Upcoming Online Events to Keep You Connected and Informed

IHEA Membership
May 19
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Can't Make It to the Conference Next Week? Stay Connected with These Online Events

We know that not everyone can attend the National Conference in person next week—but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the excitement, insights, and community spirit!

To help you stay involved, informed, and inspired, we’ve rounded up a few virtual events and online opportunities that you can tune into from wherever you are.

This event presents a new approach for enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) in healthcare and commercial environments while addressing key sustainability goals including energy consumption and emissions.

Post COVID, ASHRAE was directed to design a standard to reduce the impact of infectious aerosols in the indoor environment. The result was ASRHAE 241, the fastest standard ever developed by ASHRAE, chaired by Professor Max Sherman.

Join Professor Sherman and other keynote speakers for this hybrid event, focussed on the joint challenge of improving indoor air quality standards and simultaneously reducing emissions. The discussion will highlight significant interventional studies conducted in facilities across Australia addressing this challenge.

Featured Panelists:

Professor Max Sherman, PhD

Global authority on ventilation standards and indoor air quality.

Sonia Holzheimer, MEngSc BEng(Mech) CPEng RPEQ FIEAust MAIRAH

Expert in HVAC systems design for the hot and humid tropics and member of Standards Australia’s ME-062-02 Ventilation (AS 1668 Parts 2 and 4) sub-committee.

Brad Prezant, MSPH, CIH, COH

Leading Occupational Hygienist specializing in environmental health and indoor carbon dioxide.

Professor Dino Pisaniello, B. Sc. (Hons.), M.P.H., Ph.D, FAIOH FRACI FAIHS

Chair of the College of Fellows of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

Join experts for a two-part technical series, a deep dive into Legionella risks, hidden pathogens & plumbing safety in healthcare.

Session 1 - 12pm - 1:30pm AEST, Wednesday 18 June 2025

Topic 1.1 – Are we Oversizing Water Services in Australian Healthcare Buildings?

Presenters: Dr James Gong and Brendan Josey

Topic 1.2 – Efficacy of chlorine-based disinfectants to control Legionella within premise plumbing systems

Presenter: Hao Xi, also known as James

Session 2 - 12pm - 1:30pm AEST, Wednesday 25 June 2025

Topic 2.1 – Beyond Legionella: What Else Is Lurking in Our Pipes?

Presenter: Professor Harriet Whiley

Topic 2.2 – Plumbing and Infection Control – How clean are your tools?

Presenter: Sarah Bailey

Upcoming Lunch + Learn

Our Lunch + Learn series brings together industry experts and thought leaders to share insights on key topics—from sustainability and compliance to innovation and best practices.

Enhancing Safety Through Dynamic Exit Signage in Healthcare Facilities

Join us for an insightful session on the vital role of Dynamic Exit Signage in modern healthcare facilities. This event will explore how technological advancements in emergency wayfinding, backed by research from Professor Ed Galea of the University of Greenwich, are improving safety during evacuations.

We'll discuss the benefits, challenges, and compliance requirements of implementing this system in healthcare settings, alongside real-world examples from hospitals across Australia. Learn how Dynamic Exit Signage is transforming emergency response and ensuring safer evacuations in healthcare environments.

AS 1668.2-2024, The Use of Ventilation and Airconditioning in Buildings, Part 2

Join us to hear how your facility may be affected by key changes in the new standard, including enhanced requirements for ventilation system performance in critical areas such as operating theatres and isolation rooms, updated air exchange rate specifications, and revised energy efficiency and air quality guidelines. These updates are particularly relevant to maintaining compliance and ensuring the safety and comfort of healthcare environments.

The AS 1668 series is the foundation for Australian HVAC practices, helping indoor spaces maintain healthy air quality by setting minimum ventilation standards. The updates to AS 1668.2:2024 replace the 2012 edition with revised technical requirements that reflect advancements in technology and modern air quality practices. The new standard introduced a number of changes to healthcare facilities.

Mechanical Ventilation

Explore Our Past Lunch + Learn Sessions

We’ve curated a selection of previously recorded online sessions so you can watch at your convenience. Whether you're looking to stay up to date, learn something new, or share with your team, these recordings are a valuable resource.

Past Recordings