In this episode we revist Dr Joe Spurgeon's presentation from our Lunch and Learn series (February 2021).

Dr. Joe Spurgeon is an internationally recognised expert in air pollution, combustion toxicology, and indoor environmental assessment. Drawing on decades of research and fieldwork, Dr. Spurgeon shares findings from his post-restoration study of wildfire-impacted homes, exploring how different sampling methods including tape lifts and wet wipes can reveal the extent of soot, char, and aldehyde contamination.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into:

• How wildfire smoke residues persist months after an event

• The strengths and limitations of various surface and airborne sampling methods

• The challenges in defining “background conditions” after restoration

• Practical implications for restoration professionals and IAQ practitioners

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