Managing the Physical Environment in School
Indoor Air Quality: Can
You Answer Yes?
By: Joe Zimmerman,
Vermont School Board Insurance Trust Director
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Outdoor Air Supply
t Is the building
ventilation system turned on?
t Are all vents
free of obstruction?
t Is air flowing
into outdoor intake?
Air Handling Unit
t Is the system
turned on?
t Is air flowing
from vents?
t Are filters
clean and properly installed?
t Are dampers
operating properly?
t Is the drain pan
clean and properly draining?
t Are the unit
coils clean?
Air Temperature & Humidity
t Is thermostat
properly set?
t Are humidity
levels comfortable (between 30% – 60% relative humidity)?
t Does air seem clean
and fresh?
Housekeeping Sources
t Are housekeeping
products used according to directions?
t Are products stored in sealed
containers or in vented rooms?