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Ventilation Investigation

Traditionally, non-industrial ventilation systems (HVAC) were designed to regulate temperature, humidity, and odors.

Ventilation Investigation

OSHA Industrial Ventilation Requirements

Sick-Building Syndrome

Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) refers to a situation where building occupants experience a variety of health and comfort issues that seem linked to the time spent in a particular building, but where no specific illness or cause can be identified

A. Ventilation may be deficient in:

  • confined spaces;
  • facilities failing to provide adequate maintenance of ventilation equipment;
  • facilities operated to maximize energy conservation;
  • windowless areas; and
  • areas with high occupant densities.

Any ventilation deficiency must be verified by measurement.

B. There are five basic types of ventilation systems:

  1. dilution and removal by general exhaust;
  2. local exhaust (see Figure III:3-1);
  3. makeup air (or replacement);
  4. HVAC (primarily for comfort); and
  5. recirculation systems.

The complete Manual can be accessed in the link below:

OSHA Technical Manual (OTM)
Section III: Chapter 3

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