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Indoor Air Quality

Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can impact their health, but indoor air pollution can also have significant and harmful health effects. EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be higher than outdoor levels. The levels of indoor air pollutants are of particular concern, because most people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors (EPA: Indoor Air Quality in Schools).

Texas Senate Bill 599 requires the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) "provide updated information on maintaining safe indoor air in state buildings." -SORM

  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • Building materials and furnishings
  • Storage of cleaning supplies, pesticides, and other aromatic products
  • Equipment such as copiers, fume hoods, and stoves
  • Prevention of IAQ Issues
  • Fix water leaks
  • Eliminate vent condensation in HVAC units
  • Change filters regularly
  • Control humidity
  • Maintain ventilation systems for equipment
  • Store and utilize materials according to manufacturer recommendations
  • For more details on our IAQ program, please refer to this document.

Contact EHS Office at ehs@uhd.edu with any IAQ concerns. If you have an Indoor Air Quality concern on campus, please complete the UHD IAQ Questionnaire, and an EHS representative will investigate.
Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire