Floor Precautions and Procedures for Air Contaminant Control, Drilling, or Disturbance of Materials from any Wall or Surface on Campus E nvironmental Health and Safety receives numerous complaints from campus personnel regarding the generation of dust and odors during construction projects and renovations.
Many people are sensitive to dust and other air contaminants.
Even at relatively low air concentrations, some individuals experience respiratory and other health difficulties. Also, delicate machinery such as computers and analytical equipment can be adversely affected by exposure to particulates and vapors. Therefore, The Department of Environmental Health and Safety emphasizes the need for control measures as part of all air contaminant-generating projects, including, but not limited to any action that disturbs surfaces such as, demolition, dry walling, drilling, sanding, grinding, painting, chemical applications, and solvent cleaning. Contact the Environmental Health and Safety Asbestos Office for asbestos material identification prior to any activity that will disturb building materials. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, eye protection, gloves, and coveralls when necessary to protect personnel from hazards the work may present.