Upcoming IAQ Webinar: The Virtual School Walkthrough 2.0

Virtual School Walkthrough Webinar 2.0:

Effectively Responding to Common IAQ Issues and Concerns

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 1 – 2:30 p.m. EST

Register today for this free webinar!

This webinar is a follow-on to the Virtual School Walkthrough 1.0 webinar, held in December 2011. This webinar will touch upon the information presented in December, but further delve into how you can effectively respond to IAQ issues and concerns and how to communicate your IAQ assessment findings to your school community.

Speakers:

• David Blake, Environmental Specialist/Indoor Air/Asbestos, Northwest Clean Air Agency
• Rich Prill, Building Science and Indoor Air Quality Specialist, Washington State University

Facilitator:

• Jennifer Lemon, Indoor Environments Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Attend this webinar to:

· Discover best practices for addressing IAQ issues raised by teachers, students, staff and other school community members. Learn how to maintain effective communication throughout the issue response and resolution process.

· Learn tips and techniques on how to properly use common IAQ instruments, including how and when to collect data, interpret it, and effective ways to report your results.

· Understand the limitations of air sampling for mold and other pollutants, the relative value of a thorough visual inspection, and what can be accomplished without the use of instruments.

· Hear how to foster a culture of open communication in your district where reports of IAQ concerns are welcomed and encouraged as part of a quality IAQ management plan.