According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indoor air pollution is one of 5 environmental risks to public health. Most Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) problems are preventable when a proactive approach is taken. AirMD developed the Commercial Monitoring Program to help owners and managers anticipate, prevent and prepare for optimum indoor air quality.

The AirMD IAQ Commercial Monitoring Program was created to inform building owners and management about indoor environmental conditions and to reduce potential liability in commercial office space, in Virginia, Maryland, DC. This IAQ monitoring system can help identify potential problems, provide simples measures on how to improve conditions and provide cost savings for building owners and businesses. The system can limit liability from worker and complaint issues. The monitoring program includes continuous monitoring of indoor pollutants including particulates, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and other important indoor environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity and dew point.

Benefits of implementing an IAQ Environmental Management System include:

• Reduced likelihood of lawsuits
• Reduced potential for OSHA complaints
• Lower workmen’s compensation costs
• Reduced potential litigation costs
• Property becomes more marketable
• Potential increase in rental values
• Reduced absenteeism
• Increased worker productivity

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings publication, it is in the best interest of everyone that building owners, managers and employers take a proactive approach to address IAQ concerns. Unfortunately, there is a tendency for building and business owners as well as facility experts to ignore the potential for an IAQ problem – until they have a problem. However, a regularly scheduled IAQ monitoring program can greatly reduce the need for remedial services thereby saving thousands of dollars.

AirMD’s Environmental Management System begins with the Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Plan, in Virginia, Maryland, DC. In addition, there are several additional modules that may be added depending on your specific business needs and budget. The Indoor Air Quality Monitoring plan will help identify potential issues, provide simple measures on how to improve conditions and provide cost savings for building owners and businesses.

The initial phase starts with a review of the physical building and building plans. Potential environmental risks and/or deficiencies are assessed and a monitoring plan with specific goals is developed based on the information collected.

The second phase includes regular, periodic sampling and assessments. The results are analyzed, and a report is generated. If issues are present, specific direction on cost effective measures will be provided. Once it has been determined that the building has achieved the desired goals, a compliance certificate will be issued.

AirMD is dedicated to bringing awareness to the necessity of improving and maintaining a healthy indoor environment. Continue reading on to learn about the additional options available to build a complete Environmental Management Program in Virginia, Maryland, DC.

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