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32 Section 5 Facilities Operation and Maintenance Housekeeping Pest Control Tenant Relations Renovation Redecorating Remodeling Smoking Select an IAQ Manager Review IAQ Profile and Existing Records Assign Staff Responsibilities/Train Staff START FIGURE 5-1: Developing an IAQ Management Plan Organizations may assign responsibility for operations, recordkeeping, purchasing, communications, planning, and policy- making in many different ways. However, the key elements of good IAQ management remain the same: Reach an understanding of the funda- mental influences that affect indoor air quality in your building by: ■ becoming familiar with literature on IAQ ■ keeping abreast of new information Select an IAQ manager with: ■ clearly defined responsibilities ■ adequate authority and resources Use the IAQ profile and other available information to: ■ evaluate the design, operation, and usage of the building ■ identify potential IAQ problem locations ■ identify staff and contractors whose activities affect indoor air quality Review and revise staff responsibilities to ensure that responsibilities that may affect indoor air quality are clearly assigned. In addition, establish lines of communication for sharing information pertaining to: ■ equipment in need of repair or replacement ■ plans to remodel, renovate, or redecorate ■ new uses of building space or increases in occupant population ■ installation of new equipment Review standard procedures and make necessary revisions to promote good indoor air quality, such as: ■ terms of contracts (e.g., pest control, leases) ■ scheduling of activities that produce dust, emissions, odors ■ scheduling of equipment operation, inspection, and maintenance ■ specifications for supplies (e.g., cleaning products, construction materials, furnish- ings) ■ policy regarding tobacco smoking within the building Review the existing recordkeeping system and make necessary revisions to: ■ establish a system for logging IAQ- related complaints ■ obtain Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials used and stored in the building Educate building staff, occupants, and contractors about their influence on indoor air quality by: ■ establishing a health and safety committee ■ instituting training programs as needed ▼ ▼ ▼