IAQ Management Plan (A Detailed
plan is provided by EPA's Tools for School Program)
Training (see http://www.epa.gov/iaq)
Communication
Complaint Response
Record Keeping
Maintenance and Operation Plan
Implementation Schedule
Annual Review and Inspection
Annual Report to the School Board
Design/Construction/Renovation
New Buildings
Site Selection
Environmental Contaminants
Climate
Radon
Drainage
Architectural Design
Building structure factors
Internal Contaminant Sources
Moisture Prevention
Space Allocation
Materials and Furnishings "The lowest chemical-emitting
building materials and furnishings
should be used…"
"The use of porous or fleecy material is discouraged…"
HVAC System Design
Renovation
Hazardous chemicals and substances
Scheduling
Isolation
Water-damage
Re-occupancy
HVAC System Testing
Commissioning of Building
Building Operations and Maintenance
Guidelines
Written Preventive Maintenance Program
Training
Housekeeping
HVAC Systems
Outside Air
Positive Pressure
Moisture Control
Ducts
Drain Pans
Exhaust Air
Preconditioning - flushing out the building before school and activities
Access
General Operations and Maintenance
Scheduling
Animals and plants
Microbial Management
Water Intrusion
Water Damage
Cleaning/Replacement - if wet for more than 24 hours, replace it
Sanitation Considerations
Sewage Backups
Wild Animals
Cleaning Products
Toxicity - use "least toxic products"
Ventilation - ventilate when using cleaning products
Scheduling - schedule use when students are not there
Pesticide Use
Emphasize non-chemical pest management strategies
Use Reduced Impact Pest Control Services
Recommended Building Occupant Responsibilities
Product Usage - Don't use: pesticides, air fresheners, scented products,
and other
materials that may be a health concern.
Classroom Activities - use least toxic instructional materials (art supplies)
Sensitive Individuals
Consulting - students, parents, school health officials, physicians
Locating - locate away from potential sources of symptom-triggering substances
and activities
Discouraging - Discourage the use of personal care products or other scented
products that may cause
adverse reaction in sensitive individuals.
Ozone-generating devises - not to be used in occupied-spaces. Ozone is a lung irritant.
The TDH is working on a manual with detailed information on how to actually implement all these guidelines.