| Document ID (ISN) | 101234 |
| CIS number |
03-350 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2003-136
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| Title |
Guidance for filtration and air-cleaning systems to protect building environments from airborne chemical, biological, or radiological attacks |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, Apr. 2003. xv, 62p. Illus. 66 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-136/2003-136.html [in English]
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| Abstract |
This document proposes preventive measures that building owners and managers can implement to protect building air environments from an airborne chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) terrorist attack. Main topics covered: filtration and air-cleaning principles; recommendations regarding filter and sorbent selection, operations, upgrade and maintenance; economic considerations (initial, operation and replacement costs, cost data). In appendices: description of CBR threats; gas-phase air-cleaning principles. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ionizing radiation; USA; buildings; safety by design; chemical hazards; biological hazards; terrorism; ventilation systems |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
air purification; filtration; maintenance; safety guides; safety planning; glossary; selection of equipment |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Violence and terrorism
Ionizing radiation
Ventilation
Biological hazards
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