Industrial Hygiene / Indoor Environmental Quality
Oakland Community College is committed to providing safe and healthy work and study areas on its campuses. As such, any external or internal factor influencing the overall quality of the work or academic environment will be dealt with as quickly and effectively as possible.
The Oakland Community College Industrial Hygiene and Indoor Environmental Quality Program establishes procedures to be used by OCC employees to address industrial hygiene and/or indoor environmental quality concerns at each campus and facility. Industrial hygiene (IH) and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) deal with similar, but different issues, as described below:
Industrial Hygiene:
- Chemical exposures
- Noise exposures
- Ergonomics
- Lighting
Indoor Environmental Quality:
- General conditions in indoor work environment
- Odors
- Water leaks or intrusion
- Ventilation
- Humidity
- Temperature
- Mold
The following tables provide a quick reference for contacts for various IH and IEQ issues:
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Concern:
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Related To… |
Initial Contact Person:
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Suspected illness due to workplace environmental conditions. |
Construction or renovation activities in work area |
◦ Facility Manager
◦ Supervisor
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Facility systems and operations |
◦ Chief Engineer
◦ Supervisor
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Repeatedly unresolved IH or IEQ complaints or concerns |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor
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Odors, Water Leaks or Intrusion, Ventilation (HVAC), Humidity, and/or Temperature |
Construction or renovation activities in work area |
◦ Facility Manager
◦ Supervisor
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Facility systems and operations |
◦ Chief Engineer
◦ Supervisor
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Repeatedly unresolved odors, water leaks/intrusion, HVAC, humidity, and/or temperature complaints or concerns |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor
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Mold |
Construction or renovation activities in work area |
◦ Facility Manager
◦ Supervisor
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Facility systems and operations |
◦ Chief Engineer
◦ Supervisor
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Repeatedly unresolved mold complaints or concerns |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor
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Animal Infestation (Rodents, Insects) |
Any |
◦ Superintendent
◦ Supervisor
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Repeatedly unresolved animal infestation complaints or concerns |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor |
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Chemical Exposures |
Routine work activities |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor
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Spills, leaks, or releases |
◦ Public Safety
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor
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Construction or renovation activities in work area |
◦ Facility Manager
◦ Supervisor
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Improper or inadequate ventilation |
◦ Chief Engineer
◦ Supervisor
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Repeatedly unresolved chemical exposure complaints or concerns |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor |
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Noise Exposures |
Machinery or equipment, etc. |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
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Ergonomics |
Workplace design or equipment selection, etc. |
◦ Supervisor
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Repeatedly unresolved ergonomic complaints or concerns |
◦ Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
◦ Supervisor |
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Lighting |
Number or type of fixtures, and placement, etc. |
◦ Chief Engineer
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If in doubt as to whom to call regarding an IH or IEQ issue, contact the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety at 248-232-4234.
Although this program potentially impacts all employees and students at Oakland Community College, the employees with the following job titles have specific responsibilities within the program and therefore should become familiar with its contents:
- Campus President
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Director of Employee Relations
- Director of Physical Facilities
- Director of Public Safety
- Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
- Chief Engineer
- Superintendent
- Facility Manager
- Public Safety Sergeant
- Public Safety Officer
- Site Administrator
OCC Links
Industrial Hygiene / Indoor Environmental Quality Program (IH/IEQ) (PDF document)
External Links
OSHA Indoor Air Quality Site
EPA Indoor Air Quality Site
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases
Doctor Fungus
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments