Inspect and test IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment

This standard is for people who inspect and test IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment.
 
The person carrying out this work must be able to comply with the processes and procedures for inspection and testing of IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment in accordance with the current versions of the appropriate industry standards and regulations, the specification, industry recognised working practices, the working environment and the natural environment.
 
They must know, understand and apply the correct methods and procedures for the inspection and testing of IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment including the:
 
·         identification and use of the correct instruments
·         completion of the relevant documentation

• recording of relevant data and information

1.    verify that the job information and documentation are current and relevant and that the plant, instruments, access equipment and tools are fit for purpose
2.    confirm before work starts that the work location and work area can be accessed safely and has been checked for the risk to other personnel on the site, and take appropriate action if a risk is present
3.    produce a risk assessment and method statement for the work to be carried out, including the identification and use of personal protective equipment, in accordance with the working environment
4.    confirm a programme of work with the relevant people in accordance with organisational procedures 
5.    determine and obtain the resources required, as relevant, to undertake inspection and testing
6.    select the instruments to be used for carrying out the relevant tests
7.    confirm that the instruments are fit for purpose and have a current  calibration certificate
8.    conduct a visual inspection on the enclosures for cables, conductors and wiring systems to confirm they are:
·         located and secured correctly
·         electronically and mechanically sound
9.    conduct a visual inspection on the electrical cable, conductor and wiring systems to confirm they are:
·         located and secured correctly
·         identified and/or labelled correctly
10.  conduct a visual inspection on the equipment, accessories and components to confirm they are:
·         located and secured correctly
·         identified and/or labelled correctly
11.  comply with industry practices and organisational procedures to ensure the co-ordination of site services and the activities of other trades affected by:
·         the inspection process and procedures
·         the testing process and procedures
12.  complete safe isolation as and when required to ensure the safe inspection and testing of electrical cables, conductors and/or wiring system and the associated equipment, accessories and components
13.  perform the appropriate tests that ensures safe and efficient operation of the IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment.
14.  perform the test in the correct sequence for that ensures safe and efficient operation of the electrical system
15.  comply with organisational procedures for:
·         completion of the relevant documentation
·         the recording of relevant data and information
·         informing relevant people

• addressing issues and problems identified

1.    the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
2.    the appropriate industry standards, regulations and standards relevant to IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment
3.    the range of physical, biological and chemical properties relevant to Indoor Air Quality
4.    the health implications associated with the physical, biological and chemical properties relevant to Indoor Air Quality
5.    the applications, advantages and limitations of different IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment
6.    the applications, advantages and limitations of appliances, components and accessories in relation to the working environment
7.    how to verify that job information and documentation is current and relevant and that the plant, instruments, access equipment and tools are fit for purpose
8.    how to produce a risk assessment and method statement for the work to be carried out, including the identification and use of personal protective equipment, in accordance with:
·         the IAQ system requirement
·         the conditions of the working environment
·         organisational procedures
9.    the organisational procedures to confirm a programme of work with the relevant people
10.  how to determine and obtain the resources required, as relevant, to undertake inspection and testing of different IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment
11.  how to select the instruments to be used for carrying our relevant tests
12.  how to confirm that the test instruments are fit for purpose and have a current calibration certificate
13.  the methods and procedures for conducting a visual inspection on the IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment to confirm they are:
·         located and secured correctly
·         identified and/or labelled correctly
14.  the methods and procedures for conducting a visual inspection on the equipment, accessories and components to confirm they are:
·         located and secured correctly
·         identified and/or labelled correctly
15.  the industry practices and organisational procedures to ensure the co-ordination of site services and the activities of other trades affected by:
·         the inspection process and procedures
·         the testing process and procedures
16.  the correct procedures for safe isolation
17.  the methods and processes to carry out correctly the tests that ensure safe and efficient operation of the IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment  
18.  the organisational procedures for:
·         completion of the relevant documentation
·         the recording of relevant data and information
·         informing relevant people

• addressing issues and problems identified

Site
·         residential
·         commercial
 
IAQ monitoring and measurement equipment:
·         Loggers
·         Meters
·         Monitors
·         Passive samplers
·         Sensors
 
Physical, biological and chemical variables in IAQ:
·         Contaminants including:
o   Allergens/moulds
o   Carbon Monoxide
o   Formaldehyde
o   Ozone
o   Radon
o   Inorganic gasses
o   Volatile Organic Compounds
·         Humidity
·         Particulates including:
o   micromet (resuspensed dust)
o   nanoparticles/ultrafine particles emitted from combustion sources
·         Temperature
 
IAQ systems

• Monitoring and metering systems

• HVAC

   
  Site

• new build construction – building or structure

• existing building or structure

   
  Site services and system supply

• electricity

• ventilation

   
  Organisational procedures

• information management

• project management
• risk assessment and management
• implementing and monitoring health and safety requirements and issues
• implementing and monitoring issues relating to the natural environment
• customer service
• accident reporting
• emergencies

• communication with clients, customers and stakeholders

   
  Plant

• transformers for low voltage hand-tools

• access equipment

Relevant people
·         customers/clients
·         client representatives
·         supervisors
·         site/contract manager
·         other contractors/trades
·         members of the public

• work colleagues

See also BSEIAQ01, BSEIAQ03 and BSEIAQ04