Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition 

Working to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by asthma.

 

PVAC is a coalition of health professionals and institutions, community groups and residents, public health organizations, municipal and state agencies, academic institutions, schools, day care, housing and environmental groups committed to improving asthma and environmental conditions that affect health in Western Mass.  

Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States

ph: 413.794.7600

pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com

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Breathing Easy - School IAQ REsource Guide 

About this resource guide

In 2013-2014, the Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition sponsored the “Breathing Easy” 

School Indoor Air Quality Training for three local school districts- Holyoke, Northampton and West Springfield.  The goal of the training was provide school facilities staff with tools to create action plans for improving indoor air quality (IAQ). 

With the support an EPA Indoor Air Quality grant, we are able to provide the training materials and resource list for public use on this website.  This training was based on the the EPA's Tools for Schools as modified by our Environmental Health Consultant.

Our Environmental Health Consultant

Lynn Rose, an Environmental Health and Safety Consultant, led this training.  For more information and to learn about available services, please contact:

Lynn Rose
Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
lynnfaith@ comcast.net
413-522-5525.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction- Making the Case for a School IAQ Program
  2. Environmental Management System
  3. IAQ and Ventilation Assessment
  4. Moisture and Mold
  5. IAQ During Renovation
  6. IAQ Testing and Standards
  7. Radon
  8. Hazardous Building Materials and Possible Alternatives for School Districts
  9. Integrated Pest Management
  10. Green Cleaning 

Supported by grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

For information on the EPA's work on Creating Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools, visit:

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/

Environmenal Protection Agency Children's Center 2015 Webinar Series 

http://www.epa.gov/ncer/events/#cehc-webinar

New England Green and Healthy Schools

EPA New England Green and Healthy Schools Update 

New England Environmental Education Alliance 2015 Conference November 8th-10th 

Sensible Steps to Healthier School Environments 

EPA Smart Growth 

 

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Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States

ph: 413.794.7600

pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com