Preventative Action Plan
Recommended preventive action plans typically include:
Controlling or eliminating chemical usage to prevent indoor air quality concerns
- Track chemical products being used
- Ensure proper storage and usage through technical guidance and employee training
- Select less toxic and more indoor air friendly substances
- Purchase materials, equipment, and furniture that are less likely to "off-gas" hazardous substances
Establish and implement a HVAC preventative maintenance plan
- Routine maintenance of key elements of HVAC system
- Periodic inspections of systems
- Awareness of warning signs of system problems
- Monitor air turnover rates as related to occupancy levels and usage
Establish water intrusion and moisture control program
- Routine inspection of building envelope and exterior finishes
- Routine inspection of plumbing and HVAC systems
- Routine testing for moisture intrusion
- Awareness of warning signs of water intrusion and possible microbial growth
NJ Public Employer Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Written Policy and technical support services
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