AIRBORNE IRRITANTS

ODOROUS AND TOXIN MATERIALS NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE              

The purpose of this procedure is to advise the campus community when materials are used inside buildings which either contain toxins or emit odor. The campus will receive notification via the Facility Services’ website: http://www.csusm.edu/facilities/AirborneIrritants.htm  All posting will be made 48 hours prior to the use of the material, except for emergencies. Materials include but are not limited to the use of all insecticides, paint, and carpet glues. See Schedule Below. 

Facility staff will email the website administrator and the work control coordinator this information:  schedule date, exact location for treatment, procedure and substance used.   If this schedule is missed, then Facility Services staff must reschedule work to allow proper notification. There are no exceptions to this process except for emergencies. The work control coordinator will post this information to the Facility Services’ Web site daily by 5 p.m. as needed. As an added precaution, Facility Services will be using non-VOC paint to minimize irritations. Non-VOC paint is designed specifically for classrooms and hospital environments.

Management must approve emergencies.  Management will coordinate with Human Resources for all emergency situations. The website administrator will post the notice as emergency after approval from Human Resources.

For pest infestation, all efforts will be made to schedule pest control treatment after 5:00 pm. However, in extreme situations of pest infestation, it may be necessary to treat the situation sooner. If quick treatment is necessary, the situation will be considered an emergency and coordinated through Human Resources.  Facility Services’ staff will try to mitigate pest infestations before using the pest control services during working hours.

This procedure was created to ensure the health and safety of the campus community and in consideration of those who have sensitivity to toxins and odorous materials.  

ODOROUS AND TOXIN MATERIALS SCHEDULE