As used in ORS 433.502 to 433.526, 455.445 and 468A.775 to 468A.785: (1) “Office workplace” means any enclosed nonmanufacturing indoor area, located in a building of more than 4,000 square feet, and in which 50 or more employees, as defined in ORS 654.005 spend any part of their working hours. (2) “Public area” means any […]
The Legislative Assembly finds and declares: (1) Scientific studies reveal that indoor concentrations of some pollutants are frequently higher than outdoor concentrations of those pollutants and that indoor pollutant concentrations can exceed health-based standards. (2) On the average, people spend at least 90 percent of their time indoors, and, as a result, the population has […]
Subject to available funds, the Oregon Health Authority may establish a broad public information program to educate the public on indoor air pollutants, their identities, causes and effects, and on effective practical methods for preventing, detecting and correcting the causes of indoor air pollution. [1989 c.1070 §3; 2009 c.595 §676] Note: See note under 433.502.
Subject to available funds, the Oregon Health Authority may conduct field investigations and epidemiological studies to quantify the extent of indoor air pollution levels and public exposure in Oregon. Field investigations shall be conducted in a manner that does not compete with the business of private contractors. Epidemiological studies may be conducted to look for […]
(1) Based upon the recommendations of the Indoor Air Pollution Task Force, the Oregon Health Authority may establish indoor air quality standards for significant indoor air pollutants. If established, the standards: (a) Shall include an adequate margin of safety; (b) Shall be adequate to protect the population, including sensitive groups; and (c) May be revised […]
(1) The Oregon Health Authority may establish by rule a public recognition program for office workplaces, buildings and public areas that consistently meet the indoor air quality requirements of ORS 433.502 to 433.526, 455.445 and 468A.775 to 468A.785. Any workplace, building or public area that qualifies for such recognition may display a notice indicating that […]
[Amended by 1977 c.582 §39; renumbered 603.059 in 1999]
