Controlling Common Indoor Sources

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Remember...“Painting is a major source of pollution indoors. Consider occupancy, drying time and ventilation.”
You should protect occupants from paint emissions using simple protocols. For example, paint during unoccupied hours using low toxic and fast drying paints where feasible.
Ventilate the spaces being painted with significant quantities of outdoor air during and after painting and during the initial occupancy period. Use more than normal outdoor ventilation for some period after occupancy.

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Remember...“Keep lids on paint cans when not in use, and store properly.”
Lids should not be left off of paint containers that are not in use since they will contaminate the environment with paint fumes. Paints and similar materials should be stored with lids on tight.
The storage area should be ventilated using direct exhaust to the outside, or located in an unoccupied facility outside of the building.