Laboratory Ventilation Management Plan

Ellen Sweet, Cornell University

Preparing a Lab Ventilation Management Plan is an initial step to improving the management of the ventilation systems that serve laboratories where hazardous chemicals are used. This written plan aligns stakeholders and outlines system performance expectations and is used to achieve safety and sustainability goals. This presentation highlights the difference between a “static” management plan and one that incorporates continuous improvement measures.

• Learn how to develop a customized ventilation plan for your facility.
• Who are the stakeholders in developing, monitoring and managing the plan.
• Learn what steps can be taken to continuously improve the plan and its implementation over time.

Biography:

Ellen Sweet has a Master's degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in EHS Management and is a Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer. She had over 10 years of lab experience as a technician and lab manager before joining the Research Safety Section at Cornell in 2010. Ellen is responsible for the Laboratory Ventilation Management Program (LVMP) which is a comprehensive management system that balances health and safety with energy conservation strategies for research and teaching labs.

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