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North Dakota State University is committed providing a safe workplace and optimal Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).  These procedures are designed to assist with the continued success of these objectives.  

Determine if IAQ Concern is an Emergency

Emergencies are situations in which a limited time is available to avert or deal with serious health problems or property damage. Examples include:

Hazardous material spills
Flooding on porous materials
Gray water (e.g., sewer) spills
Gas leak
Sudden onset of headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and/or combustion odors (could be carbon monoxide poisoning)
Widespread breathing difficulties, chest tightness, or respiratory irritation (potential serious infectious or allergenic agent)
Diagnosed Legionnaires disease or tuberculosis

If deemed an emergency - take actions according to North Dakota State University policies. 

Note: In emergency situations the focus is to deal with the situation creating the hazardous conditions first, including getting people out of harm’s way.  Suggested actions include.

Immediately notify and seek assistance from an appropriate authority (e.g. health department, hazardous waste office, fire department, gas utility etc.)
Evacuate the area if needed
Obtain medical assistance
Ventilate affected areas with large quantities of outdoor air using temporary fans if necessary
Inform building occupants of problem, what is being done, and maintain clear communications

Reporting an IAQ Concern

When you suspect, have identified and/or have experienced a concern you believe is related to IAQ in work workplace:

  1. Read North Dakota State University IAQ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  2. Complete North Dakota State University IAQ Concern Form
  3. Deliver completed form to your supervisor
  4. Start record of IAQ concern by using IAQ Diary  Form
  5. Contact: IAQ Coordinator at North Dakota State University-North Dakota State UniversityX if you have questions

Supervisor Response to IAQ Concern(s)

The supervisor is an integral component of IAQ management.  In accordance with North Dakota State University Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), your involvement will include conducting an initial response when you receive of one or more completed "IAQ Concern Form(s)".  If someone informs you of an IAQ concern by some other means (unless it is an emergency), please ask that they complete a  "IAQ Concern Form".  When you receive on or more completed "IAQ Concern Form(s)":

  1. Determine if IAQ Concern is an Emergency
  2. Read North Dakota State University IAQ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  3. Complete Supervisor Initial Response Form
  4. If Supervisor Initial Response identifies cause of IAQ concern, initiate corrective action(s) by initiating request for repair or maintenance services and communicate action(s) with employees/occupants.
  5. If Supervisor Initial Response DOES NOT identify cause of IAQ concern complete IAQ Supervisor Questionnaire and deliver to ALL completed forms associated with concern to IAQ Coordinator
  6. Maintain file for all records and actions
  7. Communicate actions with employees/occupants.

Requesting IAQ Information

North Dakota State University has assembled a wealth of information about IAQ that may contribute to your understanding of this dynamic topic.  CLICK HERE The information includes the references that serve as the basis for the North Dakota State University Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and links to IAQ related website.  Additional IAQ information may be obtained by: p

  1. Access North Dakota State University IAQ Information Request Form
  2. Contact: IAQ Coordinator at North Dakota State University if you have questions.
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