Explain the categories of air pollution, Civil Engineering

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Explain the Categories of Air Pollution

1. Ambient Air Pollution

Out door environment o Involves complex array of sources and pollutants, meteorological transport of the pollutants to a receptor
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the regulatory authority
Indoor Air Pollution o Indoor environment in which people live
US EPA is the active agency
No Federal regulations as yet

2. Occupational (Industrial Hygiene) Air Pollution o Associated with exposure to a large range of pollutants (particles, mists, acid vapors, and organic and inorganic gases) in the work place

Regulatory standards established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and developed by American Conference of Governmental and Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

3. Personal Exposure

Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, or mists to which an individual exposes oneself

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