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Mold, Water Damage and Mold, Water Damage and IAQIAQ
Presented by:Presented by:
Who we are
• Giertsen Company: Fire, Water & Wind Restoration Specialists Since 1918 • Regional offices in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago and Florida allow us to quickly meet the needs of our customers.
• Giertsen Company provides services for residential, multi-tenant, commercial and industrial devastation throughout the region.
Visit us on the web: www.giertsenco.comCall us any time: 888-670-1918
Full Service Company
Disaster often strikes unexpectedly, but you know exactly what to expect with Giertsen…
Giertsen provides the following services:• Emergency Services• Reconstruction Services• Cleaning Services• Specialized Services• Catastrophe Response• Consulting
Specialized Services• Mold Remediation• Asbestos Abatement• Bio-hazard Cleanup
Emergency Emergency Services:Services:
24-Hour Emergency Service
• Water Mitigation
• Board-up/Security
• Dehumidification
• Monitoring Equipment
• Temp power and heat
• Deodorization
• Thermal Imaging
• Commercial Drying
• One Hour Response
Categories of Water:Categories of Water:
Category 1 (Clean) Category 2 (Gray) Category 3 (Black)
• Originates from Sanitary Water Source
• No substantial risk from exposure
• Examples: Broken water supply line Tub or sink overflow Broken toilet tanks Appliance malfunctions Melting ice or snow Falling rainfall
• Once Category 1 water leaves the exit point, it may not remain clean once it contacts other surfaces or materials.
• Contains significant contamination
• Has potential to cause sickness if consumed by humans
• Can contain unsafe levels of microorganisms as well as other organic or inorganic materials
• Examples: Discharge from dishwashers Overflows from soiled toilet bowls Seepage due to hydrostatic press. Broken aquariums Punctured water beds
• Category 2 water cleanliness can deteriorate for many reasons – contact with building materials
• Grossly contaminated
• Can contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents
• Examples: Sewage Toilet backflows from beyond trap Ground surface water Water from rivers or streams Wind-driven rain from heavy storms
• Such water may contain silt, organic matter, pesticides, heavy metals, regulated metals, or toxic organic substances
The cleanliness of water changes over time and requires a prompt response!
Proper and aggressive drying methods hinder amplification!
Amplification time-lineAmplification time-lineTo prevent amplification of microorganisms, prompt
response is necessary for all categories of water intrusion.
A Categories of Water Damage B The Effect of Time on Microbial Growth
C The Effect of Time on Microbial Growth by Category
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A Whether water is categorized as clean, grey or black, when there is a water intrusion and …
B … it is not responded to promptly, microorganisms will amplify. While the amplification will not be immediately noticeable, the greater the length of time, the greater the amplification.
C With the passage of time, microorganisms present in any category of water intrusion will begin to amplify.
FACT: Bacteria and mold spores are always present in the indoor environment.
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Reprinted with the permission of IICRC S500 Technical Editor; Howard Wolf of HW3 Consulting, Richfield, WI
Classes of water:Classes of water:Class 1 (least amount of water, absorption and evaporation)• Water losses that affect only part of a room or area• Large areas with materials that have absorbed minimal moisture• Little or no wet carpet and/or cushion present
Class 2 (large amount of water, absorption and evaporation)• Water losses that affect at least an entire room of carpet and cushion• Water has wicked up walls less than 24”• Moisture remaining in structural materials
Class 3 (greatest amount of water, absorption and evaporation)• Water may have come from overhead• Ceilings, walls, insulation, carpet, cushion and sub-floor saturated
Class 4 (specialty drying situations)• Consist of wet materials with very low permeance/porosity• Hardwood, plaster, brick, concrete, lightweight concrete and stone• Typically deep pockets of saturation which require very low specific humidity• May require longer drying times and special methods
Category 1, Class 4, 2 Category 1, Class 4, 2 daysdays
Proper Aggressive Drying Methods
All or most IAQ issues or problems are a All or most IAQ issues or problems are a result of someone’s imagination or result of someone’s imagination or hypochondria.hypochondria.
All of people’s ills and problems (even All of people’s ills and problems (even behavioral) are caused by poor air quality.behavioral) are caused by poor air quality.
Comparing air quality sampling results Comparing air quality sampling results with occupational standards is a good with occupational standards is a good means of determining if a problem exists.means of determining if a problem exists.
Conducting many different types of Conducting many different types of sampling will determine what the cause is.sampling will determine what the cause is.
IAQ True or FalseIAQ True or False
Conduct an InspectionConduct an Inspection
What is the source?What is the source? Map the moisture pathsMap the moisture paths Adjoining spaces?Adjoining spaces? Likelihood of second occurrence? Likelihood of second occurrence? Moisture detection devices?Moisture detection devices?
Scope of IAQ ProblemsScope of IAQ Problems
Health care costs Health care costs attributable to poor IAQ attributable to poor IAQ are in the neighborhood are in the neighborhood of $15 billion per yearof $15 billion per year
Ref: American Medical Ref: American Medical AssociationAssociation
IAQ DriversIAQ Drivers Exposure to IAQ contaminants has increased dramatically in Exposure to IAQ contaminants has increased dramatically in
the recent pastthe recent past
People are more informed and have become more People are more informed and have become more particulate in expecting a safe, healthy and comfortable particulate in expecting a safe, healthy and comfortable working environmentworking environment
Litigation around IAQ has become the fastest growing area in Litigation around IAQ has become the fastest growing area in tort law todaytort law today
IAQ standards and codes have come into existenceIAQ standards and codes have come into existence
IAQ regulation and legislation has been proposed and is on IAQ regulation and legislation has been proposed and is on the horizonthe horizon
Bioaerosols Bioaerosols Airborne particles that are living, or Airborne particles that are living, or
originate from living organisms originate from living organisms (ACGIH Bioaerosols, 1999)(ACGIH Bioaerosols, 1999)
Bioaerosols includeBioaerosols include Microorganisms Microorganisms Fragments of microorganismsFragments of microorganisms Toxins & particulate waste products Toxins & particulate waste products
from all varieties of living thingsfrom all varieties of living things
ACGIHACGIH
Defines the term Biologically Defines the term Biologically Derived Airborne ContaminantDerived Airborne Contaminant as:as:
““Bioaerosols, gases, and vapors Bioaerosols, gases, and vapors that living organisms produce.”that living organisms produce.”
Surrounded by MicrobesSurrounded by Microbes& Bioaerosols& Bioaerosols
Sources includeSources include Fungi (Molds & Yeasts)Fungi (Molds & Yeasts) BacteriaBacteria VirusesViruses ProtozoaProtozoa Dust mitesDust mites
People have adapted to mostPeople have adapted to most When exposed, react differentlyWhen exposed, react differently
FungiFungi
decompose dead organic materials to recycle nutrients back into the decompose dead organic materials to recycle nutrients back into the eco systemeco system
production of food, antibiotics and other chemicalsproduction of food, antibiotics and other chemicals
helps plant roots to absorb nutrients from soil and protects the rootshelps plant roots to absorb nutrients from soil and protects the roots
help to maintain a strong ecosystemhelp to maintain a strong ecosystem
Multi-cellular organisms that feed and decompose dead organic matter.
Approximately 70,000 species of fungi have been describedand include mushrooms, mildew, mold, puff balls.
Fungi are important because . . .
Fungi - MoldsFungi - Molds When supplied with a carbon source such When supplied with a carbon source such
as glucose, fungi can synthesize their own as glucose, fungi can synthesize their own proteins, most amino acids and vitamins if proteins, most amino acids and vitamins if nitrogen and essential minerals are nitrogen and essential minerals are available. Carbon sources include:available. Carbon sources include:
Skin flakesSkin flakes Paper on sheetrockPaper on sheetrock PlantsPlants Food productsFood products
Fungi & IAQFungi & IAQ
Fungi are typically found both Fungi are typically found both indoors and outdoorsindoors and outdoors
There are over 100,000 known There are over 100,000 known species of fungispecies of fungi
Cause disease in agricultural products - Cause disease in agricultural products -
harmful to plants, animals and humans.harmful to plants, animals and humans.
Grow on or in buildings and building Grow on or in buildings and building furnishings - harmful to building and furnishings - harmful to building and occupants.occupants.
Allergies to mold develop.Allergies to mold develop.
Cause disease in people - especially those Cause disease in people - especially those with weak immune systems.with weak immune systems.
Fungi can be a problem Fungi can be a problem when. .when. .
The simple presence of airborne The simple presence of airborne fungal spores or fragments indoors fungal spores or fragments indoors is cause for concern whenis cause for concern when The species and rank order of The species and rank order of
concentration magnitude is signi-concentration magnitude is signi-ficantly dissimilar with concurrent ficantly dissimilar with concurrent outdoor samplesoutdoor samples
The source of the sampled indoor The source of the sampled indoor concentrations is from an indoor concentrations is from an indoor microbial amplification sitemicrobial amplification site
Potential “high-risk” fungal species Potential “high-risk” fungal species were identifiedwere identified
Fungal AmplificationFungal Amplification
How does it occur indoors?How does it occur indoors?
Porous building products often Porous building products often contain organic materialscontain organic materials
When these products become wet When these products become wet or moist (flooding, condensation, or moist (flooding, condensation, high RH%), existing fungi high RH%), existing fungi embedded on or in the products embedded on or in the products begin to growbegin to grow
Four Four Requirements for Requirements for
Fungal GrowthFungal Growth SporesSpores NutrientsNutrients TimeTime MoistureMoisture
Fungal Fungal AmplificationAmplification
““Musty/moldy” odors are result of Musty/moldy” odors are result of microbial volatile organic microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC)compounds (MVOC)
Fungi will continue to grow until Fungi will continue to grow until sources of moisture or nutrients sources of moisture or nutrients are removed from amplification are removed from amplification sitesite
Effective remediation strategies Effective remediation strategies require both thorough cleaning require both thorough cleaning and moisture controland moisture control
Fungus Fungus Among Us . . .Among Us . . .
Other fungi commonly found in Other fungi commonly found in problematice indoor environmentsproblematice indoor environments AspergillusAspergillus PenicilliumPenicillium AlterniaAlternia FusariumFusarium UlocladiumUlocladium Chaetomium & a host of othersChaetomium & a host of others
Health Effects Associated Health Effects Associated with Fungal Exposurewith Fungal Exposure
Fungi have been raised as one of the possible causes Fungi have been raised as one of the possible causes of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), which has been of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), which has been frequently reported. Symptoms of SBS can include:frequently reported. Symptoms of SBS can include:
Eye irritation (itching & Eye irritation (itching & watering eyes)watering eyes)
Nasal irritation, nasal Nasal irritation, nasal congestioncongestion
Throat irritationThroat irritation Cough, wheezeCough, wheeze Hoarseness, changed Hoarseness, changed
voicevoice Skin irritation (stinging Skin irritation (stinging
sensation, itching, dry sensation, itching, dry skin)skin)
HeadacheHeadache NauseaNausea Drowsiness, tirednessDrowsiness, tiredness Reduced mental Reduced mental
capacity, mental fatiguecapacity, mental fatigue Changed sensation of Changed sensation of
odor or tasteodor or taste
Health Effects Associated Health Effects Associated with Fungal Exposurewith Fungal Exposure
The symptoms of SBS are non-specific and have The symptoms of SBS are non-specific and have been associated with many factors, including been associated with many factors, including temperature and humidity.temperature and humidity.
Overall, the health effects associated with mold Overall, the health effects associated with mold exposure are generally separated into four exposure are generally separated into four categories:categories: IrritationIrritation AllergyAllergy InfectionInfection ToxicosisToxicosis
Microbes, Bioaerosols & Microbes, Bioaerosols & the Indoor Environmentthe Indoor Environment
High Relative Humidity (RH%)High Relative Humidity (RH%) Microbial Amplification Sites – Microbial Amplification Sites –
Active growthActive growth Microbial Reservoirs – Deposition Microbial Reservoirs – Deposition
without active growthwithout active growth
In the Microbial In the Microbial Remediation Remediation
IndustryIndustry Primarily focused on Fungi & Primarily focused on Fungi &
Bacteria contaminating the Bacteria contaminating the indoor environmentindoor environment
On Wall MaterialsOn Wall Materials
On Roof DeckingOn Roof Decking
Behind Base CovingBehind Base Coving
Water InfiltrationWater Infiltration
VentilationVentilation
VentilationVentilation
Duct WorkDuct Work
Good IAQ???Good IAQ???Temperature and humidity within range that most occupants satisfiedTemperature and humidity within range that most occupants satisfied
Airborne pollutants generated within space (copiers, printers, Airborne pollutants generated within space (copiers, printers, cleaning products) are purged by adequate air exchangecleaning products) are purged by adequate air exchange
Carbon dioxide levels do not point to major ventilation concernsCarbon dioxide levels do not point to major ventilation concerns
Airborne pollutants that are not indigenous to the space are not Airborne pollutants that are not indigenous to the space are not presentpresent
Ventilation system provides adequate/uniform air movement to avoid Ventilation system provides adequate/uniform air movement to avoid perception of stuffinessperception of stuffiness
Most occupants do not experience health concernsMost occupants do not experience health concerns
Causes of IAQ ProblemsCauses of IAQ Problems HVACHVAC
Mold ContaminationMold Contamination
Construction/remodeling Construction/remodeling (VOCs, dust)(VOCs, dust)
Improper use of areaImproper use of area
Building materials (e.g., Building materials (e.g., gypsum)gypsum)
Cleaning/maintenance Cleaning/maintenance chemicalschemicals
Cleaning practicesCleaning practices
Deferred MaintenanceDeferred Maintenance
Individual sensitivitiesIndividual sensitivities
Indoor sourcesIndoor sources
Determining Extent of the Determining Extent of the ProblemProblem
Documenting areas of water damageDocumenting areas of water damage VisuallyVisually Moisture MeterMoisture Meter
Record materials damaged or suspected Record materials damaged or suspected to beto be Gypsum boardGypsum board CarpetCarpet FurnishingsFurnishings
Sampling to determine the extent of Sampling to determine the extent of contaminationcontamination Air samples (documents potential occupant exposure)Air samples (documents potential occupant exposure) Bulk materialBulk material Rodac contactRodac contact Tease TapeTease Tape
Objective:Objective:
Eliminate the effects of the Eliminate the effects of the contamination on building occupants, contamination on building occupants, contents, and structural materials, in contents, and structural materials, in such a fashion as to not subject them such a fashion as to not subject them to further potential harmto further potential harm
There is no There is no oneone right method . . . . right method . . . .
Microbial Microbial RemediationRemediation
Remediation equipmentRemediation equipment
Remediation techniquesRemediation techniques
Remediation products & materialsRemediation products & materials
Microbial remediation of HVAC Microbial remediation of HVAC
systemssystems
Remediation EquipmentRemediation Equipment
Negative air machines / air scrubbersNegative air machines / air scrubbers
HEPA vacuumsHEPA vacuums
Solution application equipmentSolution application equipment Pump sprayersPump sprayers
Flo-jet type pumpsFlo-jet type pumps
Airless sprayersAirless sprayers
Pressure potsPressure pots
Remediation Remediation EquipmentEquipment
Drying/dehumidification equipmentDrying/dehumidification equipment Extraction equipmentExtraction equipment Power hand tools Power hand tools
Sanders Sanders – – Power saws Power saws Drills Drills –– Demolition hammers Demolition hammers
Demolition toolsDemolition tools Hand toolsHand tools
Products & MaterialsProducts & Materials
Anti-microbial agentsAnti-microbial agents Use subject to FIFRA (Federal),State, Use subject to FIFRA (Federal),State,
& Local regulations& Local regulations
Containment materialsContainment materials
OtherOther
Products & Materials Products & Materials Anti-Microbial AgentsAnti-Microbial Agents
BiocidesBiocides Generally provide short-term kill of microbesGenerally provide short-term kill of microbes
Anti-microbial treatments & coatingsAnti-microbial treatments & coatings For long-term inhibition of microbial For long-term inhibition of microbial
amplification on treated surfacesamplification on treated surfaces Both regulated federally under FIFRA & Both regulated federally under FIFRA &
subject to additional state & local regulationssubject to additional state & local regulations EncapsulantsEncapsulants
Provide no significant anti-microbial Provide no significant anti-microbial properties, but act as sealerproperties, but act as sealer
Anti-Microbial Anti-Microbial AgentsAgents
Commonly used biocides for Commonly used biocides for microbial remediation work includemicrobial remediation work include Sodium hypochlorite (bleach solution)Sodium hypochlorite (bleach solution) Chlorine dioxide (OxineChlorine dioxide (Oxine™)™) Quaternary ammonium compoundsQuaternary ammonium compounds
Anti-Microbial AgentsAnti-Microbial Agents
Other commonly used biocides Other commonly used biocides for microbial remediationfor microbial remediation IodineIodine PeroxidePeroxide Ethylene oxideEthylene oxide GluteraldhydeGluteraldhyde Phenol-based productsPhenol-based products AlcoholAlcohol
Surface TreatmentsSurface Treatments
Commonly used for microbial Commonly used for microbial remediationremediation
Aegis MicrobeShieldAegis MicrobeShield™™ Foster Products 40-20Foster Products 40-20 MicrobanMicroban PorterceptPortercept Tuff Coat or Super SealTuff Coat or Super Seal Kilz PrimerKilz Primer Bullseye PrimerBullseye Primer
EPA Terms for EPA Terms for Anti-Microbial Anti-Microbial
AgentsAgents SterilizerSterilizer
Any chemical or physical process used to Any chemical or physical process used to destroy all living organisms in water or on destroy all living organisms in water or on the surface of various materialsthe surface of various materials
DisinfectantDisinfectant Any chemical or process that destroys Any chemical or process that destroys
more than 99% of microorganisms more than 99% of microorganisms capable of causing human disease. May capable of causing human disease. May not kill all spores on inanimate surfacesnot kill all spores on inanimate surfaces
SanitizerSanitizer An agent that reduces the number An agent that reduces the number
of microorganisms to safe levels as of microorganisms to safe levels as judged by public health judged by public health requirementsrequirements
DeodorizerDeodorizer A chemical or gas that covers, A chemical or gas that covers,
modifies, removes or destroys odor modifies, removes or destroys odor causing agentscausing agents
EPA Terms for EPA Terms for Anti-Microbial Anti-Microbial
AgentsAgents
Other Remediation Other Remediation Products & MaterialsProducts & Materials
Lay flat hose, flex duct, rigid ductLay flat hose, flex duct, rigid duct
Disposal bags (heavy poly, 4-6 mil)Disposal bags (heavy poly, 4-6 mil)
Disposable cloths / wipesDisposable cloths / wipes
Vacuum filtersVacuum filters
Other Remediation Other Remediation Products & MaterialsProducts & Materials
GlovesGloves
Respirator filtersRespirator filters
Disposable Disposable coveralls coveralls
Painters tapePainters tape
Nylon tie strapsNylon tie straps
Replacement Replacement bladesblades
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Remediation Remediation TechniquesTechniques
Typical remediation techniques includeTypical remediation techniques include
HEPA contact vacuuming of surfaces or HEPA contact vacuuming of surfaces or itemsitems
Controlled demolition and/or removal of Controlled demolition and/or removal of contaminated materialscontaminated materials
Hand wiping / washing of surfaces or itemsHand wiping / washing of surfaces or items
Wet extraction of surfaces or items followed Wet extraction of surfaces or items followed by accelerated moisture removal processby accelerated moisture removal process
Remediation Remediation TechniquesTechniques
Typical remediation techniques includeTypical remediation techniques include
Fumigation, etc. of salvaged itemsFumigation, etc. of salvaged items Scraping, sanding or planing of semi-porous Scraping, sanding or planing of semi-porous
surfaces free of embedded microbial growthsurfaces free of embedded microbial growth Application of anti-microbial surface Application of anti-microbial surface
treatments to remaining materials or items treatments to remaining materials or items as a final stepas a final step
HEPA Contact HEPA Contact VacuumingVacuuming
Vacuuming remaining surfaces free of Vacuuming remaining surfaces free of accumulated particulate is a key accumulated particulate is a key component of successful remediationcomponent of successful remediation
HEPAHEPA Filtered canister vacuums with assorted Filtered canister vacuums with assorted
brush attachmentsbrush attachments
Hand Wiping / Hand Wiping / WashingWashing
Non-porous or semi-porous surfaces Non-porous or semi-porous surfaces and items are detailed by hand and items are detailed by hand wiping with disposable, treated wiping with disposable, treated clothscloths
Non-porous surfaces may be wet Non-porous surfaces may be wet cleaned using a surfactant and/or a cleaned using a surfactant and/or a sanitizing agentsanitizing agent
Controlled Controlled Demolition of Demolition of Contaminated Contaminated
MaterialsMaterials Contaminated materials are isolated Contaminated materials are isolated in a work area with appropriate in a work area with appropriate Environmental Engineering ControlsEnvironmental Engineering Controls
Materials & debris are removed in a Materials & debris are removed in a controlled fashioncontrolled fashion
Removed materials are properly Removed materials are properly sealed for removal & transportsealed for removal & transport
Scraping/Sanding of Scraping/Sanding of Contaminated Contaminated
MaterialsMaterials Contaminated materials are isolated in a Contaminated materials are isolated in a
work area with appropriate work area with appropriate Environmental Engineering ControlsEnvironmental Engineering Controls
Loose dust & debris are then HEPA-Loose dust & debris are then HEPA-vacuumed from the material’s surfacevacuumed from the material’s surface
Embedded microbial growth is physically Embedded microbial growth is physically removed via scraping or sandingremoved via scraping or sanding
Removed debris & particulate is Removed debris & particulate is collectedcollected
Application of Anti-Application of Anti-Microbial Surface Microbial Surface
TreatmentsTreatments Contaminated semi-porous surfaces Contaminated semi-porous surfaces
(e.g. wood framing members, sub-(e.g. wood framing members, sub-floors, etc.) are often salvageable, floors, etc.) are often salvageable, providingproviding Moisture source has been correctedMoisture source has been corrected Loose debris & significant microbial Loose debris & significant microbial
amplification has been physically amplification has been physically removedremoved
Material has been dried to normal stateMaterial has been dried to normal state
In remediation process, anti-In remediation process, anti-microbial coatings or surface microbial coatings or surface treatments are often applied to treatments are often applied to remaining surfaces as a “Final Step”remaining surfaces as a “Final Step”
A number of specialty anti-microbial A number of specialty anti-microbial products are being used in Microbial products are being used in Microbial Remediation industry Remediation industry
Application of Anti-Application of Anti-Microbial Surface Microbial Surface
TreatmentsTreatments
Microbial Contamination in Microbial Contamination in HVAC SystemsHVAC Systems
Requires higher degree of precision Requires higher degree of precision than typical “duct cleaning” methodsthan typical “duct cleaning” methods
Determine the HVAC system’s role in Determine the HVAC system’s role in microbial contaminationmicrobial contamination Is HVAC system the (or a) contamination Is HVAC system the (or a) contamination
source (Microbial Amplification Site, ORsource (Microbial Amplification Site, OR Is contamination in HVAC system Is contamination in HVAC system
deposition from other areas (Microbial deposition from other areas (Microbial Reservoir)Reservoir)
Microbial Contamination Microbial Contamination in HVAC Systemsin HVAC Systems
Correct HVAC problems that are leading to Correct HVAC problems that are leading to microbial amplificationmicrobial amplification
Negative pressurization must be Negative pressurization must be maintained within HVAC system maintained within HVAC system throughout remediation processthroughout remediation process
Proper Environmental Engineering Controls Proper Environmental Engineering Controls must be utilized to prevent occupant must be utilized to prevent occupant exposure and cross-contaminationexposure and cross-contamination
Abatement ProceduresAbatement ProceduresLevel I: Small Areas (<2 sq. ft.)Level I: Small Areas (<2 sq. ft.)
Clean-up by Clean-up by Maintenance StaffMaintenance Staff
Trained in cleaning, Trained in cleaning, protection, health protection, health effectseffects
Free from allergy, Free from allergy, asthma, etc.asthma, etc.
Respiratory Respiratory Protection?Protection?Personal Protection?Personal Protection?
Spray down with Spray down with 10% bleach10% bleach
Clean Clean surrounding surrounding areas with areas with bleachbleach
Place materials Place materials in sealed bagsin sealed bags
DisposalDisposal
Abatement ProceduresAbatement ProceduresLevel III: Large-Scale Remediation Level III: Large-Scale Remediation
(>30 sq. ft.)(>30 sq. ft.)
Personnel trained Personnel trained in hazardous in hazardous materialsmaterials
Containment of Containment of affected areaaffected area
Place material in Place material in double-sealed double-sealed plastic bagsplastic bags
HEPA-vacuum HEPA-vacuum before removing before removing barriersbarriers
Respiratory & Respiratory & personal protectionpersonal protection
Air monitoringAir monitoring
An IAQ Management Plan Helps An IAQ Management Plan Helps to Organize Specific Occupant to Organize Specific Occupant
NeedsNeeds Documents IAQ complaints of occupants Documents IAQ complaints of occupants
– effective communication– effective communication Provides policies & procedures for Provides policies & procedures for
addressing changes to the tenant addressing changes to the tenant spaces or building w/remodeling, etc.spaces or building w/remodeling, etc.
Helps to define O & M and Helps to define O & M and housekeeping procedureshousekeeping procedures
Reinforces good IAQ practices,Reinforces good IAQ practices,such as no smokingsuch as no smoking
Implementation of the IAQ Implementation of the IAQ PlanPlan
Conduct initial walk-through or Conduct initial walk-through or evaluation of buildingevaluation of building
Organize health & safety Organize health & safety committees to meet periodicallycommittees to meet periodically
Record and log occupant Record and log occupant complaints – respond appropriatelycomplaints – respond appropriately
Begin training building staff Begin training building staff to specific responsibilitiesto specific responsibilities
““Rome wasn’t built in a Rome wasn’t built in a day”day”
An IAQ management plan requires An IAQ management plan requires commitmentcommitment
PatiencePatience Clear communication between Clear communication between
management & tenantmanagement & tenant Positions the building management in Positions the building management in
good legal good legal and ethical standing with the tenantsand ethical standing with the tenants
Provides a safe workingProvides a safe workingenvironmentenvironment
Questions ????Questions ????
Contact InformationContact Information
Kevin Giertsen, Giertsen CompanyKevin Giertsen, Giertsen Company
Phone: 888-670-1918Phone: 888-670-1918www.giertsenco.com
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