Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems: An Overview of Design, Testing, and Operation

Western Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Registration and Coffee at 8:30-9:00 am

Meeting 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: GVSU – The Shape Innovation and Design Center (IDC)

227 Winter Ave NE

Grand Rapid MI 49504

Parking is extremely limited at the IDC.  Paid street parking is available.

Cost:        Members of WMASSP/WMIHS/AIHA:     $20.00 per person

Non-members: $30.00 per person

Students:  Free

In managing worker exposure to harmful substances health & safety professionals identify and evaluate options using a ‘hierarchy of controls’. Engineering controls such as local exhaust ventilation (LEV) are frequently employed as a remedy. This presentation is an overview of this engineering control technique. We will look at system components, the LEV design process, key parameters for good contaminant control, the importance of performance testing, and on-going operational & maintenance issues. The presentation will also incorporate a hands-on ventilation testing component using equipment provided by the GVSU Occupational Safety and Health Management Program.

Robert P. Allen, CIH-Retired

Bob is a retired industrial hygienist who worked in the pharmaceutical, automotive, and consulting areas.  He held IH positions at BDN IH Consultants, Pfizer, Delphi, GM, Delco Electronics, IEC Ltd, Eli Lilly, and The Upjohn Company. Bob served the IH community as an AIHCE PDC instructor, Michigan Industrial Ventilation Conference faculty member, MSC IH Program Planning Committee member, and WMIHS Board member.  Bob earned a BS in Biology (’78) from Aquinas College, an MPH in Industrial Hygiene (’81) from the University of Michigan, and a CIH (1985-2021) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

Register and pay by credit card at www.wmihs.org by Friday, September 6. If you have any questions, contact Brenda Wisniewski at bwisniewski@myairlife.com .