Indoor Air Quality Health and Safety Guide

Objectives

Scope

Target Audience

Section I

• Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

1. Introduction
2. Why do we worry about IAQ?
3. Frequently Asked Questions Relating to IAQ

Section II

• Sources of Indoor Air Quality Issues

1. Possible Causes of IAQ Issues
2. Lack of Air Exchange
3. HVAC System Design and Maintenance
4. Outdoor Air Contaminants
5. Indoor Air Contaminants

Section III

• Roles, Responsibilities, and Overview of Legislation

1. Roles and Responsibilities
2. Legislation and Standards

Section IV

• Recognition of Indoor Air Quality Issues

1. Reporting IAQ Issues
2. Assessing Workplace Conditions
3. Gathering Information from Occupants
4. Using Employee Feedback

Section V

• Assessment of IAQ

1. Specific Air Contaminants
2. Thermal Comfort
3. Sanitation
4. Housekeeping
5. Factors Not Related to IAQ

Section VI

• Control of IAQ

1. Hierarchy of Controls
2. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

Section VII

• Evaluation of Controls

1. Ongoing Monitoring
2. Continuous Improvement

Section VIII

• Measurement of IAQ

1. Selecting an IAQ Consultant
2. Sampling
3. Units used for Measuring Air Contaminants
4. Exposure Standards and Guidelines

Section IX

• Appendix A: Contact Information

1. General Health and Safety Questions
2. Canadian Government Departments Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety

Section X

• Appendix B: Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in Canada

1. General Outline
2. What does the OHS legislation say?

Section XI

• Appendix C: Glossary

Section XII

• Appendix D: Sample Surveys and Questionnaires

Section XIII

• Appendix E: Ventilation System Inspection

Section XIV

• Appendix F: Reference to Occupational Exposure Limits in Canadian Jurisdictions