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Duct cleaning can be risky business.

Author(s) : MONTZ W. E.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Cites cases in which duct cleaners did an incomplete job and subsequently contaminated the air in the occupied space when the air handling system was restarted. Notes the particular hazards of ducts in hospitals and laboratories. Proposes that any job having a moderate to high risk should be accompanied by a detailed job specification covering all relevant issues in the duct cleaning project. Summarises these considerations in a table based on procedures and techniques adapted from the asbestos abatement industry.

Details

  • Original title: Duct cleaning can be risky business.
  • Record ID : 1997-3483
  • Languages: English
  • Source: DucTales - vol. 8 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1996

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