Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within buildings and its relation to the health of their occupants. EHS recognizes this and has developed resources to assist in managing IAQ issues when they arise. The institute strives to maintain a healthy working and learning environment for students, staff, and all campus partners.
General IAQ Information
There are many factors that can adversely affect IAQ, including:
- Mold and other microbial growth
- Excessive moisture, heat, and humidity
- Seasonal allergens from outside air that enter buildings
- Appliances and equipment that produce byproducts from fuel-burning combustion
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cleaning and maintenance products, laboratory chemicals in use without adequate ventilation, and products used in construction projects
- Products containing silica that produce airborne concentrations
- Asbestos containing materials that become disturbed
Reporting Procedures
To report IAQ concerns, submit a work order request to the Facilities Customer Service Center (FIXX) by following the instructions detailed on the FIXX website.
FIXX will send your work order request to the appropriate physical plant shops and will include EHS as need to further evaluate the issue at hand.
Please note that FIXX is available Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm.
To report excessive moisture, leaks, or floods, IMMEDIATELY contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (FIXX) at 518-276-2000 during their hours of operation, Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm.
When FIXX is closed and there is an emergency (flooding, system failures that require maintenance, etc.), contact Public Safety at 518-276-6611.
FIXX will send your work order request to the appropriate physical plant shops and will include EHS as need to further evaluate the issue at hand.
