Indoor Air Quality
The quality of indoor air inside offices, schools, and other workplaces is important not only for workers' comfort but also for their health. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) has been tied to symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, trouble concentrating, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Also, some specific diseases have been linked to specific air contaminants or indoor environments, like asthma with damp indoor environments. In addition, some exposures, such as asbestos and radon, do not cause immediate symptoms but can lead to cancer after many years. Although OSHA does not have IAQ standards, it does have standards about ventilation and standards on some of the air contaminants that can be involved in IAQ problems.
Upon completion of this learning event, employees will demonstrate knowledge of indoor air quality, how it can become a hazard, and what they can do to prevent poor air quality in the workplace. Employees will learn how to identify air contaminant types and their sources and good habits for keeping the air clean and breathable. In addition to this course, the employer may also be interested in the Office Ergonomics course.
Relevant Standards: Some State and Local Governments address Indoor Air Quality requirements.
- Linear Duration/min: 00:15:00
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for employees who work primarily indoors.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- IAQ 1.1.0 Introduction and objectives
- IAQ 1.2.0 Identify the defining elements of indoor air quality
- IAQ 1.3.0 Identify possible air contaminant types and sources and employee preventative measures
- IAQ 1.4.0 Identify employee actions that can effect indoor air quality
