Tools for Schools: Indoor Air Waltkthrough – Urban Part 2
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by admin
The second installment of “Tools for Schools: Indoor Air Quality Urban Edition”, made possible by the United States EPA and produced by Rutgers Univerity, is designed to help faculty, staff, custodial crews and parents identify, prevent, and treat common IAQ issues that may arise in their school systems. This segment covers cafeterias, ventilation systems, and storage rooms. To learn about preventing and treating IAQ problems in building exteriors, classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms, please see Part 1 of “Tools for Schools: Indoor Air Quality Walkthrough – Urban Edition” under our channel!
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December 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
We need to bring …
We need to bring awareness to school officials that indoor air quality is an issue in schools. Monitoring and controlling the indoor environment would help prevent the occurrence of indoor air quality problems.
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
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Since YouTube doesn’t allow the posting of web addresses, do a search on The Center for School Mold Help. Once on the site, do a site search on Parent Checklist for School Health!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
The Center for …
The Center for School Mold Help provides an outstanding, single sheet handout called Parent Checklist for School Health. This flier outlines the health complaints commonly found in moldy, damp school buildings as well as signs of dampness in the building itself, inside and out.
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
This video has the …
This video has the potential to raise awareness about IAQ issues. It emphasizes using the five senses, initially, to screen for potential problems. The Center for School Mold Help would like to point out that moisture intrusion, such as that causing efflorescence seen on the interior wall, was not fully discussed as one of the major IAQ problems. Most often, mold is lurking behind a damp wall such as that one, and in the ceiling above, due to roof or window leaks. This was not mentioned (: .
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
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