Good morning,
I have a follow up question regarding IAQ.  Section 2.20 indicates that “Sections 2.21 to 2.24 apply to every work place that
is equipped with an HVAC system and that is under the employer’s control.”  However, the investigation procedures are found in section 2.27 which does not fall within the limitations of 2.21 to 2.24.  Can you please provide a little more detail as to why the investigation requirements would not apply’  With COVID, as I am sure you can appreciate, this is a BIG issue.
Many thanks! Andrée

Question:  If the Employer is not responsible for the ventilation system (i.e. rented space), are they required to have an IAQ policy and investigation procedure’  The Employer is federally regulated.

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Answer: No. Section 2.20 of the federal COHS Regs. specify that the IAQ requirements “apply to every work place that is equipped with an HVAC system and that is under the employer’s control” (emphasis added). Since your landlord controls the HVAC system, you’re not bound by the investigation and other IAQ rules listed in those parts of the Regs.