The Healthy Building Verification Program (HBV) is designed and delivered through the Healthy Building Institute (HBI).
HBI is an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) division within Hygieneering, Inc. that focuses on providing clients with expert 3rd party Indoor Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Consulting/Inspection/Testing/Training services to comprise the Healthy Building Verification Program.
The annual Healthy Building Verification Program includes the following expert 3rd party Environmental Health and Safety Inspection, Testing, Guidance and Healthy Building Verification scope of services:
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Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality Testing and facility review to verify adherence to guidance established by OSHA, EPA, ASHRAE and CDC standards for indoor environments.
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Water Testing of Potable drinking water supplies to verify safe and healthy water quality is being provided per EPA drinking water quality standards.
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HVAC mechanical system inspection and operations guidance to verify the HVAC system within this facility is properly filtered, maintained, and operating.
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Contact Surface Hygiene Program- A review of facility cleaning and disinfection practices and products to verify that practices are in adherence with guidance from OSHA, EPA, and CDC to properly maintain safe and healthy contact surfaces for building occupants.
In addition to the scientific component, the Healthy Building Verification Program includes a public outreach tool using QR Code technology to inform visitors and occupants know that the building is being assessed by independent third party to meet OSHA and EPA environmental standards and guidelines for indoor health.
The Heathy Building Verification Program is designed to provide schools, employers, and property managers with a scientific and communication tool to assure building occupants that the indoor environment meets safety and health guidance for workplaces and academic environments.
