4 Flashcards
With poor ventilation in a building what are occupants exposed to?
VOC’s, PAH’s and microbial pathogens
What symptoms are included in SBS?
Eye, skin, airway irritation, as well as headaches and fatigue
What does ASHRAE stand for?
American Society of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning engineers
What is the intent of Air?
The intent is to promote clean air through reducing or minimizing the sources of indoor air pollution, requiring optimal indoor air quality to support the health and well being of occupants.
In the U.S. Alone, how many premature deaths are there per year from smoking tobacco?
More than 400,000 per year
Name the eco-label certifiers?
Design for the Environment(Dfe), ecologo and green seal
What is carbon monoxide?
Colorless, odorless and highly poisonous gas formed by incomplete combustion. Replaces oxygen in hemoglobin, limiting blood’s ability to deliver oxygen and can lead to death.
What is the requirement of the ventilation Design under Air Quality Standard?
Ventilation rates must comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2013
True or False? The HVAC system must undergo testing and balancing after completion and prior to occupancy.
True
What chemicals are included in VOC’s?
Benzene, formaldehyde, and other chemical compounds that can lead to irritation of the nose and pharynx and have been associated with leukemia, Hilf hood asthma and other respiratory disorders
To meet the precondition for Air Filtration Maintenance, what must be provided annually to IWBI?
Records of air filtration maintenance, including evidence that filters have been properly maintained as per manufacturer’s instructions
What are two signs of mold during inspection?
Discoloration on ceilings, walls or floors and any water damage or pooling.
What procedures are followed during construction to contain dust?
1) Active areas of work are isolated from other spaces. 2) walk-off mats are used at entranceways to reduce transfer of dust and pollutants. 3) saws and other tools use dust guards or collectors to capture generated dust
Why is a cleaning plan prepared and presented during staff trainings?
To achieve sufficient and regular removal of debris and pathogenic microorganisms.
How much of the human body is comprised of water?
More than two-thirds
According to the institute of Medicine, how much water should men and women drink per day?
Women -91oz Men -125 oz from all sources including drinking water, other beverages and food
Who implemented the Clean Water Act of 1974 and the Safe Drinking Water Act?
The EPA implemented these Acts and publishes standards for water contaminants.
Which two properties of water serve as indicators for the possible presence of many harmful contaminants?
Turbidity and total coliforms
What systems are able to remove contaminants in drinking water, if necessary?
Reverse Osmosis (RO) or Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF)
Quarterly water testing is done to see if there is presence of dissolved metals or metalloids?
Lead, Arsenic, Mercury and Copper
In what does Nutrition play a key role?
Health maintenance, weight management, and chronic disease prevention
According the the Body Mass Index (BMI), what is considered overweight and obese?
Overweight is BMI of 25-29.9 and Obese is BMI of over 30
High consumption of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been linked to which health conditions?
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypertension, dental caries and depression
High intake of red and processed meat is associated with which health conditions?
Heart failure, hypertension, coronary heart disease and colorectal and breast cancer
According the the World Health organization (WHO), how many deaths worldwide are attributed to insufficient fruit and vegetable intake?
2.7 million deaths - making it one of the top 10 risk factors contributing to global mortality
Per the dietary guidelines for Americans, what is the average number of consumption of fruits and vegetables recommended each day?
At least 4 servings of fruits and 5 servings of vegetables per day
Under nourishment: processed foods, Precondition Part 1;all foods, beverages, snacks and meals sold on a daily basis on the premises, which conditions must be met?
No beverage with more than 30mg of sugar per container is sold 2) in beverage vending machines and food service menus, at least 50% of listings are products that have 15g of sugar or less 3)no individually sold, single-serving, Non-beverage item contains more than 30g of sugar 4)in any foods where a grain flour is the primary ingredient by weight, a whole grain must be the primary ingredient
