In this interactive workshop we looked at approaches to indoor air quality assessment and control from an industry perspective with a focus on bioaerosol monitoring.
Brian Crook HSL
Martin Deevey Enviro Hygiene
08.30 |
Registration |
09.00 |
Conference Opening Dr Eoin Collins OHSI Hon. Pres. |
09.10 |
Annual Tom O' Connor Lecture: The Ebola Disease Outbreak in Africa - Experiences from the Laboratory |
09.50 |
Legionella Risk Assessment and Control Strategies |
10.30 |
Update on Biological Agents 2013 |
11.10 |
TEA/COFFEE & EXHIBITS |
11.40 |
Update on REACH and CLP Regulations |
12.20 |
Exhibitor Presentations |
13.10 |
LUNCH & EXHIBITS |
14.15 |
OHSI AGM |
14.30 |
Occupational Health in the HSA Strategy
2016 - 2018 |
15.10 |
Indoor Air Quality in Energy Efficient Homes |
15.30 |
HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality |
16.10 |
Conference Close. |
Dr Brian Crook has over 25 years' experience of research in occupational exposure to biological hazards in the workplace. This has ranged from assessment of worker exposure to bioaerosols in waste and recycling and agriculture, to infection control including safe working procedures, efficacy of decontamination methods and effectiveness of personal protective equipment.
Caroline Walsh joined the HSA in 2001. She works in the Chemicals and Prevention Division where she manages the HSA's Chemicals Helpdesk and represents Ireland at the ECHA HelpNet Steering group for REACH and CLP. She leads on CLP policy and is currently working on the next legislative update to CLP, the review of the ECHA labelling and packaging guidance and REACH and CLP FAQs. She provides technical support to her compliance Colleagues, Government Departments and Agencies involved in the REACH and CLP processes at home and abroad.
Dr Bill Thomas has more than 25 years' experience in Legionella risk assessment and control and water quality and environmental analysis, working in a wide range of industrial sectors in the UK and overseas. He has broad experience in developing corporate policies and practice for managing health, safety and environmental issues across a wide range of businesses. Through his professional activities, Bill has advised Government departments and professional bodies in the UK and overseas on public health and environmental issues and has published over 50 technical papers.
Martin Deevy is managing director of Enviro Hygiene Specialists Ltd who offer specialised air quality services to many sectors incorporating risk assessments and cleaning services. Martin's experience has provided him with a huge understanding of the interaction of a HVAC or ventilation systems with the building, the occupants and indoor air quality.
Aine Broderick completed her MSc. In Occupational Health and Safety in UCD in 2013, and is currently completing a PhD in Occupational Hygiene in the School of Physics, NUI, Galway.
Nicholas de Paor has 25 years' experience of all aspects of Occupational Hygiene in the pharmaceutical industry and has spent the last 9 years in the Occupational Hygiene Unit in the Health and Safety Authority.
Martin O Halloran is Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Authority. Prior to joining the HSA he served as a non-executive director of the then National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health and was Irish delegate to the European Commission advisory committee on Occupational Safety and Health from 1992 to1995. He has worked as an occupational health and safety professional in industry and held senior positions with the former Telecom Eireann, Eircom and Vodafone.
Presentation materials and resources from the OHSI 2015 Conference are available to all attendees from the event's download area.
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