Reports on a survey of college students to determine any correlation between five levels of cleanliness and academic achievement. The findings showed that eighty-eight percent of students reported that the lack of cleanliness becomes a distraction when cleanliness descends to the third level. Eighty-four percent reported that they desire the first and second levels of cleanliness to create a good learning environment. Cleanliness ranked as the 4th most important building element to impact their personal learning, after noise, air temperature and lighting. Seventy-eight percent reported that cleanliness has an impact on their health, providing 892 comments of how cleanliness affects their health and 681 comments on how to improve campus cleanliness. 144p.

Provides step-by-step guidance, checklists, and forms to New Mexico school districts in taking advantage of state resources for school construction. The contents accommodate the planning, funding, project development, construction, and occupancy stages. 88p.

Summarizes selected state laws, proposed state legislation, and school district policies that promote environmentally conscious cleaning methods and materials in schools. 11p.

Presents information surrounding the performance, cost, and overall availability of environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products for New York schools, as well as the survey information on whether policies exist which direct faculty, staff, and students not to bring their own cleaning products to school, whether custodial and maintenance staff receive training on the use of the environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products, and general school implementation of green cleaning both before and after the state began requiring it. 14p.

Proprietors of facilities in which occupants have bare skin contact with others or with shared equipment or surfaces (e.g., gyms)should be concerned about the potential transmission of CAMRSA. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, with consultation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA has prepared cleaning and hygiene guidelines for reducing the spread of CAMRSA in non-healthcare settings. 3p.

This is a listing of EPA’s registered antimicrobial products effective against MRSA. Information of listed products are current as indicated by the dates on the list and only primary product names from the primary registrants are included. 25p.

This is the Massachusetts legislation mandating "green cleaning" products in schools. 7p.

Guides participants in the Toronto District School Board's EcoSchools program on environmentally conscious purchases of office supplies, cleaners, restroom products, light bulbs, computer monitors, refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers. 24p.

Mandates the establishment of green cleaning policies and use of environmentally sensitive cleaning supplies in Illinois public and private schools with 50 or more students. 4p.

Compares the traditional zone cleaning program currently in use at the University of North Carolina and the OS1 program taught by a private cleaning education firm. The report covers cleaning and housekeeping effectiveness, training, equipment, ergonomics, quality control, work loading, indoor environmental quality and building health, worker safety, physical security, and environmental sustainability. Under the OS1 system, the cleaning process is workloaded to teams and each worker is trained and certified on specialized tasks. Workers are "kitted" with specific tools and chemicals for each job function, which have been benchmarked as the best practice. The report reveals that this simplification of the cleaning process results in a safer, healthier and easier working environment. 52p.

Advises schools on preventive maintenance program, detailing elements of building component inventory and condition assessment, ranking maintenance projects and evaluating their costs, planning for long- and short-term preventive maintenance, structuring a framework for a preventive maintenance program, optimizing the preventive maintenance program, advancing the competence of maintenance personnel, and involving maintenance personnel in decision making and communication. Appendices provide appropriate inspection checklists, evaluation forms, and additional resources. 96p.

Advises on "green" cleaning practices and products for New York State schools. Sections of the document cover characteristics of green cleaning products, best cleaning management practices, consulting to develop advanced custodial practices, designation of green cleaning products, cleaning product categories and definitions, and reporting requirements. 48p.

Mandates a uniform standard for custodial, maintenance, repair and renovations of Arkansas' public school facilities. The document requires districts to develop and implement a custodial care plan and specifies what the minimum content of that plan will be regarding custodial job descriptions, cleaning types and frequencies, work schedules, training, staffing, and supervision. Standards for maintenance, repair, and renovation are likewise specified, including a work order procedures system, training, inspection, and licensing. Sample custodial handbooks are included. 52p.

Finding the one best way to clean means analyzing the facility's needs and the tasks involved in meeting those needs, assessing method and equipment options and available workforce, and then putting it all together in a systematic cleaning program. This article covers conducting a needs analysis, identifying and timing tasks, time saving practices, considering method and equipment options, eliminating wasted steps, working with the workforce and then putting it all together.

Advises on the particular cleaning needs for food service facilities, emphasizing attention to the different types of surfaces, materials, and equipment; written cleaning procedures and goals; organization of cleaning around the types of surfaces and chemicals involved; safety and accident prevention; and quality control. Specific techniques for cleaning typical features and equipment found in food service areas are included. 3p.

Informs the school systems' facility managers and educates the building service staff on how to achieve "green housekeeping" requirements. The plan also serves as the US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED submittal to demonstrate the intent for a "green cleaning & housekeeping" innovation credit has been met. Sections of the document cover cleaning practices, grounds care, product standards and recommendations, mechanical systems operational requirements, staff training, resources, definitions, an a cleaning checklist. 20p.

This fact sheet describes the standards and some of the hazards and health effects of chemicals that school maintenance workers may be exposed to. It details important protective measures that should be undertaken. 7p.

Defines environmentally sensitive "green cleaning" and cites the benefits of green cleaning to learning, as it improves school morale and indoor air quality. Twelve basic principles of green cleaning are provided. Includes four references. 3p.

This is the New York state legislation mandating the use of "green cleaning" products in schools. 3p.

Presents Arkansas' detailed standards for school custodial care, maintenance, preventive maintenance, staffing levels, and funding of custodial and maintenance operations. 16p.

This paper helps those concerned with keeping schools clean and properly maintained in adopting healthier cleaning and maintenance practices and promoting the purchase and use of environmentally preferable products which perform well and are cost effective. It explains how children are exposed to toxic chemicals in school cleaning and maintenance products, highlights the problem of indoor air pollution, and cautions about the lack of toxic testing on commercially used cleaning chemicals. A checklist for prevention of dirt and grime by anticipating people and their messes is detailed. Also discussed are tips on purchasing environmentally preferable cleaning products, including a checklist of human health and environmental considerations. Final sections cover vendor, price and performance considerations; and thoughts on how schools buy cleaning and maintenance products. Lists of helpful organizations and agencies and how-to guides are included. 8p.

The purpose of this manual is to provide an update of acceptable and effective maintenance and operations management practices and current standards for educational facilities. Chapters include: 1) Laws and Statutory Requirements; 2) General Maintenance and Operations Guidelines; 3) Organizational Structure of Maintenance and Operations Departments; 4) Management of Custodial Programs; 5) Management of Maintenance Programs; 6) Educational Facility Infrastructure Management; 7) Contracted Services; 8) Standard Procedures; 9) Relevant Codes, Standards, and Regulations; 10) Maintenance and Operations Program Performance Criteria. 240p.

Provides information for the selection, operation, and maintenance of metal halide lighting systesm, with specific emphasis on items pertinent to risks associated with lamp rupture. Bulbs in these fixtures can continue to function when the outer, ultraviolet-screening bulb breaks, thus exposing occupants to harmful radiation. 13p.

Provides detailed practical guidance on how K-12 school districts can plan and implement enhancements to their current operations and maintenance programs that can successfully maintain their facilities while also reducing energy costs up to 20 percent. Most of the strategies detailed entail limited capital costs and produce rapid paybacks. In addition to technical information, the guide provides organizational information on barriers, challenges, the steps necessary to develop this type of program. Reviews successful strategies from a wide variety of American school districts and includes case studies. 114p.

Describes in detail the duties, procedures, scheduling, and standards for custodians in this district, including all aspects of facility and grounds cleaning and maintenance. 26p.

Assists school systems in identifying and remedying indoor environment health and safety problems. Chapter 1 contains a checklist for schools to use to identify important environmental health and safety issues that may be present in a school building. By maintaining the checklist for each issue, school personnel will be able to determine if there are any specific areas that may warrant attention. Chapter 2 contains references that provide specific regulations for each issue and any industry standards/guidelines that are available. This section also provides a quick resource guide for additional assistance. Chapter 3 provides a list of resources for further guidance. 24p.

Presents guidelines for carpet cleaning in non-residential settings, including schools. Chapters advise on the elements of a maintenance plan and schedule, developing a carpet maintenance plan, vacuuming, treatment of hard surfaces adjacent to carpet, deep cleaning, and spot removal. 22p.

This volume presents high performance guidelines for the maintenance and operation of schools. Information in this volume will help ensure that high performance school buildings continue to operate as their designers intended, providing optimal health, efficiency, and sustainability. Introductory chapters are geared toward district and managerial staff. The remaining chapters address the needs of maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping staff and cover such topics as cleaning and calibrating building systems, selecting green cleaning products, and reducing waste. Specific guidelines are included for the building envelope, lighting, HVAC, landscaping, plumbing, and snow management and de-icing. 82p.

These procedures describe the following: plant operations and maintenance policy; safety in school operations; supplies; basic office cleaning; restroom cleaning and sanitation; hard surface floor maintenance; classroom and corridor cleaning; and basic carpet care. 56p.

The Brevard County School Board has issued this document detailing maintenance and custodial standards district wide for its schools. Guidelines first address the general procedures and maintenance for the school, including universal precautions for the protection of the custodial staff. It then details maintenance and cleaning requirements for each area of the school, including classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, locker rooms, and corridors. Samples of facility custodial assessment forms; emergency lighting, fire extinguisher inspection, and air conditioner maintenance/service log sheets; and monthly custodial preventative maintenance forms are included. 51p.

Provides instruction on equipment, chemical handling, and safety procedures, along with describing specific cleaning and maintenance techniques for the various parts of a school building. Proposes maintenance to be done daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, and annually. 33p.

Reports on a comparison of carpet cleaning methods in this elementary school. Areas of a severely soiled carpet were treated by a variety of cleaning methods. After cleaning, all areas looked clean and acceptable to the naked eye, but significant drying time was required for all but one area. When set up, cleaning, drying times, as well as cost and ease and of operation were considered the Low Moisture Absorption Method was viewed as superior. 55p.

Two brochures discuss ways to improve indoor air quality in schools. The first (9 pages) presents six steps for organizing a school indoor air quality action plan. The second (15 pages) presents ideas for furnishings, cleaning, and renovation that will reduce mold, dust, lead, asbestos, and other hazardous materials contamination. 26p.

Discusses significant changes in cleaning practices, brought on by technology and a desire to clean for health rather than just for appearance. Products and practices that lead to quick resoiling and environmental degradation are being abandoned. Anti-microbial surfaces and finishes, robotic cleaning, sophisticated vacuums, vapor cleaning, and greatly improved training programs are available and being developed. 5p.

The planning guide was developed to help readers better understand why and how to develop, implement, and evaluate a school facilities maintenance plan. The guide is designed for staff at the local school district level, where most facility maintenance is planned, managed, and carried out. This audience includes school business officials, school board members, superintendents, principals, facilities maintenance planners, maintenance staff, and custodial staff. The document is also relevant to the school facilities interests of state education agency staff, community groups, vendors, and regulatory agencies. The guide focuses on: (1) school facility maintenance as a vital task in the responsible management of an education organization; (2) the needs of an education audience; (3) strategies and procedures for planning, implementing, and evaluating effective maintenance programs; (4) a process to be followed, rather than a canned set of "one size fits all" solutions; and (5) recommendations based on best practices, rather than mandates. The document offers recommendations on the following issues, which serve as chapter headings: (1) "Introduction to School Facilities Maintenance Planning"; (2) "Planning for School Facilities Maintenance"; (3) "Facilities Audits (Knowing What You Have)"; (4) "Providing a Safe Environment for Learning"; (5) "Maintaining School Facilities and Grounds"; (6) "Effectively Managing Staff and Contractors"; and (7) "Evaluating Facilities Maintenance Efforts." 184p.

Recommends procedures to protect occupants from skin burns and eye irritation resulting from broken high intensity metal halide or mercury bulbs, typically used in school sports facilities and assembly halls. These bulbs can continue to function when the outer, ultraviolet-screening bulb breaks, thus exposing occupants to harmful radiation. 1p.

Written specifically for building owners and property managers, the guide focuses on safety guidelines for the use of window cleaning access equipment, and contains information for manufacturers, designers, and installers of window equipment. The standard also addresses rope descending systems, transportable and permanent suspended scaffolds, ladders, and man-lifts. 40p.

Presents a European outlook on school indoor air quality, with special attention to procedures an substances used to clean schools. 31p.

This report is a guide to environmentally preferable cleaning products and methods that have been effectively used in office buildings, schools, hospitals and other facilities in the United States and Canada. It describes pioneering product evaluation programs and lists the brands that were chosen based on environmental and performance criteria. It also provides a model specification, as well as manufacturer contacts and other resources for those who want to develop a safer cleaning program for their buildings. 86p.

Presents life cycle cost analyses of school building floors with light-to-medium traffic and heavy traffic, comparing them with the figures for carpet and vinyl composition tile (VCT). The initial purchase cost, installation charges, maintenance requirements and associated costs, plus the costs of cleaning chemicals are factored into the analysis to yield the true outlay of monies over time. The analysis envisions a twenty-two (22) year time period, which is the expected usable life of VCT flooring in schools. 11p.

This checklist discusses six major topics areas: buildings and grounds maintenance supplies; dust control; floor cleaning; drain traps; moisture, leaks, and spills; combustion appliances; and pest control. 2p.

This document offers guidelines for school facilities in California in the areas of safety and security, lighting, and cleanliness. It also offers a description of technology resources available on the World Wide Web. On the topic of safety and security, the document offers guidelines in the areas of entrances, doors, and controlled access to campuses; windows; visibility; traffic patterns and parking areas; play and sports areas; landscaping; fencing and gates; exterior lighting; lavatories; environmental design features; visitor control and access; and specialized sites. An extensive list of related resources is also provided. Regarding lighting standards, the document offers research-based design recommendations and suggestions concerning reflectances, fixture brightness, ceiling height, excess wall luminance (windows), nonuniformity of illumination (general lighting), and energy conservation. This section also includes a glossary. The section on clean school standards offers questions to consider when establishing policies for a maintenance and operations program. Finally, the section on technology resources includes Web sites on comprehensive technology planning, integration of technology into the curriculum, and staff development. 32p.

Consise summary of restroom maintenance essentials, including an equipment list, daily cleaning procedures, quick tips, and supervision of employees. 2p.

Reports on a the link between effective facility management programs for cleaning and maintenance, and environmental quality of schools. The quality of the school environment, to include air quality, determines an overall sense of well-being, and shapes attitudes of students, teachers and staff. Attitudes affect teaching and learning behavior. Behavior in turn affects teaching and academic performance. (Includes four references.) 6p.

Provides information and practices employed by Ohio school districts in achieving successful employee safety and health, as well as workers' compensation management. The document covers management commitment, communication, safety education and training, injury reporting and treatment, return to work and transitional work, and safety audits and inspections. Also provided is a list of internet sites for school employee safety and health. 23p.

The purpose of this guide is to provide basic information about the use of sanitizers and disinfectants in schools. The Healthy Schools Network recommends schools follow all public health laws and regulations, and proceed with extreme caution when using any chemicals around children or staff. Includes a germ reduction and pesticide exposure prevention checklist, and a glossary. 4p.

This paper briefly discusses research on the negative impact of indoor air environments within educational facilities and the positive impact of a scientifically based cleaning process. Included is a form for calculating the environmental performance for a school environment and definitions of relevant terms. Final sections discuss building management and cleaning and list the principles of cleaning effectiveness in school environments. 10p.

This kit contains materials to assist a school indoor air quality (IAQ) coordinator in conducting a school IAQ program. Along with the IAQ coordinator’s guide, the kit contains IAQ coordinator forms; an IAQ backgrounder; and a variety of checklists for administrators, teachers, and school health workers. The checklists focus on ventilation, building maintenance, waste management, food service, renovation and repairs, and inspection. Also provided is a problem-solving wheel that assists school teachers and others in identifying indoor air problems and correcting them. A 14-minute videotape is included which explains the importance of good indoor air quality and shows how to properly operate and maintain school ventilation systems.

Asserting that the air quality inside schools is often worse than outdoor pollution, leading to various health complaints and loss of productivity, this paper details factors contributing to schools' indoor air quality. These include the design, operation, and maintenance of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; building equipment maintenance and repair; housekeeping practices and equipment; and wind velocity. It includes recommendations on parameters within these areas which can provide optimal air quality. 14p.

This manual was designed to be used as part of the Workshop on Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention for campus-based facilities. It contains basic information on New York state and federal laws, rules, and regulations for protecting the environment. The objectives of this guide and the associated workshop are: (1) to instill the principles of pollution prevention into daily staff practices; (2) to foster recycling and reuse of spent and used materials; (3) to reduce waste disposal to the extent possible; (4) to raise the awareness of the impact of individual daily actions on the environment; and (5) to review the requirements of specific New York state and federal regulations that interface with many daily work practices. 47p.

This kit contains four trainers tools for educating California school maintenance and operations personnel on providing lead-safe schools. Contents include the "Lead-Safe Schools Curriculum" that has complete lesson plans and masters for overheads and handouts. Separate sets of overheads and handouts are also provided for easy copying. Also included are the "Lead-Safe Schools Guide" that provides in-depth background information on lead hazards and state policies on managing lead in schools. The "Working in a Lead-Safe School" booklet is of for use by class participants and is designed to accompany the curriculum. Finally, the kit provides a video, "Lead The Invisible Threat", that is shown during the class and focuses on lead exposure and lead-safe work practices.

This paper examines the impact current maintenance and operations (M&O)practices have on U.S. school performance and offers possible opportunities for improvement through the judicious use of technology and methodology. The paper also presents a regional comparative analysis of M&O costs across the country. A list of equipment and their service life is provided as are suggested equipment to be considered for M&O programs, the financial benefits of preventive maintenance operations, and ways of integrating new M&O into existing plans. Final sections examine the budgeting of M&O processes in new school construction projects, and the steps school officials can take to implement a proper M&O plan that can avoid excessive costs, protect assets, and increase staff productivity. (Contains 16 references.) 16p.

This booklet is intended for school custodians and maintenance staff who may work around lead while doing their day-to-day tasks. The discussion includes facts about where lead is found, exposure risks and ways that exposure can take place, effects on the body, and ways to help eliminate lead from school property. The booklet discusses Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for protecting workers who are involved in lead work, how much lead exposure is too much, and ways to safely work around lead. 28p.

This guide provides California school districts with information for creating safer lead-free school environments through better custodial and maintenance policies and practices. The guide examines the health effects of lead, elements of a lead program, strategies to identify lead in schools, maintenance task analysis, worker protection guidelines, safe work practices, worker training strategies, and program documentation and evaluation. Examples of program forms are also provided. Appendices contain summary reports from the California Department of Health Services, Lead in Construction Standards, Hazard Communication Standard, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Also included is information on the Lead-Safe Schools Protection Act and Title 17 of California's regulations for working around lead hazards, contractor requirements, volunteer guidelines, a resource list, and glossary. 172p.

This guide presents lesson plans, overheads, and handouts that can be used to present a five-hour course on lead hazards in school maintenance work. The course is designed to give school employees the necessary information and skills they need to protect themselves and school children from exposure. The course requires no health or safety expertise to teach. Each topic is taught using participatory learning activities. Lessons cover reasons why there should be concern over the presence of lead in schools, where lead is found in schools, effects of lead exposure, ways that lead exposure typically takes place, respiratory protection, lead-safe work practices, and a summary lesson. 81p.

This manual discusses school facility cleaning and maintenance from the expanded perspective of work management, physical assets management, and resource management. Work management encompasses the organization of work and personnel, scheduling of daily or routine duties and tasks, and handling of demand work. Physical asset management includes developing historical data relating to the facilities, updating and changing that data, managing facility assets, and providing asset accounting. Resource management includes identifying cleaning procedures, developing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program, supporting a full inventory and purchasing system, tracking in-house and outside service costs, and interfacing with the school district's financial management system. A reference section contains guidelines and forms for custodial equipment storage and care, including safety measures and employee management forms. 96p.

Information for school maintenance staff in their role of providing clean, attractive, and pleasant educational facilities for students and staff. Addresses local school division policy. Presents general guidelines of first aid and safety, including guidelines for treating choking, giving CPR, treating of burns and poisonings, handling of environmental injuries, and caring for and using various types of safety and disaster equipment. Presents the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. Examines the development of a properly supplied and maintained caretaker's room. Explains the types of chemicals available to caretakers and their intended use. Covers cleaning procedures from dusting and cleaning chalkboards to all aspects of floor care, including finishing/sealing, spray buffing, and stain removal, and troubleshooting. Presents a sample facility review form which provides a means of determining that the various areas of a facility are acceptable or needing improvement. Includes a glossary of terms related to building maintenance and cleaning.

These guidelines have been designed to help an owner/manager of a facility understand the relevant issues and to insure that the correct or best practices are being employed. The guide presents information necessary to complete a building survey and to assist in developing and maintaining a green building indoor environment. Includes information on selecting environmentally preferable cleaning products. 24p.

This report is the second in a series of studies on the serious threat toxic chemical use may pose to the health of Vermont's children, teachers, and school staff. Of the sources of toxic chemical exposure, pesticides and maintenance chemicals potentially pose the most serious threat. Parts 1 and 2 of this report outline the health effects of exposure to toxic pesticides and maintenance chemicals. Part 3 discusses the numerous short- and long-term impacts these chemicals may have on a child's physiological development. Part 4 presents the results of a School Pesticide & Maintenance Chemical Use Questionnaire. Part 5 offers some possible solutions concerned parents, teachers, children, and school officials may take to remove these chemicals from the classrooms. (Appendices contain recommendations by the New York Board of Regents, and resources for further information.) 19p.

A manual provides guidelines for school maintenance activities for schools located in the Caribbean and examines the organization of a maintenance program, the inspection process, and the maintenance plan. The assessment process is detailed and forms are provided for assessing school roofs, building exteriors and interiors, plumbing, electrical systems, and grounds. 17p.

The Maryland State Department of Education provides a checklist for school maintenance surveys covering 31 maintenance areas. Maintenance areas covered include roadways and parking lots; site utilities; exterior appearance; roofing conditions; entryways and exits; walls, interior doors, and ceilings; and fire and safety. 8p.

This manual provides guidance in the maintenance requirements of primary education schools covering roofing; floors and walls; doors and windows; external and internal finishes; heating, plumbing, and drainage; electrical installations; paved and grassed surfaces; and furniture and loose equipment. The basic considerations are covered for each area followed by a list of the types of problems encountered, why these problems arise, and tips for maintenance surveillance. Also included is advice on work planning covering applications, appointing consultants and contractors, and key points on health and safety regulations. An appendix contains grant regulations for minor works to national schools and maintenance checklist sample forms. 213p.

Information on equipment and techniques that school facility personnel may use to evaluate IAQ conditions are discussed in this bulletin. The focus is on the IAQ parameters of air flow, air temperature, relative humidity, as well as carbon dioxide and the equipment used to measure these factors. Reasons for measurement and for when the measurement of these parameters is warranted, along with guidance for the interpretation of the data obtained, are covered. This is followed by an overview of equipment types that are available to quantify the specific parameters; a comparison table presents key factors that differentiate the types of equipment available. Various measurement techniques, such as measuring a rooms air velocity, are summarized along with the methodologies recommended for obtaining useful data. Some of the common problems encountered when measuring IAQ are described. It is claimed that with a good understanding of the dynamics of the key IAQ parameters and a modest investment in monitoring equipment, school facilities staff can provide quick, cost-effective responses to IAQ complaints and establish a program that can identify potential IAQ problem areas. (Contains 5 tables and 10 references.) 9p.

This manual describes the basics of good school maintenance, including managing the program, using computers, controlling energy costs, ensuring safe practices, designing buildings for efficient maintenance, and being informed about environmental issues. Included are guidelines for operating cleaning and general building services and guidelines for building maintenance, specifically, caring for the exterior and roof. Procedures for maintaining school grounds are detailed, as well as the maintenance of mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning systems, sanitary systems and fixtures, sewage treatment plants, and electrical systems. 279p.

A guidebook helps schools identify their maintenance requirements, choose the best organizational model of maintenance to ensure they receive a good quality service for their money, and help teachers and administrators achieve whole school awareness and commitment to school maintenance management. Sections address evaluating a school's maintenance situation, understanding what the different types of grounds maintenance organizations do, choosing the most appropriate kind of maintenance agreement, and deciding who to work with. Also included are several case studies. 94p.

Documents environmentally friendly campus facility management innovations based on interviews with the people behind the green practices. The book includes a portrait of environmental responsibility as envisioned and practiced by colleges and universities nationwide, chapters on facets of campus operations, including procurement, dining services, landscaping, and energy; case studies and individual profiles of administrators, staff, faculty, and students who have transformed their own work and changed their institutions; project histories, including pitfalls to avoid, as well as steps to success; quotes that reveal the nuts and bolts of campus change and show how environmental careers are really made; and examples that debunk the myth of stodgy administrators behind closed doors and show how students, faculty, and staff are working together. Includes 37 references. 222p.

To help maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools, guidance for the development and implementation of an effective program for maintenance and operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are discussed. Frequently, a building's occupants will complain about IAQ when the temperature or humidity are at uncomfortable levels. Such extremes in humidity or temperature can lead to respiratory distress and other problems. To manage IAQ, facilities managers must take the lead and ensure that an effective plan is in place for dealing with HVAC maintenance and other matters. Such plans usually begin with an IAQ profile, which includes an audit of the HVAC and related systems. Documentation is an important component of the plan, as is ensuring that all personnel are properly trained. HVAC commissioning, in which performance and design are verified using computerized controls to monitor the HVAC system, are other vital aspects of an HVAC plan. When such plans are not in place, or even when plans fail, some of the consequences for IAQ include inadequate ventilation, malfunctioning controls, excessive humidity, odors, and irritating vapors.

This book covers the following topics: methods of high quality cleaning for good health; the global environment's effect on the built environment; why you should be environmental managers, rather than just maintainers of the aesthetic; how to ensure worker and customer safety; techniques to save time and money through proven cleaning industry management; environmental laws and regulations; how people respond to the indoor environment; where polutants come from and what they do; how to evaluate a building before cleaning it; specialty cleaning: fire and water damage restoration; how to market environmental cleaning using Total Quality Management (TQM). 274p.

This document provides guidance on the overall electrical services and maintenance strategy in educational facilities, the individual components of which are considered in the following sections: record documentation and systems; inspection and testing; condition appraisal; maintenance requirements; and maintenance works procedures. Other sections include discussions on electrical requirements for particular uses, community use, spare capacity, and tasks for school staff. Many specific types of electrical services are considered and their planned maintenance requirements are dealt with in the appendices. 64p.

Identifies critical areas of concern related to healthy school buildings. Questionnaires were sent to 53 ecologists and 11 experienced school architects. The respondents identified ten areas of concern: heating, cooling, and ventilation; pest controls; cleaning; chemicals; fragrances; site selection; lighting; remodeling; floors; and art supplies. There was no significant difference in the judgments of the ecologists and architects involved in this study. 260p.

This reviews the principal occupational health hazards and exposures themselves and some of the related issues, looking closely at the chemical composition of cleaning products to see what components appear to be particularly hazardous, how one is exposed to them, and what one can do to minimize exposure. 58p.

School building maintenance must find an appropriate balance between planned and reactive work in order to conserve costs. This British document provides ways in which authorities can assess their maintenance requirements and make better use of the resources available. It considers how to deal with problems which have their roots in historical design factors and provides guidance on what action should be taken to prevent future maintenance problems. It also addresses whether to repair or replace equipment by providing guidance for making these decisions. A 6-point plan for avoiding equipment failure is proposed. The appendices, which comprise two thirds of the document, provide a glossary; the principle generic types of equipment in use, common faults which they exhibit and their life expectancy; staff training to ensure the timeliness and quality of maintenance work; checklists for routine inspection and maintenance by school personnel; information on troubleshooting for a range of mechanical services components; information on use of operating and maintenance manuals; and data that include calculating the likelihood of equipment failure, life-cycle costing, forecasting/planning workloads, and the application of new technology to maintenance management and operations in schools. 77p.

Discusses school cleaning and maintenance, including organizing of custodial services, scheduling, supervision, inspection, supplies, equipment, employment, working conditions, training, cleaning standards, cleaning procedures, safety, grounds care, security, vandalism, and preventive maintenance. 294p.

Discusses the use of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testers, biodetectors, and mold detectors to confirm the cleanliness of school interior surfaces.

Reviews green cleaning equipment and products, while also profiling the University of Tennessee's long-certified program for green cleaning and its Center for Clean Products.

Describes the green and sustainable custodial operations in place at Carleton College. The article reviews the college's sustainable efforts on biodegradables, packaging, carpeting, waste, recycling, and composting. A chart and a custodial plan of action are included that demonstrate the institutions sustainable and green initiatives goals.

Reviews procedures for prevention of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aurea (MRSA) in schools. Identification of an outbreak, extra cleaning of areas where an infected student has been, and careful attention to cleanliness of athletic facilities and equipment are recommended.

Provides an overview of GS-42, the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Cleaning Services. The standard embraces planning, products, equipment, cleaning procedures, communication, and training.

Profiles this awards program that recognizes school districts displaying exemplary performance in facility maintenance planning, facility audits, environmental safety, maintenance and management, and facility maintenance evaluation and practice.

Reviews cleaning strategies for carpeted and hard school flooring, including vacuuming, spot removal, mopping, and polishing.

Reviews results from a new green cleaning program at the Empire State Plaza Building in Albany, New York. Environmentally preferable floor finishes were less durable and had to be re-applied more frequently. Brushes were recommended over pads for floor buffers, as were machines that vacuum up the particulates. Extensive high-performance matting was particularly effective.

Reviews considerations for lift equipment for maintenance personnel, including inspection, equipment size and reach, and safety features. Proper training and safety procedures are also discussed.

Predicts 2008 trends in school enrollment, construction, sustainability, maintenance, indoor air quality, security, technology, business and finance, and energy use.

Reviews environmentally responsible options for vacuuming, floor care chemicals, and floor equipment. Training personnel in "green" cleaning practices is emphasized, and additional advice for carpet care and selection is provided.

Profiles the school districts and higher education instutions that received this award. The jury made its selections by considering the institutions' use of green-cleaning products, equipment, procedures, and recycled paper and plastic products; the quality of equipment, products, and procedures in place; and the level of institutional support, as determined by assessing policies and funding.