Radon Mitigation QA Plan Background

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1 QAP: Measurement Radn Mitigatin QA Plan Backgrund A 50 page QAP template was develped fr use in an eight hur wrkshp Participants brught laptps t the wrkshp and, as a grup, we discussed ptins at each stage, and each individual custmized their wn mitigatin QAP The template incrprated reference t U.S. threshlds, measurement units, and standards ANSI/AARST 2016 Sil Gas Mitigatin Standard The framewrk f this QAP template are applicable t Canada But, much f the cntent wuld need t be revised 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 2

2 QAP: Measurement Radn Mitigatin QA Plan Intrductin (1:2) Why shuld yu want a mitigatin QA Plan? Accrding t a large radn mitigatin firm, after they implements a QA Plan, they fund: Increased prfitability grss revenue increased 3 t 8% Decreased labr csts 1 t 3% Decreased material verages 8 t 22% Fewer call-backs 17 t 46% Fewer custmer cmplaints (Stkah 2016) 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 3

3 Rn Mitigatin Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Radn Mitigatin QA Plan Intrductin (2:2) Mst licensing states in the U.S. require measurement but nt mitigatin QA plans (QAPs) In late 2015, AARST annunced that all NRPP certified radn mitigatin prfessinals shuld have a QAP AARST further stated that by June 1, 2016, all new applicants fr and thse seeking renewal NRPP certificatin will be required t self-declare they have a QAP AARST prvided a rugh template fr develpment f this QAP The template we use in this wrkshp builds ff the AARST template 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 4

4 Rn Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) 16 Factrs Affect Mitigatin Quality? Initial Client Cntact Building Investigatin Diagnstic Testing Prcedures and Results Atmspheric Vented Cmbustin Appliances Mitigatin System Design Suctin Pint Lcatin and Cnfiguratin Pipe Ruting and Assembly Exhaust Lcatin and Cnfiguratin Fan Selectin and Lcatin Sealing and ther passive prcedures Operating, Maintenance and Mnitring (OM&M) Pst-mitigatin inspectins and retests Quality Cntrl Measures Cmplaint/Suggestin Fllw-up Crrective Actin Reprts and Recrd Keeping 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta

5 Rn Mitigatin QAP There is Nt One Apprach that Fits All While we will fcus n ne QAP template, it is imprtant t remember: The best QAP fr yu is ne that yu will use Yu d nt need t cmplete all aspects f yur QAP tday QAPs build ver time Over time, yu shuld expect that the majrity f prblems r cncerns may be cncentrated in a few areas and as yu apply crrective actin, the prblems r cncerns will mrph r change Furthermre, prblems revealed by yur QAP will ften result t varius degrees frm multiple causes 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 6

6 Rn Mitigatin QAP Example: Iwa Mitigatin QA Outline (IDPH undated) Majr Sectins 1. Organizatin and Respnsibility 2. General Practices 3. Building Investigatin 4. System Design 5. System Installatin and Materials 6. Mnitrs and Labeling 7. Pst Mitigatin Testing 8. Cntracts, Dcuments and recrds 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 7

7 Rn Mitigatin QAP Cmments: Iwa Mitigatin QA Plan This 27 page QA Plan: Is clearly rganized and easy t fllw Mst f the cntent appears t reflect U.S. EPA s Radn Mitigatin Standard (1994) Sme prvisins g beynd minimum standards (e.g., requires air flw measurements in cmpleted systems) Includes: Radilgical Safety Plan and Mitigatin SOP Guidelines Brief descriptins f radn measurement devices, labels, manmeters, caulks, fans, fan accessries, smke devices, and a emplyee WLM tracking sheet 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 8

8 Rn Mitigatin QAP Mitigatin QAP: SWAT Example (SWAT 2014) Majr Sectins 1.0 Scpe 2.0 (nne) 3.0 (nne) 4.0 Quality Management 5.0 Management Respnsibility 6.0 Resurce Management 7.0 Design Planning 8.0 Analysis and Imprvement 7.0 Pst Mitigatin Testing 8.0 Cntracts, Dcuments and Recrds 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 9

9 Rn Mitigatin QAP Cmments: SWAT Mitigatin QAP (SWAT, 2014) This 13 page quality assurance prgram fllws ISO 9001: 2008 and is fr multifamily radn mitigatin and it: Is cncise and well rganized Cites the prvisinal ANSI-AARST Radn Mitigatin Standard fr Multifamily Buildings Includes a 1 page descriptive list f ASD materials, each ranging between ne t a few lines in length Includes a 5 page sectin n a wrker prtectin plan With ne pint citing wrker pssessin f an OSHA 10 hur Cnstructin Industry Safety Card Includes paragraphs n management cmmitment, custmer fcus, annual review, and human resurce management 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 10

10 AARST Rn Mitigatin QAP AARST QAP Template Intrductin The AARST QAP template includes: Cmpnents fund in the Internatinal Standards Organizatin s (ISO) Quality Assurance (ISO 9001: 2015) Cntent frm a variety f U.S. radn mitigatin standards The template must be amended t reflect yur rganizatin s structure and peratins The QAP template des nt fulfill requirements fr quality cntrl (QC) 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 11

11 Rn Mitigatin QAP: Wrkshp Template Our QAP Template Cntents: Sectins Title Signature Page Intrductin Descriptin f Operatins Organizatin and Respnsibilities QA Gals, Objectives, and Standard Operating Prcedures Building Investigatin and Diagnstic Tests Mitigatin System Design Active Sil Depressurizatin System Installatin Pst-Mitigatin Data Cllectin and Validatin Internal Quality Cntrl Quality Assurance Audits and Reprts Crrective Actins Quality Assurance Training Quality Assurance Standard Operating Prcedures References 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 12

12 Rn Mitigatin QAP: Wrkshp Template 7. ASD System Installatin This sectin layuts the beginning f cnsideratin invlving standards and quality practices including: Health and safety ASD Suctin pints Pipe Exhaust discharge Fans Sealing Additinal requirements fr all systems 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 13

13 Rn Mitigatin QAP: Wrkshp Template Our QAP Template Cntents: Exhibits Exhibits A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. Client Cntact Frm Access Ntice Visual Inspectin Frm Client Ntice: Atmspherically Vented Cmbustin Appliance Pressure-Field Extensin (PFE) Testing ASD Suctin Pints ASD Pipe ASD Exhaust Discharge ASD Fans Sealing Requirements fr All Systems 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 14

14 Rn Mitigatin QAP: Wrkshp Template Exhibit D. Cmbustin Appliance Ntice This ntice is intended t infrm the client: Atmspheric ventilated appliances have been fund The imprtance that the client have these appliance inspected fr prper peratin by a qualified persn The risk f spillage f cmbustin pllutants int the hme The mitigatr des nt have the expertise t assess spillage ptential Radn mitigatin seldm causes backdrafting Where t btain further infrmatin 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 15

15 Rn Mitigatin QAP: Wrkshp Template Our QAP Template Cntents: Appendices Appendices A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Prpsals and Ntificatins Cntracts, Warranties, and Limitatins Health and Safety Standard Operating Prcedures Mitigatin Jb Tracking Frm Cmplaint r Suggestin Frm Investigatin and Crrective Actin Frm Chain f Authrizatin and Duties Internal Audit Checklist 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 16

16 Rn Mitigatin QAP: Wrkshp Template Appendix A. Prpsals and Ntificatins Accrding t the Sil Gas Mitigatin Standard: Written Prpsals Must include: Mitigatr s essential infrmatin Descriptin f the prpsed system Cnditins f any warranty Estimated installatin and perating csts Any cntractr stated limitatins May include a number f items such as: Estimated f time t cmplete installatin Design ptins fr energy savings r amenties Ntificatins 2017 Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 17

17 Rn Mitigatin QAP References AARST undated circa 2013 Quality Management Systems fr Mitigatin Prfessinals, Fletcher, NC: American Assciatin f Radn Scientists and Technlgists ANSI/AARST 2016 Sil Gas Mitigatin Standard fr Existing Hmes (SGM-SF July Draft), Fletcher, NC: American Assciatin f Radn Scientists and Technlgists. Hendricks, P 2015 Regarding AARST-NRPP plicy change: QA/QC plans required, Message Fletcher, NC: American assciatin f Radn Scientists and Technlgists IDPH undated, circa 2003, Radn Mitigatin Quality Assurance and Standard Operating Prcedures, Des Mines, IA: Iwa Department f Public Health ISO 2015 ISO 9001: 2015 Hw t Use It, Geneva, Switzerland: Internatinal Standards Organizatin ISO 2015 Quality Management Systems Requirements, Geneva, Switzerland: Internatinal Standards Organizatin Stkah, G 2016 TBC, 2016 AARST Internatinal Radn Sympsium, Fletcher, NC: American Assciatin f Radn Scientists and Technlgists Zitek, Patrick 2016 Sample Radn Mitigatin Service Agreement, Blmingtn, MN: Minnesta Radn Remval Bard f Regents f the University f Minnesta 18