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Safety and Health Topics: Ventilation In Focus OSHA eTools Inadequate or improper ventilation is the cause of about half of all Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) problems in non-industrial workplaces. As a result, many OSHA health standards include ventilation requirements. The following questions link to resources that provide safety and health information relevant to ventilation in the workplace. What standards apply? OSHA Standards | ANSI Standards | ASHRAE Standards How do I recognize ventilation deficiencies? Hazard Recognition What are some possible solutions for workplace hazards? Possible Solutions Where can I find additional information? Related Safety and Health Topics | Additional Resources In Focus OSHA eTools Lead: Secondary Lead Smelter. OSHA (2002, December). Overexposure to lead is a leading cause of workplace illness in the lead industry. Engineering Controls. This module includes a section on local exhaust ventilation diagrams.   Revised: 08 January 2004		Safety and Health  Topics     Ventilation   Standards   Hazard Recognition   Possible Solutions   Additional Information   Credits
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