The Walkthrough Inspection

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The Walkthrough Inspection
Matt Comai School Risk Management
Representative New Hampshire Local Government
Center
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Conducting a Walkthrough

• Who should participate
• Asking the right questions
• Tools to use
• Where to look
• What to look for
• Data collection
• Documentation

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Who should participate?

• JLMC/Safety Committee
• Principal
• Custodian
• Nurse
• Staff
• Risk Manager

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Tools

• Moisture Meter
• Flashlight
• Black Light
• Camera
• Clip Board

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Ask Questions First

• What are the symptoms?
• When do they occur?
• Are there others affected?
• Have there been any changes?
• Weather/Season
• Water events
• Students
• What do you think?

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Where to look

• Start in the location the concern comes from
• Look for the obvious

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Where to look

• Its Mold!
• Check all potential water sources
• Sinks/toilets
• Windows/Doors
• Plants/Animals
• Aquariums/Terrariums
• Radiator pipes/HVAC units
• Variable Air Volume (VAV) Boxes, Diffusers,
  Filters
• Humidifiers/Dehumidifiers
• Lunch Bags/Back Packs/Cubbies

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Where to look

• Teachers desks

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• Storage Areas

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Data Collection/Documentation

• Photograph Everything!
• Take copious notes!
• Provide survey to staff
• www.nhhealthyschoolenvironments.org
• Take temperature readings
• Note date and time
• Number of occupants in the room
• Activities in progress

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What to do next

• Summarize the data
• Summarize the surveys
• Include specific issues/areas
• Match observations to issues/areas
• Use Photos
• Meet with the Administration
• Make recommendations
• Create an action plan
• Assign action items
• Conduct follow-up

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Provide Education

• Utilize available resources
• Department of Environmental Services
• Health Inspector
• Industrial Hygienists
• Risk Manager
• Set some new daily standards for OM
• Include both staff and facilities

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Resources

• NH Dept. of Education Building Aid
• Ed Murdough, Administrator Building Aid
  emurdough_at_ed.state.nh.us [phone]
• http//www.education.nh.gov/program/school_approva
  l/school_build.htm
• NH Dept of Environmental Services
• Jessica Morton, IAQ Specialist [phone]
  Jessica.Morton_at_des.nh.gov
• http//des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/pehb/
  ehs/iaqp/index.htm

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Resources

• US EPA Tools for Schools
• http//www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/
• US EPA Mold Information
• http//www.epa.gov/mold/
• NH Partners for Healthy Schools
• http//www.nhhealthyschoolenvironments.org/
• Manchester Department of Health
• http//www.manchesternh.gov/website/Departments/He
  alth/tabid/177/Default.aspx

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Questions?