Thread by @DavidElfstrom

JULY 26, 2021—Ontario Society of Professional Engineers @O_S_P_E calls upon @sflecce & @ONgov to immediately consult with subject matter experts and address #airborne transmission in schools before more outbreaks occur: ospe.on.ca/advocacy/engin… /1

"Engineers know if we are going to combat the Delta and future variants and a potential fourth wave, the need for proper ventilation and filtration of indoor air is paramount" says @O_S_P_E. /2

"Engineers know that air quality is bigger than COVID-19" says @O_S_P_E.

"The cost of investment is small compared to the benefits we will reap in finance, health and wellness" /3

Engineers have a duty to the public welfare. We have long been essential public health partners through water & wastewater infrastructure for sanitation. The same is needed for indoor air across all building types. /4

Illogical, uninformed, and contradictory measures from some Infection Prevention and Control practitioners and Infectious Disease physicians continue to delay the selection, implementation, and funding of effective engineering controls. /5

Professional Engineers have a legislated responsibility to the public welfare. We have a duty to report. And we are speaking up. /6

https://twitter.com/DavidElfstrom/status/1419492789264470019?s=20

It's up to the decision makers to heed the warnings, or not. It was engineers that warned NASA management about the dangers of launching the Challenger space shuttle on January 28, 1986.

Engineers say #COVIDisAirborne. Include them when developing safety plans.
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In January, OSPE called on @ONgov to address airborne transmission. /8

https://twitter.com/DavidElfstrom/status/1349554441029111813?s=20

And then in April, OSPE called for ventilation assessments and improvements /9

https://twitter.com/DavidElfstrom/status/1385981594918338564?s=20

Nurses & Engineers: The tag-team professionals of boots-on-the-ground health & safety.

(plus occupational/industrial hygienists, the forgotten middle child)

Together we've got the public's back. /10

https://twitter.com/RNAO/status/1420107174651564034?s=20