processing industry.  Hazards within the food processing industry include: What processes in the food processing industry create dust How to deal with sugars and other sticky dusts How to keep the dust in your facility under control How to protect a dust collector from combustible food dust 

Metal processing is one of the most vital industries out there, and like any other industry, it produces dust. Today we cover the process of dust collection within the metal processing industry.• Hazards within the metal processing industry• The benefits of clean air• Categories of dust and particulate matter• When a dust hazard analysis is necessary• Ways to be proactive about weld fume control• Air quality goalsGUESTS DETAILSJacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department.  Jon Ladwig is the Metal Processing Specialist for Camfil APC.

We speak with Mattias Utbys about how increased levels of air quality impacts energy costs. Why improvements in air quality have driven down energy costs How clean air and energy costs are linked What you can do to improve air quality and reduce energy costs How energy efficiency for air filters is measured GUESTS DETAILS Mattias Utbys has been in the industry for many years and with Camfil for the past seven years. He is a Business Development Manager, so more familiar with the financial end of things, and the perfect person to chat with us about Clean Air and Energy Costs. Mattias on Linkedin

In this episode we answer some of the most commonly asked questions related to both industrial dust and dust safety. What is Dust? How Dust is Made Industrial Dust Health Hazards Dust Collectors Safety Measures  GUESTS DETAILS  Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department. John Dauber is the Automotive Market Manager at Camfil APC

In this episode... What are the standards for indoor air quality? Third party auditing The advantages it brings to food & beverage producers GUESTSEvren Efe-Kabagoz is a senior food safety management systems professional. She is an experienced auditor with BRCGS who operate the most rigorous third party certification scheme of its type globally.LinkedInBRCGS StoreRoss Dumigan is Camfil's Food & Beverage segment manager for EMEA with a long and successful history in the molecular filtration industry.LinkedIn

In this episode we discuss the process of dust sample analysis.·         Types of Dust·         Equipment Used to Test Dust Samples·         The Importance of Dust Particle Size·         Why it's Important to Investigate DustGUESTS DETAILS  Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department.Blake Meade is an Engineering Technician at Camfil APC

In this episode:  How molecular differs from particulates  What types of molecular contamination we see most often  How contaminants affect people and products  Why molecular filtration is different from particulate filtration  What scale can these solutions be deployed GUESTTrent Thiel from Camfil USA is an industry expert and an educator for molecular filtration. With over 250 million registered chemicals in the world, that's quite an area he covers!LINKEDIN

In this episode we discuss the details that go into the system design of a dust collector that handles explosive dust.- The Dust Explosion Pentagon- The Industrial Ventilation Manual- NFPA Standards- Design Characteristics- Capture Velocity- “Balanced-By-Design”- Hood Geometry- Minimum Conveying Velocities for Different Types of Dust- Selecting a Fan for your Dust CollectorGUEST DETAILSJacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department. Andy Thomason: Sr. Applications Specialist at Camfil APC

On this episode we understand more about cleanrooms and controlled environments. We hear exactly what they are, how they work and how they help us. The how, what and where of cleanrooms The two key things every clean room needs Energy consumption and other considerations Why clean rooms are getting bigger Type of cost involved for new or upgraded system GUESTS DETAILS Conor Murray is Principal Consultant and Contamination Control Expert for 3Dimension.ie and the Chair of TC5, HealthCare Standards Committee. Conor at 3DimensionAlan Sweeney is the Clean Process Segment Manager for Camfil in EuropeAlan on Linkedin

In this episode, we discuss the issues that come with poor indoor air quality, as well as filtration options for manufacturing and processing facilities.- Why IAQ is so important.- How to know if your facility has an indoor air quality issue.- The negative effects of poor IAQ.- How to improve upon poor IAQ.  GUEST DETAILSJacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department.Taylor Morgan: Regional Sales Manager at Camfil APC. 

We go into the heart of a hospital to find out about clean air in the operating theatre.Hear how Dublin city's leading hospital and university collaborated on a new piece of research which photographed air flows around the patient and doctors and how they went about reducing the effects of aerosols.  What aerosols are found in the operating theatre Situational aspects which need to be considered - How they photographed air flow Their solution which captures 99.995% of containment GUESTSProfessor Ronan Cahill is the Professor of Surgery at University College Dublin, and the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. He is a recipient of both the Bennett and Millen Medals and has authored over 150 peer reviewed publications. His passion is Surgical Innovation and New Technologies and works on research partnerships both nationally and internationally.  Dr Kevin Nolan studied Aeronautical Engineering at University of Limerick and obtained a PhD in experimental fluid mechanics at the Stokes Institute. He was a Marie Curie fellow at Imperial College London working with large datasets of turbulent flow simulations. He's also worked with microfluidics and optics in the biotech and telecommunications sectors.  Read more about their research on the British Journal of Surgery and Camfil.com: British Journal of SurgeryFurther Details at Camfil.com 

In this episode, we discuss the ASHRAE Standard 199 testing process and how it effects the efficiency of your dust collector.- Why the ASHRAE Standard 199 was developed.- What types of dust collectors are covered under Standard 199. - How the test is performed. GUEST DETAILSJacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing Department. Daniel Vanguilder: Filter Design Engineer at Camfil APC. 

This month we look at one of most used anacronyms in the industry – HEPA – to find out just what it is, how it works and why it's important. You will hear: What HEPA filters are and what they do Situations where they are used How they work to give near 100% results Maintenance and life-cycle  Our Guest Michael Feldtmann has a thirty year pedigree with Camfil, where his responsibility includes all air filter products, the housing systems for them and ensuring they all run with the highest efficiency possible. In addition, as the German expert in the ISO standards for HEPA and ULPA Filters, he is part of the German and international standardisation process for High Air Filtration purposes. Michael on Linkedin

In this episode we discuss what is possibly the most important aspect of dust collection: Filters. We cover:  What is a cartridge filter Cartridge vs Panel/HVAC Filter design Filter technologies Identifying which filter to offer   Our Guests Jonathan Cooper is the Internal Sales Technical Support Manager at Camfil APC.  The host of the podcast, Jacob Stewart, is the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department.

Sensors are a key part to monitoring air quality. This month we find out more about their advantages and disadvantages, plus a future where they could automate the consistency of air quality.•                    Why all spaces are not equal•                    The components that make up air•                    How and why we monitor those components•                    Types of air quality sensors and what to be wary of•                    How monitors and sensors could automate for consistent air quality Our guests this month are Sotirios Papathanasiou and Anders Sundvik.Sotirios Papathanasiou is an air pollution expert with substantial experience in the field of environmental issues and advocating clean air initiatives. He has written three books on air pollution and curates a popular blog on the topic.See the Air Blog Sotirios on LinkedinHe is joined by Anders Sundvik, who has an impressive 20 years working with Camfil the global leader in air filters and clean air products. Anders is the VP of their Research and Development team worldwide. Anders on Linkedin

One of the most important aspects of dust collection is having the proper filter media for the job. In this episode you will hear how to select the right media, and how to determine which is most beneficial to you. We cover:  Types of Filter Media. Quality vs. Cost. The Media Selection Process  Our Guests Randi Huckaby is the Product Manager for Dry Filtration at Camfil APC Jonesboro.  The host of the podcast, Jacob Stewart, is the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro's Marketing department.

Discover how air quality can affect what we eat and drink and the challenges facing food and beverage production facilities. Risks to Food and Beverage facilities Why it's not all about air units Standards and Regulations Four Zones needed in any centre Who is responsible for air quality How to audit a system and risk analysis Examples of bad air affecting product What you can do now Our guests this month are Denis Treacy and Ross Dumigan.Denis Treacy has a distinguished career in the supply chain and FMCG industries, from the science laboratory to governance of business and brands. Currently he is the CEO of Culture Compass, mentoring and leading companies in the fields of Product Quality, Food Safety, Process Control and Health & Safety.Culture Compass WebsiteRoss Dumigan is Camfil's Food & Beverage segment manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa with a long and successful history in the molecular filtration industry.Linkedin

A panel of experts answer your questions from the first three podcasts in our Let's Talk Clean Air series. Chair – Peter Dyment is a Technical Manager at Camfil, a global organisation who provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control, which improves worker and equipment productivity and minimizes energy use. Simon Birkett, founder and director of Clean Air in London Dr. Jonathan Gawn, Chair of the Biosafety Steering Group for ISTR Dr. Atze Boerstra, vice-president of REHVA (Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations) Tobias Zimmer, Vice President Global Product Management & International Standards at Camfil

As the world changes with the Covid 19 pandemic, new guidelines have been introduced in Europe with regard to building safety. We find out more with REHVA board member Atze Boerstra and Camfil's Tobias Zimmer. Guidelines overview from REHVA Considerations for existing systems Examples Filtration and other solutions Do HVAC Systems need to be upgraded One piece of key advice which applies to all Our guests this month are Atze Boerstra and Tobias Zimmer.Atze Boerstra serves as a board member with Rehva, the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations founded in 1963. His own company, BBA Binnen—milieu in the Netherlands, are a world leading consultancy firm specializing in the indoor environment and its effects on people.REHVA WebsiteTobias Zimmer, the Vice President of Global Product Management & International Standards at Camfil, has 17 years' experience working in the ventilation industry. He's also an active member in several industry associations, such as Eurovent and EVIA. Tobias is also deeply involved in the development of international Standards in the fields of air filtration and building ventilation, both at ISO global level and CEN on the European level.Linkedin

Learn how to protect yourself and your workplace from viruses, including Covid-19 right through to unknown viruses still to come in the future. How viruses affect the human system Ways viruses can be transmitted Examples of outbreaks in working facilities Principals for the control of airborne viruses Applying those principals in the work place The Hierarchy of Control Risk Mitigation Our guests this month are Jonathan Gawn and Chris Hews.Jonathan Gawn is a former HSE Principal Specialist Inspector for Biological Agents, University Biological Safety Officer and Research Scientist in UK government, academic, healthcare and industrial containment laboratories. He is currently the Chair of the Biosafety Steering Group for ISTR and represents the ISTR membership on the Biological Safety Leadership Group.GMBSC WebsiteChris Hews from Camfil, has 28 years' experience working in the Life Sciences & Healthcare market, working regularly with senior level executives, academics, regulatory compliance officers and government representatives across the U.S, Europe and Asia.Linkedin

The quality of air has a dramatic effect on the health and efficiency of a production plant or facility and its staff. We get an overview of the main concerns, the dangers and the benefits of Clean Air. In our podcast we discover Why indoor air can be more dangerous What legislation surrounds pollutants Which countries are more exposed How you measure air quality How to compare outside air and inside air  The two leading sources of threats to health Benefits of cleaner air  Our guests are Simon Birkett and Peter Dyment.Simon Birkett moved from a career in finance to found Clean Air, a campaign to help the City of London comply with WHO guidelines for air quality. He is a regular contributor internationally on the issue of air pollution. Clean Air LondonPeter Dyment is a Technical Manager at Camfil, a global organisation who provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control, which improves worker and equipment productivity and minimizes energy use. Linkedin

We speak with world experts about how controlling air can bring benefits to plants and facilities, the health of people who work there, and bringing greater efficiencies to your final product. Guests in our first podcasts will include Simon Birkett from Clean Air London, bio-saftey consultant Dr Jonathan Gawn, Denis Treacy from Culture Compass and more.