Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDiscover how clean air can affect the quality process for you and the workplace from world leading experts.
We find out how controlling air can bring benefits to production plants and facilities, the health of people who work there, and bringing greater efficiencies to your final product.
We're also joined by experts from Camfil, a world leader in the development and production of air filters and clean air solutions, on what they are doing to keep air clean and safe.
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The Silent Killers: Mold and Asbestos
March 04, 2024 01:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBMold and asbestos are sometimes referred to as the ‘silent killers in a building’. If you have either of these in your building they are going to be a big concern and can have incredibly serious health effects on your occupants. Today, we hear from an expert with over twenty years experience dealing with the most complex indoor air quality, mold, and hazardous building materials issues. Our guest worked on one of the largest and most comprehensive mould cleanup projects undertake...
The Silent Killers: Mould and Asbestos
March 04, 2024 01:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBMould and asbestos are sometimes referred to as the ‘silent killers in a building’. If you have either of these in your building they are going to be a big concern and can have incredibly serious health effects on your occupants. Today, we hear from an expert with over twenty years experience dealing with the most complex indoor air quality, mould, and hazardous building materials issues. Our guest worked on one of the largest and most comprehensive mould cleanup projects underta...
The Professor *Bonus Episode*
February 05, 2024 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBOur last episode, ‘The Professor’, was a masterclass of clear, science-backed guidance on improving indoor air, from a globally recognized leader in building science. Jeffrey Siegel gave us really straightforward strategies and showed us how even small changes can meaningfully impact health, wellbeing and cognitive function. After that podcast, we kept talking about the pros’ and cons’ of handheld sensors, balancing the quality of life and the cost of indoor air quality and some ...
The Professor
January 15, 2024 01:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode you will get clear, science-backed guidance on improving indoor air from a globally recognized leader in building science. Professor Jeffrey Siegel shares straightforward strategies like controlling sources, optimizing ventilation and choosing effective filters. He shares how even small changes can meaningfully impact health, wellbeing and cognitive function. Jeffrey draws on his extensive expertise to help us understand the importance of indoor air quality and how ...
Protection Against Harmful Wildfire Smoke
August 17, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBClimate change is making wildfires across Canada, the US and other parts of the world more vicious and long-lasting, as landscapes are destroyed and harmful smoke from the fires is spreading thousands of miles away. Today, we’re going to learn about the worrying impact the fires are having on our air quality and how we can protect ourselves from inhaling particles that could have as detrimental an impact on our health as smoking cigarettes. Our experts are molecular filtration s...
Building Manager IAQ Masterclass
July 05, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAir quality is becoming a more important consideration for the building sector, where integrating good air quality systems can help to maintain client and tenant satisfaction. Today, we’re going to learn how building managers are adapting to new expectations, providing air quality measures efficiently and how air filtration may soon be as ‘in demand’ as water filtration. Our hands-on guests are Jesse Buhler, Director of Property Management at GWL who has over 15 years experienc...
CAO Mini-Series: Chess vs Air
May 10, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBDo chess players perform worse when air quality is lower? In this episode, we delve into a unique study of over 600 high-level competition games and find out how IAQ affects people and their strategic decision-making. Hugely relevant to offices, and other indoor environments, we discover how the tests were conducted and the shocking results. TOPICS WE COVER 01:05 The connection between health and the labour market 03:21 Comparing workers and managers to chess players 05:23 How th...
CAO Mini-Series: Can Bioaerosols Kill?
April 12, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBFungal spores can cause chronic respiratory disease and have become increasingly resistant to treatments. Keeping them out of the air we breathe indoors is vital. In this episode, we discover more about bioaerosols and how they work. We also learn how some countries can create forecasts to mitigate the effects of pollen allergies and improve our overall well-being. Our guest David O’Connor is an expert in this area through his work and personal family experience. He is the author ...
CAO Mini-Series: Airgonomics in Asia
February 14, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBOur Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues with a look at the CAO initiative in the Pacific Asia region. We hear from two new Airgonomics Officers who share how the role is developing in real life along with some of the ups and downs they’ve experienced so far. Firstly we have Jayant Kaushal, who is based in Singapore. Jayant is Vice President of Business Development for Camfil Asia Pacific and also takes a lead in promoting Global Standard ISO 16890 & Eurovent in the reg...
Next Generation Hi-Flo Filter
December 21, 2022 13:48 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBCamfil have just launched the Next Generation of the Hi-Flo filter which delivers very significant improvement in performance and sustainability. Originally launched in 1969, Hi-Flo is one of the world's most popular filters and one of Camfil’s biggest successes to date. We hear direct from development team member Paula Nowojska and product manager Markus Koch about what those improvements mean for you, how they were developed and how they have been certified. TOPICS WE COVER Why...
CAO Mini-Series: Three Pillars of Sustainability
December 19, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBOur Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues by looking at the importance of clean air through the three pillars of sustainability; economic, social and ecological. We find out how to best use these pillars to improve our lives, our business & our planet and how clean air is a crucial part of the mix. Our guest Richard Blume is an expert in the area. He has been advising businesses worldwide for over 20 years on how to integrate sustainability principles into their strateg...
CAO Mini-Series: Real World Airgonomics
November 21, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBOur Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues by looking at the role of a CAO in the real world. Two Camfil Airgonomic Officers, from Ireland and Germany, share how they are implementing the initiative in their own workplace. We hear the reaction of colleagues and the simple improvements they’ve been able to make. TOPICS WE COVER · Simple improvements made in the office · How to tell good air from bad air · How they measured the existing quality ...
CAO Mini-Series: Introducing the Chief Airgonomics Officer Initiative
October 19, 2022 10:03 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBCamfil have launched a Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative to raise accountability for the air people breathe indoors. This brand-new initiative helps organisations to act by appointing CAOs and Airgonomics Officers to be 'The Voice of Clean Air' in the workplace. Camfil is leading by example and have 100 Airgonomics Officers in their own organisation and a CAO for the US, APAC and EMEA region and one CAO for Camfil globally. In this episode, we meet one of the world’s first A...
CAO Mini-Series: CAO & Rapid Adoption of Clean Air in 2022
September 07, 2022 15:02 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWelcome to the first of our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series looking at the importance of clean air in the workplace and how a CAO can improve the situation. On this episode, we get the world view on clear air today, why it’s being adopted so fast and the financial & health benefits it brings. We also discover which governments and world organisations are leading the way and why legislation is able to adapt so fast. Keeping us up-to-date is Simon Birkett, a world-leading ad...
Rapid Adoption of Clean Air in 2022
September 07, 2022 15:02 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe importance of clean air has increased rapidly and despite popular opinion, it is not due to Covid. On this episode, we get the world view on clear air today, why it’s being adopted so fast and the financial & health benefits it brings. We also discover which governments and world organisations are leading the way and why legislation is able to adapt so fast. Keeping us up-to-date is Simon Birkett, a world-leading advisor on clean air working who has the latest from the World ...
Five Filter Types You Need to Know
May 10, 2022 01:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this episode we’re finding out about the main types of air filter available, what they do and where they work best. In twenty minutes you will have a great understanding of how they work and be better able to consider what would work best for your facility. Walking us through it is Evelina Zettervall from Camfil HQ in Sweden. Before Camfil, Evelina worked as a bio-medical analyst and research scientist working with pathogens. Today, she is one of Camfil’s top experts in air fil...
Dust Collector Startup Checklist
April 19, 2022 14:43 - 17 minutes - 25 MBAfter installing your industrial dust collector, it's important to know the proper steps to start up your collector in a safe and efficient manner. Topics we cover include Dust collector installation checklist Why a checklist is important A walkthrough of the startup checklist GUESTS DETAILS Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department. Taylor Morgan is our Regional Sales Manager at Camfil AP ...
How To Risk Assess Your Office, School or Facility
April 12, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBCovid 19 has taught us many lessons over the past two years and today many new people are considering new or upgraded air for their buildings. Today’s podcast is an introduction on how to look at your office, school or facility building and think about how to assess the risks. TOPICS WE COVER How Covid has changed peoples attitude to air quality Risks to consider in office, school and facility buildings Options for new and retro-fitting of school buildings Energy and maintenanc...
New Air Quality Guidelines from WHO
February 09, 2022 15:43 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThe World Health Organisation has revised its Air Quality Guidelines. This is a very significant update, particularly with the pandemic, so we take you to the source to discover more about the guidelines, the new thresholds for the air that we breathe, and how the new standards affect indoor air quality standards in your building. Our guest Tobias Zimmer was involved in setting the guidelines which are taking effect globally. In our conversation, topics we discussed included: To...
Dust Collection in the Packaging Industry
January 18, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBWhether it's paperboard, metal cans, or plastic containers, dust collection is always a necessity. In this episode, we cover dust collection within the packaging industry. • The importance of the packaging industry • What processes in the packaging industry create dust • Dealing with flammable/explosive dust • How to keep dust under control in your facility GUESTS DETAILS Our guest is Chris Fluharty, Regional Manager for Camfil APC. Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as we...
Dust Collection in the Food Processing Industry
December 21, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes - 22.4 MBDust collection is something that affects many things in our day to day lives, including the food we eat. In this episode, we cover dust collection within the food processing industry. Hazards within the food processing industry include: What processes in the food processing industry create dust How to deal with sugars and other sticky dusts How to keep the dust in your facility under control How to protect a dust collector from combustible food dust
Dust Collection in the Metal Processing Industry
November 23, 2021 02:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MBMetal processing is one of the most vital industries out there, and like any other industry, it produces dust. Today we cover the process of dust collection within the metal processing industry. • Hazards within the metal processing industry • The benefits of clean air • Categories of dust and particulate matter • When a dust hazard analysis is necessary • Ways to be proactive about weld fume control • Air quality goals GUESTS DETAILS Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as ...
Clean Air and Energy Costs
November 02, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBWe speak with Mattias Utbys about how increased levels of air quality impacts energy costs. Why improvements in air quality have driven down energy costs How clean air and energy costs are linked What you can do to improve air quality and reduce energy costs How energy efficiency for air filters is measured GUESTS DETAILS Mattias Utbys has been in the industry for many years and with Camfil for the past seven years. He is a Business Development Manager, so more familiar with...
FAQ Industrial Dust and Dust Safety
October 19, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode we answer some of the most commonly asked questions related to both industrial dust and dust safety. What is Dust? How Dust is Made Industrial Dust Health Hazards Dust Collectors Safety Measures GUESTS DETAILS Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department. John Dauber is the Automotive Market Manager at Camfil APC
Standards for Indoor Air Quality
October 05, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode... What are the standards for indoor air quality? Third party auditing The advantages it brings to food & beverage producers GUESTS Evren Efe-Kabagoz is a senior food safety management systems professional. She is an experienced auditor with BRCGS who operate the most rigorous third party certification scheme of its type globally. LinkedIn BRCGS Store Ross Dumigan is Camfil’s Food & Beverage segment manager for EMEA with a long and successful history in the m...
Dust Sample Analysis
September 21, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode we discuss the process of dust sample analysis. · Types of Dust · Equipment Used to Test Dust Samples · The Importance of Dust Particle Size · Why it’s Important to Investigate Dust GUESTS DETAILS Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department. Blake Meade is an Engineering Technician at Camfil APC
What is Airborne Molecular Contamination?
September 07, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode: How molecular differs from particulates What types of molecular contamination we see most often How contaminants affect people and products Why molecular filtration is different from particulate filtration What scale can these solutions be deployed GUEST Trent Thiel from Camfil USA is an industry expert and an educator for molecular filtration. With over 250 million registered chemicals in the world, that’s quite an area he covers! LINKEDIN
Dust Collection System Design
August 17, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the details that go into the system design of a dust collector that handles explosive dust. - The Dust Explosion Pentagon - The Industrial Ventilation Manual - NFPA Standards - Design Characteristics - Capture Velocity - “Balanced-By-Design” - Hood Geometry - Minimum Conveying Velocities for Different Types of Dust - Selecting a Fan for your Dust Collector GUEST DETAILS Jacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jone...
Clean Rooms
August 03, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBOn this episode we understand more about cleanrooms and controlled environments. We hear exactly what they are, how they work and how they help us. The how, what and where of cleanrooms The two key things every clean room needs Energy consumption and other considerations Why clean rooms are getting bigger Type of cost involved for new or upgraded system GUESTS DETAILS Conor Murray is Principal Consultant and Contamination Control Expert for 3Dimension.ie and the Chair of TC...
Common Indoor Air Quality Issues & Filtration Options
July 20, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the issues that come with poor indoor air quality, as well as filtration options for manufacturing and processing facilities. - Why IAQ is so important. - How to know if your facility has an indoor air quality issue. - The negative effects of poor IAQ. - How to improve upon poor IAQ. GUEST DETAILS Jacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department. Taylor Morgan: Regional Sales Manager at...
Operating Theatre
July 06, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWe go into the heart of a hospital to find out about clean air in the operating theatre. Hear how Dublin city’s leading hospital and university collaborated on a new piece of research which photographed air flows around the patient and doctors and how they went about reducing the effects of aerosols. What aerosols are found in the operating theatre Situational aspects which need to be considered - How they photographed air flow Their solution which captures 99.995% of containme...
Dust Collector Efficiency and ASHRAE Standard 199
June 23, 2021 01:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss the ASHRAE Standard 199 testing process and how it effects the efficiency of your dust collector. - Why the ASHRAE Standard 199 was developed. - What types of dust collectors are covered under Standard 199. - How the test is performed. GUEST DETAILS Jacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing Department. Daniel Vanguilder: Filter Design Engineer at Camfil APC.
Dust Collection Filters 101
June 22, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode we discuss what is possibly the most important aspect of dust collection: Filters. Our guest, Camfil APC Technical Support Manager Jonathan Cooper, gives us a great introduction to - What is a cartridge filter - Cartridge vs Panel/HVAC - Filter design - Filter technologies - Identifying which filter to offer GUEST DETAILS Jacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department. Jonathan Cooper: Inte...
Help with HEPA
June 08, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBThis month we look at one of most used anacronyms in the industry – HEPA – to find out just what it is, how it works and why it’s important. You will hear: What HEPA filters are and what they do Situations where they are used How they work to give near 100% results Maintenance and life-cycle Our Guest Michael Feldtmann has a thirty year pedigree with Camfil, where his responsibility includes all air filter products, the housing systems for them and ensuring they all run ...
All About Filters
May 18, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode we discuss what is possibly the most important aspect of dust collection: Filters. We cover: What is a cartridge filter Cartridge vs Panel/HVAC Filter design Filter technologies Identifying which filter to offer Our Guests Jonathan Cooper is the Internal Sales Technical Support Manager at Camfil APC. The host of the podcast, Jacob Stewart, is the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department.
How to Measure Air Quality
May 04, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBSensors are a key part to monitoring air quality. This month we find out more about their advantages and disadvantages, plus a future where they could automate the consistency of air quality. • Why all spaces are not equal • The components that make up air • How and why we monitor those components • Types of air quality sensors and what to be wary of • How monitors and sensors could a...
Proper Media Selection
April 20, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBOne of the most important aspects of dust collection is having the proper filter media for the job. In this episode you will hear how to select the right media, and how to determine which is most beneficial to you. We cover: Types of Filter Media. Quality vs. Cost. The Media Selection Process Our Guests Randi Huckaby is the Product Manager for Dry Filtration at Camfil APC Jonesboro. The host of the podcast, Jacob Stewart, is the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro...
Food and Beverage
April 06, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBDiscover how air quality can affect what we eat and drink and the challenges facing food and beverage production facilities. Risks to Food and Beverage facilities Why it’s not all about air units Standards and Regulations Four Zones needed in any centre Who is responsible for air quality How to audit a system and risk analysis Examples of bad air affecting product What you can do now Our guests this month are Denis Treacy and Ross Dumigan. Denis Treacy has a distinguished ...
Extra - Ask the Experts
March 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBA panel of experts answer your questions from the first three podcasts in our Let’s Talk Clean Air series. Chair – Peter Dyment is a Technical Manager at Camfil, a global organisation who provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control, which improves worker and equipment productivity and minimizes energy use. Simon Birkett, founder and director of Clean Air in London Dr. Jonathan Gawn, Chair of the Biosafety Steering Group for ISTR Dr. Atz...
Make Buildings Safe
March 02, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAs the world changes with the Covid 19 pandemic, new guidelines have been introduced in Europe with regard to building safety. We find out more with REHVA board member Atze Boerstra and Camfil’s Tobias Zimmer. Guidelines overview from REHVA Considerations for existing systems Examples Filtration and other solutions Do HVAC Systems need to be upgraded One piece of key advice which applies to all Our guests this month are Atze Boerstra and Tobias Zimmer. Atze Boerstra serves ...
Dealing with Airborne Virus
February 01, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBLearn how to protect yourself and your workplace from viruses, including Covid-19 right through to unknown viruses still to come in the future. How viruses affect the human system Ways viruses can be transmitted Examples of outbreaks in working facilities Principals for the control of airborne viruses Applying those principals in the work place The Hierarchy of Control Risk Mitigation Our guests this month are Jonathan Gawn and Chris Hews. Jonathan Gawn is a former HSE Prin...
What’s In the Air?
January 05, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe quality of air has a dramatic effect on the health and efficiency of a production plant or facility and its staff. We get an overview of the main concerns, the dangers and the benefits of Clean Air. In our podcast we discover Why indoor air can be more dangerous What legislation surrounds pollutants Which countries are more exposed How you measure air quality How to compare outside air and inside air The two leading sources of threats to health Benefits of cleaner air ...
Trailer
January 01, 2021 01:26 - 3 minutes - 4.05 MBWe speak with world experts about how controlling air can bring benefits to plants and facilities, the health of people who work there, and bringing greater efficiencies to your final product. Guests in our first podcasts will include Simon Birkett from Clean Air London, bio-saftey consultant Dr Jonathan Gawn, Denis Treacy from Culture Compass and more.