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  • Is ventilation important for indoor air quality when cleaning and/or sanitizing for COVID-19 indoors?

    When cleaning and disinfecting for COVID-19, ventilation is important. Using EPA-registered cleaning and disinfecting products according to their label instructions is the best way to ensure that any indoor air pollution risks are reduced while still maintaining the effectiveness of the disinfecting product. In particular, follow any label precautions that…

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  • What is a DIY air cleaner, and can it help protect homes from COVID-19?

    Do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaners are indoor air cleaners that can be assembled from box fans and square HVAC (or furnace) filters. A variety of designs exist, using a single fan and one to five air filters. In its simplest form, a single filter is attached to the front or back…

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  • Program 3 applicability and NAICS code determination

    A covered process that is ineligible for Program 1 will be subject to Program 3 requirements if the process is in one of ten specified North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes, or is subject to the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (40 CFR Part 68.10(d)). When determining Program…

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  • Can a newly-constructed process that has no accident history qualify for Program 1 status?

    The eligibility criteria for Program 1 status under 40 CFR Part 68 include a requirement that the process must not have had an accidental release resulting in serious offsite consequences for the past five years (40 CFR §68.10(b)(1)). Can a newly-constructed process that has no accident history qualify for Program…

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  • Are processes subject to delegated state OSHA programs classified as program level 3?

    If my state administers the OSHA program under a delegation from the federal OSHA, does that mean that my processes that are subject to OSHA PSM under the state rules are in Program 3? Yes, as long as the process does not qualify for Program 1. Any process subject to…

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  • Are all covered processes subject to identical risk management program requirements?

    The risk management program regulations in 40 CFR Part 68 are applicable to owners or operators of stationary sources at which more than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance is present in a process (40 CFR Section 68.10(a)). Are all covered processes subject to identical risk management program requirements…

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  • Certifying RMP process at higher program level

    If a process qualifies as Program Level 1, can a facility designate it as a Program Level 2 or 3 in their Risk Management Plan? No. The owner or operator of a stationary source with a process eligible for Program 1 must certify their Program 1 designation in their Risk…

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  • Is there anything I can do to make surfaces resistant to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. EPA regulates the claims on pesticide product labels. EPA-registered surface disinfectants kill viruses at the time they are used. After use, if…

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  • Can I use common household substances to kill the novel coronavirus?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. EPA does not review effectiveness of common household ingredients like vinegar or rubbing alcohol, so EPA cannot verify how well they work…

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  • Is there HVAC guidance that building and maintenance professionals can follow to help protect from COVID-19?

    The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has developed proactive guidance to help address coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) concerns with respect to the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems. Read ASHRAE guidance . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have also developed guidelines…

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  • What is an emerging viral pathogen claim?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases defines “emerging infectious diseases/pathogens” as those “that have newly appeared in a population or…

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  • What is the process for EPA approval of disinfectant products related to COVID-19?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. EPA reviews and registers antimicrobial pesticides, which include disinfectants for use on pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Products expected…

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  • Does EPA regulate companies that require cleaning services claiming to disinfect for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. No, EPA does not license companies that provide cleaning services. However, state requirements for training, certification and licenses vary widely, so check…

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  • Do I need to register disinfectant products with EPA in order to import them?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Disinfectants like those on List N must be registered with EPA before they can be imported, sold, marketed, or distributed in the…

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  • Will running a window air conditioner help protect me and my family from COVID-19?

    Window air conditioners (AC) are used to cool specific indoor spaces and some may help in reducing airborne viruses if they have an outdoor air intake and/or a MERV-13 or better filter. Note that AC units that have outdoor air intakes are not common. If your window air conditioner has…

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