Each participant receives a copy of the presentation power point slides, a walkthrough checklist, additional relevant information and an evaluation.

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1 REFRESHER WORKSHOPS CSIERT offers 2 workshops for TfS teams to assist school districts to sustain their program. The workshops combine elements of the 2 implementation workshops, with an emphasis on IAQ problem source identification, finding no or low-cost solutions and educating staff, students and parents about their role in keeping the buildings clean and healthy. A walkthrough exercise is included as part of the trainings. A 2 hour workshop is conducted for school districts that have a combination of experienced and new members, and need to update their knowledge and skills. A 3 hour workshop is offered for districts whose programs have lapsed and need to re-establish their teams. NOTE: Occasionally school districts have opted to have a complete 2 part "retraining" program using the 2 part implementation workshops described above. Meeting Logistics: Training must be held in a school facility. Each team coordinator receives a packet of information. Each participant receives a copy of the presentation power point slides, a walkthrough checklist, additional relevant information and an evaluation. A walkthrough investigation exercise is conducted. An empty classroom must be available for the walkthrough exercise.

2 CT School Indoor Environment Resource Team Advanced Refresher Training Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools 11/17

3 Agenda: Welcome, Introductions Why School IAQ Is Important Indoor Air Quality Health Issues Sustaining TfS Process Importance of Communication Plan Walkthrough IAQ Sources Virtual Walkthrough Walkthrough Exercise Green Cleaning Myths Video/Making TfS Successful Evaluations 2

4 Consequences of Poor IAQ Health Problems Reduced Learning and Productivity Higher Costs to Fix Problems than to Prevent Poor Public Relations Liability Issues 3

5 Nearly a 3% increase in the proportion of students passing standardized math and reading tests for each 2 cfm/person increase in ventilation rates across the range of 2-15 cfm/person (EPA) [cfm: cubic feet per minute] Ventilation rates at or below minimum standards (15 cfm/student) caused a 5-10% decrease in certain aspects of student performance tests (LBL) Slide provided by John Balfe, NE Energy Efficiency Partnership 4

6 Unique Aspects of Schools Budgets are Tight Space is Densely Populated Buildings May be Old and Suffer from Deferred Maintenance Special Sources of Pollution and Odors Space Utilization Additions and Temporary Space 5

7 Tools for Schools Building Team Training Video: Taking Action

8 What is Indoor Air Quality? 1. the temperature, humidity, ventilation, and chemical or biological contaminants of the air inside a building. 7

9 Tools for Schools Building Team Training Symptoms & Sources Exercise

10 School Indoor Air Contaminants (1) Contaminant Bioaerosols Molds Dander Dust Mites Cockroach Droppings Bacteria/Viruses Formaldehyde Building Materials Carpets [?] Other Volatile Organic Compounds Cleaning Solvents Wood Preservatives Phenols Potential Health Effects Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms Asthma Triggers Colds Allergic Reactions Low Level Exposure: Eye, Nose, Throat Irritation Dermatitis Long-Term Exposure Headache, Dizziness Coughing Chronic Upper Resp. Infections Eyes, Upper Respiratory Tract Potential Carcinogenic, Reproductive Effects 9

11 School Indoor Air Contaminants (2) Contaminant Nitrogen Oxides Vehicle fumes Combustion appliances Carbon Monoxide Vehicle fumes Combustion appliances Particulates Bus exhaust Pollen Construction Debris Potential Health Effects Eye, throat, respiratory system irritations Special risks to asthmatics, children < 2 Fatigue Headache Nausea Flu-like symptoms Eye, throat, respiratory system irritations Asthma Triggers 10

12 School Indoor Air Contaminants (3) Contaminant Environmental Tobacco Smoke Lead Older Elementary Schools Radon Pesticides See Pesticide Law IPM Important Dust, Dirt Everywhere! Potential Health Effects Multiple Health Effects Group A Carcinogen Delays In Development Lower IQ Levels Shortened Attention Spans Behavioral Problems > Doses: Kidney, Cns Damage lung cancer Specific symptoms: Type Of Pesticide Dose Sensitivity Of Exposed Eye, Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation Asthma Trigger 11

13 Asbestos All Schools Built Before the 1970 s Probably Contain Asbestos Schools Required to Have Written Asbestos Management Plan, Designated Planner Touch Base W/ Asbestos Management Planner Questions: Call Local Health Department, or CT DPH Asbestos Program ( ) Asbestos Should Not Become a Focus of TfS Team!!! BUT Assure Responsible People are Aware 12

14 Non-Specific Building-Related Illnesses (Sick Building Syndrome) Health Symptoms Diminish, Go Away Outside Building Symptoms: Headaches Lethargy Eye, Ear, Nose Irritations Stuffy/runny Nose Dizziness Due to Ventilation Problems, Contaminants, Temp./Humidity 13

15 Building Related Illnesses Rhinitis Sinusitis Laryngitis Asthma Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Infectious Diseases (e.g., Colds, Flu) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 14

16 Asthma Burden of Asthma 89,300 Children in CT Diagnosed (DPH 2010) 1 Of Every 7 (13.9%) CT Public School Students Leading Childhood Chronic Disease Leading Health-Related Cause of School Absences Attacks Triggered By: Dust Biological Agents ETS Some VOCs 15

17 What About Testing the Air? Usually Not the First Move: You Have to Know What You Are Looking for There Are No Appropriate Standards for IAQ There Are No Standards for Indoor Molds Levels Results May Be Hard to Interpret Can Lead to Confusion, Mistrust A Comprehensive Building Evaluation Is 1st Step Note: Useful Tests: Temperature Water Vapor CO 2 16

18 Tools for Schools Building Team Training Tools for Schools Kit: What s In The Box?

19 IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit Updated: IAQ Reference Guide

20 IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit IAQ Checklists Teachers Administrative Staff School Nurse School Officials Food Service IPM Renovations & Repairs Building Maintenance Ventilation Walkthrough Inspection Waste Management

21 Role of IAQ Coordinator/Co-Coordinator Disseminates IAQ Information Coordinates IAQ Team Coordinates IAQ Activities Communicates to All Constituents Facilitates Resolution of IAQ Problems

22 Sustaining TfS 1. Assemble/distribute Action Packets 2. Summarize Checklists/Map Out Problems 3. Walkthrough Investigation 4. Prioritize Results of Investigation 5. Taking Action 6. Communicate Improvements! 7. Present to School Board 8. Annual Kick-off Meeting 21

23 TfS Action Packet Memo To Staff IAQ Backgrounder Appropriate TfS Checklist

24 Teacher s Checklist 23

25 Summarizing the Checklists Floor/Room General Cleanliness Animals in Classroom Drain Traps in Classroom Excess Moisture Thermal Comfort Ventilation Local Exhaust Fans 1st Dusty shelves None N/A Too hot Books on unit ventilator 1st- 102 Yes -Under sink -Near windows -dirt around fan opening 1st- 103 Iguana in cage 1st- 104 Too hot 1st- 105 Bird cage Wet ceiling tile Too hot Books on unit ventilator 1st- 106 Too hot 24

26 Data Collect, summarize and analyze Paper plus manual summary Paper plus spreadsheet Web-based Existing School system Commercial Survey tool [i.e., Survey Monkey, Google Docs] [Make Sure You Have Field For School!]

27 Mapping the Checklist Results 26

28 Walkthrough Investigation Team Effort Make Sure to Contact Local Health Dept View Walkthrough Video Before W. Investigation 27

29 Developing Priorities IAQ Problem Priority Action Completed By? Responsible party Cost Vehicle fumes from parking area High, Cat. A Enforce Vehicle Idling Policy ASAP Vehicle Drivers $0 Moldy carpeting in Room 202. High, Cat. C Replace w/ Floor tiles End of Summer School Main. Dept., Contractor $2000 High VOC floor stripper Medium, Cat. B Replace w/alternative Start using in new school yr School custodian/ purchasing office $200 28

30 Put Together a Report Survey Data Building Maps Findings Prioritized Recommendations 29

31 Classroom Follow-up Memo 30

32 Communication Plan Make Sure You Have One! Encourage Administration to Publicize TfS Present Program at Staff Meetings Inform Parents Communicate Committee Activities: Preliminary Findings Final Report Improvements Made Present to School Bd Avoid Finger-pointing 31

33 Green Cleaning & Infection Control 32

34 Green Cleaning Chemicals CT Public Act No Use Environmentally/Healthy Preferable Chemicals in School Buildings - No Carcinogens, Reproductive Toxins, Skin Sensitizers; No Asthmagens Use Third Party Certified Approved Products: No Outside Cleaning Products Prohibits Use of Cleaning & Disinfecting Products Brought in by Staff or Parents Without School Review & Approval

35 Best Practices is Key! 34

36 Healthy IAQ & Energy Conservation Energy Cost-saving Measures Should Not Include Reducing Fresh Air! Less Energy Costs More Funding for IEQ Improvements, Maintenance TfS Teams Should Encourage Energy Conservation 35

37 Get Involved In Saving Energy: Encourage Staff To: Keep Heat At 68 In Winter Sweaters Are Cool! Turn Off Lights When Not In Use - Lighting May Be Nearly 50% Of Electric Bill Keep Classroom Doors Closed (With Heat Turned Down In Hallways) Form a Student Energy Patrol Involve Whole School/District Schools w/ Effective Conservation Programs: Up To 25% Drop In Utility Bills 36

38 Tools for Schools Building Team Training Preparing For The Walkthrough 37

39 Contaminant Sources 1. The Occupants Themselves 2. School Activities 3. Non-Educational Activities in the Building 4. The Building Itself and its Systems 5. Outside the Building 38

40 Evaluating Hazards In Classrooms The Walkthrough Measure CO 2 (IAQ Indicator), Temperature, Humidity Check Movement at Each Air Vent Look for Cleanliness, Water Damage, Mold, Carpets, Animals, Art Supplies, Etc Ask About Activities & Occupancy Ask Teachers 39

41 Tools for Schools Building Team Training A Virtual Walkthrough 40

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43 Walk-off Mats Up to 80% of Soil in Buildings Tracked by Feet of Multi-level Scrubber Matting42

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46 Results of CO2 Test This is what happens when books are stacked on the unit ventilator CO2 ppm Room :33 AM 7:53 AM 8:13 AM 8:33 AM 8:53 AM 9:13 AM 9:33 AM 9:53 AM Temperature Credit: Bill Thompson, Director of Facilities Management Lockport Township High School District 205, IL 45

47 Results of CO2 Test Removed Books Off Unit Ventilator CO2 ppm Room :29 AM 7:49 AM 8:09 AM 8:29 AM 8:49 AM 9:09 AM 9:29 AM 9:49 AM Temperature Credit: Bill Thompson, Director of Facilities Management Lockport Township High School District 205, IL 46

48 Results of CO2 Test Example of a Room with a Dirty Filter CO2 ppm Room :19 AM 11:39 AM 11:59 AM 12:19 PM 12:39 PM 12:59 PM Temperature Credit: Bill Thompson, Director of Facilities Management Lockport Township High School District 205, IL 47

49 Results of CO2 Test Example of Same Room with a Clean Filter CO2 ppm 2000 Room :00 AM 10:20 AM 10:40 AM 11:00 AM 11:20 AM 11:40 AM Temperature Credit: Bill Thompson, Director of Facilities Management Lockport Township High School District 205, IL 48

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60 TfS Teams & IPM Work with Staff to: Educate Staff About IPM Policies No Staff Use of Pesticides Store All Food In Sealed Containers Includes Instructional Food Items (beans, seeds, macaroni) Remove Trash, Clean Up Spills ASAP Clean Refrigerators, Microwaves & Vending Machines Regularly Get Students Involved Put IPM in Curriculum 59

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63 Outside: Evaluating Hazards: - the Walkthrough Look for Standing Water, Outside Pollution Sources, Air Intakes Around Intakes, Check for Birds Nests, Droppings, Leaves, Exhausts, Trash Check Air Intakes - Clear and Working AHU/HVAC Units - Are Dampers Open 62

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69 Tools for Schools Building Team Training Walkthrough Investigation Exercise 68

70 Solutions IAQ Problems Are Multifactorial Reduce, Substitute or Eliminate Sources Improve Ventilation Interrupt/Alter Pathways Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! Evaluate Changes Try Again If Necessary Communicate Some More! 69

71 Exercise: Developing an Activation Plan Objectives: Develop, Implement Communication Plan Train Staff to Use the Checklists Dissemination of Action Packets Get the Checklists Back Tabulate the Results Schedule Walkthrough

72 Making TfS Successful! 1. Coordinators Keep Everyone Informed 2. Develop Written Report 3. Board of Education Presentation 4. District IAQ Management Plan/ Coordinating Structure 5. Fall Kick-off Meetings 71

73 Internet Resources CT DPH Healthy School Environments Web Page: CT School Indoor Environment Resource Team Web Site: EPA School IAQ Web Site: Green Cleaning Video Resources for Teachers: 72

74 Green Cleaning Myths Video Wastebusters Green Cleaning Video 73

75 Tools for Schools Building Team Training Evaluations! Thank You! 74