Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings

1. Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings Bryan Seal, MS, CIH, CSP Industrial Hygienist Directorate of Standards and Guidance

2. Commercial Buildings Insurance Banking Retail Hotel Mixed

3. Institutional Buildings Schools/Universities Hospitals Churches Nursing Homes Government Buildings

4. Target Audience Building Owners/Managers Business Owners/Managers Facility Maintenance Health and Safety Professionals Workers

5. Document Outline Introduction Sources Categories Prevention and Control OSHA Assistance Appendices

6. Introduction Importance Background Health Effects

7. Sources Site or Location Design System Design and Maintenance Renovation Activities Local Exhaust Ventilation Materials Furnishings Maintenance Occupant Activities

8. Categories Biological (bacteria, viruses, mites, etc) Chemical (gases, vapors) Particle (dust, dirt)

9. Prevention and Control Management Approach Industrial Hygiene Professional Assistance

10. Appendices Common Pollutants Steps to Improve IAQ HVAC System Maintenance Checklist Investigating IAQ Complaints Selected Resources OSHA-Sponsored ETS Publications References Appendices B-D are the most hands-on Appendix E gives extensive reading materialsAppendices B-D are the most hands-on Appendix E gives extensive reading materials