Seminar 65 -- "Legionella:" How To Protect Maintenance Workers

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The prevention of "Legionella" bacteria contamination has focused on the building occupants or on the passersby that inhale the droplets containing the bacteria. This session shifts the focus on exposure to maintenance workers from systems that might harbor Legionella bacteria. Their exposure is often overlooked when ventilation systems are designed and operated. This session discusses the: 1) education of the maintenance workers about the potential for exposure and proper protection, and 2) design aspects of HVAC equipment and systems needed to prevent growth or to control exposure to maintenance workers.