Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to evaluate and report on air quality in buildings.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- The extent of evaluation is determined from specifications of building ventilation/air conditioning and internal and external environmental factors and discussion with appropriate personnel.
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
- Tools, testing devices, and materials needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Evaluate air quality in buildings.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of the air quality requirements and regulations in buildings is applied to the evaluation process.
- Air quality evaluation tests are set up in accordance with established test methods and procedures for each particular parameter under scrutiny.
- Air quality evaluation tests are carried out methodically and results and comments systematically noted.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Evaluation is carried out without damage to systems, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Report on air quality buildings.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Results of air quality evaluation are documented including unacceptable conditions and recommendation for improvement.
- Energy evaluation report is forwarded to appropriate person(s).