How to Improve IAQ

The same systematic means you use to address other safety and health issues (i.e. management commitment, hazard identification and control programs, training, employee involvement, and program audits) will also work with indoor air quality problems.

According to OSHA, “Management needs to be receptive to potential concerns and complaints and train workers how to identify and report air quality concerns.” If employees have issues, it’s the job of the organization’s leaders to assess the situation and take corrective action.

Specifically, OSHA suggests taking the following steps to improve indoor air quality:

• Work with your maintenance department (or building management if you lease space) to deal with indoor air quality issues.
• Place furniture and equipment in locations based on adequate air circulation, temperature control, and pollutant removal functions of the HVAC system.

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• Coordinate with maintenance (or building management) on responsibility for operation and maintenance of the ventilation system.
• Integrate IAQ concerns into purchasing decisions.
• Work with maintenance (or building management) to ensure that only necessary and appropriate pest-control practices are used. Use nonchemical methods when possible.
• Work with contractors before remodeling or renovating to identify ways to minimize employee exposure.
• Develop an IAQ management program.

Good management and work practices can help resolve many IAQ problems. But outside help is sometimes needed. Be sure any specialist or IAQ consultant meets licensing or certification requirements. A consultant should base any testing requirements on a thorough visual inspection, a walk-around, and interviews with employees.

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