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E
very year there are a
handful of incidents
at ice rinks in North
America and around the
world where people become sick due to
elevated levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO)
and/or Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). These
incidents have been commonly linked to
the following factors:
• Machines powered by fossil fuels,
such as ice resurfacers and ice-edging
equipment that have not been properly
maintained by a qualified professional.
• Facility ventilation equipment that is
not working properly and/or has not
been maintained on a regular basis by a
qualified professional.
• The absence of an ongoing indoor air
quality-monitoring program at the facility.
The Issue
That Won't
Go Away
Indoor air quality
must be a priority
for every facility
RINK ISSUES
Indoor Air Quality
