Vapor intrusion can be defined as the movement of volatile organic chemicals from the subsurface into a building. The importance of vapor intrusion to industrial hygienists working in occupational and environmental settings goes beyond its direct impact on indoor environmental quality, as it can influence the development and application of exposure threshold levels, regulatory standards, and practical engineering controls. Experts in the field from the United States and Canada will provide an
overview of recent developments in vapor intrusion, and emerging trends in regulatory guidance, toxicology, evaluation techniques, and control strategies. This session will be geared to both experienced vapor intrusion practitioners, and industrial hygienists seeking a general understanding of the subject matter.
• Vapor Intrusion - Developments for Regulation, Assessment and Management. I. Hers, Golder Associates Ltd., Burnaby, BC, Canada.
• Vapor Intrusion - A Fast Emerging Indoor Air Quality Issue. T. Repaso-Subang, Golder Associates LTD, Mississauga, ON, Canada.
• Use of Non-Chemical Measurements to Evaluate Vapor Intrusion. S. Maberti, ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences Inc., Houston, TX.
• Recent Advances in Vapor Intrusion Mitigation. D.J. Folkes, EnviroGroup Limited, Centennial, CO.