H & S : Indoor Air Quality
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Indoor Air QualityTVDSB Safety Spotlight 2010-2011
• This awareness training has been developed by the TVDSB HRS - Health & Safety Department for delivery by Administration to all TVDSB employees.
Indoor Air Quality
Facilitator notes:
A short Review Quiz is found at the end of the training. Print a copy for each employee. Answers are provided for review and discussion
• You may choose to print the Power Point Version of this Awareness Training for additional notes and comments for use during this presentation
– File Print Print What Notes Pages
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ):
~ the quality of the air in or around a building that may influence the health or comfort of the building’s occupants
• Canadians spend more than 90% of our time indoors (Health Canada)
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IAQ is influenced by the following:• Building Construction
• Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Sources of pollutants
• Occupants
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Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning – Functions
• Brings in fresh air
• Control temperature and humidity
• Circulate air throughout the building
• Dilution, Filtration, Exhaust
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Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning – Potential Issues
• Older buildings• Activities within an area of
the building• Environment outside the
uptake• System Maintenance
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Sources of Pollutants
• Scented products (perfumes, cologne, cleansers)
• Dusts (housekeeping, indoor/outdoor processes)
• Science labs, art rooms, copying & printing areas
• IAQ varies by time, location and activities
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Occupants
• Over capacity of the occupants
• Animals – excrement and dander
• What is brought in by/on the occupants ie; furniture items and refrigerators
• Changes we make to the environment
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When to Suspect IAQ issues?
• Symptoms disappear after leaving the potentially polluted area (Cough, headache, rashes, difficulty concentrating, allergies, etc)
• Several staff working in the same area present with the same symptoms
• Symptoms are vague and potentially describe a variety of ailments
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Within the Occupational Health and Safety Act:
O. Reg 851 – Industrial Establishment
Section 127 – 129: addresses ventilation and temperature control
O. Reg 213/91 Construction Regulation
Sections 46-48 ventilation in construction projects
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What if I think there are IAQ issues in my workplace? (TVDSB “Indoor Air Quality Investigative Procedure”)
• Report concerns to your Principal or Building Manager
• Principal or Building Manager investigates
• TVDSB Safety Specialist investigates
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What can I do to help maintain good Indoor Air Quality in my workplace?
• Be mindful of indoor activities
• Don’t block air intakes
• Follow good housekeeping practices & keep animal cages free of excrement
• Keep scented products to a minimum
• Do not bring personal furniture items into the workplace
Resources
Safety Smart Online
Healthy Schools.com
Health Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Act
TVDSB – “Indoor Air Quality Investigative Procedure”
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QuizIndoor Air Quality
1. The Occupational Health and Safety Act addresses ventilation and temperature control.
TRUE FALSE
2. The Thames Valley District School Board has an Indoor Air Quality Investigative Procedure available to all employees on the www.tvdsb.ca website
TRUE FALSE
3. HVAC means Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
TRUE FALSE
4. If you are concerned about Indoor Air Quality in your workplace you must report it to your Principal or Supervisor first.
TRUE FALSE
5. To maintain good air quality in your workplace, refrain from bringing old furniture from home. TRUE FALSE
6. Outside activities can cause a source of pollutant
TRUE FALSE
AnswersIndoor Air Quality
1. The Occupational Health and Safety Act addresses ventilation and temperature control. TRUE FALSE
2. The Thames Valley District School Board has an Indoor Air Quality Procedure available to all employees on the www.tvdsb.ca website
TRUE FALSE3. HVAC means Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning TRUE FALSE4. If you are concerned about Indoor Air Quality in your workplace you must report it
to your Principal or Supervisor first.TRUE FALSE
5. To maintain good air quality in your workplace, refrain from bringing old furniture from home. TRUE FALSE
6. Outside activities can cause a source of pollutantTRUE FALSE
Administrators, please ensure that all staff have signed the attendance sheet once the presentation is complete, and store this sheet in your red binder.
