The training video series includes a set of three short videos, each explaining a different aspect of the recovery process.

It is time for regulators to place management of the built environment at the very centre of disease control.

In a collaboration between RMIT University and the City of Kingston, researchers designed a solar chimney to maximise its efficiency for both ventilating fresh air and sucking smoke out of a building in case of fire.

Evans said licensing in other states align with ARC’s refrigerant handling licence which requires RAC competencies to achieve both environmental and consumer protection outcomes.

Buildings that have been partially or fully shutdown for more than a week are likely to have stagnant water in the pipework that distributes water to taps, showers and ice machines. This water presents a risk of propagating Legionella.

Unskilled workers without HVACR qualifications will be working with toxic and flammable refrigerants, ARMA said.

In the healthcare sector, refrigeration preserves pharmaceutical products and medicines, especially vaccines. New treatments, such as cryosurgery or cryotherapy, were developed thanks to ultra-low temperature technologies.

The review will focus on the overall performance of the scheme and focus on opportunities for enhancing outcomes.

Gleeson said in order to make a compelling case for regulators and government, AIRAH needed good, clear data to build a case for change.

UNSW Climate Change Research Centre Professor, Matthew England, said worldwide interest to act on climate change has been growing but the pace of that change has been far too slow.

The lights themselves are dual spectrum, so they can switch between regular visual lighting and UV-C.

AIRAH has also pointed to the US Department of Homeland Security’s recently released guidance on the essential critical infrastructure workforce.

The industry group’s executive director, Sumit Oberoi, said AMCA members have begun engaging with clients to initiate plans that would minimise the risk of transmission.

Seeley International joined a call by the Australian Industry Group for the Federal Government to clarify its definition of an essential service during the outbreak, to minimise unintended and potentially disastrous consequences.

The industry association has published documents with recommendations for building owners, operators and maintenance personnel on air-filtration, ventilation and maintenance procedures.

This project will begin in July 2020 and continue through to March 2021 with a submission ready to be finalised in July 2021.