IAQA Fall Workshop Hosted By Particles Plus®
Enhancing IAQ Investigations with Handheld Particle Counters
One Day Workshop:
September 16, 2025
Stoughton, MA
(20 miles outside of Boston)
Join us for this hands-on training workshop
focused on the effective deployment of handheld particle counters in IAQ investigations.
Participants will learn how to conduct air contamination source investigations using real-time detection instruments:
- Interpreting real time monitoring data and graphs. Attendees will learn how to interpret data, when to be suspicious of data, and how to be confident the machine is working properly.
- Instructors will present cases where they used counters, including how they presented their findings to their clients and how they answered client questions. Instructors will also discuss when particle counters are NOT the answer to an investigation.
- There will be a practical portion of the course where attendees will handle devices and conduct mock investigations in and around the Particles Plus®. This will teach participants how to establish environmental baselines, source identification strategies, practical troubleshooting tips, avoiding contaminating your own counters, and other aspects of using handheld particle counters in investigations.
While the course showcases Particles Plus® equipment, it emphasizes transferable skills and methodologies applicable throughout the IAQ monitoring industry.
Workshop Instructors:
Michael Amster, PE, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA
Michael B. Amster is a seasoned Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) consultant with over 40 years of experience, serving as President and Principal Consultant of M.B. Amster & Associates, Inc. A licensed Professional Engineer and Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, he holds multiple certifications in industrial hygiene, safety, and hazardous materials management, and has held leadership roles within AIHA at both regional and national levels.
Anil Namdeo, PhD
Professor Anil Namdeo is a Chartered Environmentalist and Scientist specializing in air quality management, with a research focus on air pollution, public health, and environmental justice. A Fellow of both the Royal Meteorological Society and the Institute of Air Quality Management, he advises organizations including the UK Civil Aviation Authority and Defra, and has led international research across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
Luke von Oldenburg, CIH
Luke von Oldenburg is an environmental chemist, a certified industrial hygienist, and serves on the board and as education chair of IAQA. He has been investigating and testing hazardous/ chemically impacted sites as a contractor for the US EPA since 2007. He has performed VOC investigations for the military, government agencies, private industries, residential, and the VA. He is also a consultant for the SAG-AFTRA movie industry.
Space is Limited to 30 Participants!
(10 seats available as of August 18)
WHEN:
Tues, September 16, 2025
9:00-4:30
Networking Lunch Provided by
AirQuality.News
WHERE:
Particles Plus, Inc.
1490 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072 USA
ACCOMODATIONS:
There are a number of towns that are each 15-20 minutes from Stoughton that have clusters of hotels.
One suggested area includes:
Courtyard Norwood/Canton, Residence Inn Norwood/Canton, 4 Points Sheraton, Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston/Walpole and Hampton Inn Boston/Norwood.
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Fly to Boston (BOS)
BOS is 22 miles from Stoughton*
* Reminder: Mileage is not always a good indicator of actual time in the car in the greater Boston area. Check for Driving Times.
All IAQA Courses are accepted by the ACAC for continuing education credits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
We will be finalizing RSVPs in early September for anyone wishing to join the optional group dinners on Monday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Dinners are not included in the registration fee. These are social opportunities and each person will pay their own way. Particles Plus® will make the group reservations. Attendees are encouraged to participate!
TO DO TODAY:
Register now! Seats are filling daily.
