Tools for Schools: Indoor Air Quality Walkthrough – Urban

Posted on October 28th, 2009 by admin

This video, made possible by the United States EPA and produced by Rutgers University, offers diagnostic and resolution tecnniques for common indoor air quality issues in schools. This presentation is intended for use by concerned faculty, staff, building and grounds crews and parents.

Duration : 0:9:16


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8 Responses

  1. MinEn1018 Says:

    Its great that the …
    Its great that the authorities take seriously the problems relating to indoor air quality, especially in schools where kids spend so many hours!

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  2. Clevelandmarko Says:

    Good Stuff
    Check …

    Good Stuff
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  3. AirAdvocates Says:

    I am so impressed …
    I am so impressed and happy to see some one else on the team.

  4. NoMoreSchoolMold Says:

    Visit The Center …
    Visit The Center for School Mold Help for extensive information about mold in schools and to receive the SMH Parent Checklist for School Health, to determine the building problems to look for that cause dampness and mold AND the health symptoms commonly reported in damp, moldy schools.

  5. NoMoreSchoolMold Says:

    On the plus side, …
    On the plus side, these videos do show how to initially screen a building for problems, and encourage listening to the complaints of occupants, as part of a simple formula to utilize and conduct a general walkthrough that is informative.

  6. NoMoreSchoolMold Says:

    We do note that …
    We do note that this video de-emphasizes moisture as a problem – for instance, the developers do not address what should be done to locate mold when moisture is noted in a wall.

  7. NoMoreSchoolMold Says:

    The EPA and …
    The EPA and government agencies, in general, tend to discourage testing for mold – a position that we disagree with, as many physicians and occupational health professionals require proof of what the (sick) occupants were exposed to. Further, mold and bacteria are microscopic. Testing to determine microbial contamination can be essential to understanding the type of and extent of the exposure(s).

  8. ToolsForSchoolsIAQ Says:

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