BASIC DOCUMENTATION

All Basic Documentation is required for all products unless noted otherwise.

I10-1 Human Thriving Narrative

A 1-2 page report detailing compliance with Imperative requirements, including how the manufacturer provides sufficient and frequent human-nature interactions for the employees who are manufacturing the product to connect them with nature directly and encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. The report must address how the facility promotes:

  • Access to fresh air and daylight; and
  • Any health and wellness programs in place and employee use of these programs; and
  • Any infrastructure in place to encourage interaction with nature and any biophilic design elements in place; and
  • Indoor air quality, including identification of pollutant sources and control measures; and
  • Employee comfort measures implemented.

I10-2 Facility Layout

A facility floor plan showing the location of workstations and access to fresh air and daylight. An absence of natural light and operable windows in any regularly occupied spaces should be addressed in I10-1 Human Thriving Narrative.

I10-3 Facility Photos

Photos clearly demonstrating how the facility encourages employee wellness and happiness and access to nature and incorporates any biophilic design elements into the space, such as meditation spaces, daylighting, communal garden areas, and walking paths.

I10-4 Employee Feedback Mechanism

Demonstration that there are sufficient opportunities at the facility for employee feedback, and active participation using these methods by employees, regarding worker health and happiness. This can be demonstrated through the results of a survey or other feedback mechanism. The mechanism should clearly engage employees around how the facility encourages an active healthy lifestyle and interaction with nature.
Documentation provided must summarize the results of the survey and indicate how the manufacturer intends to use the results to continuously improve worker health and happiness in the facility.

I10-5 OSHA Confirmation or Equivalent

Written confirmation from the manufacturer that no deaths or serious injuries occurred during the twelve-month performance period based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or international equivalent.

I10-6 IAQ Testing

Results of Indoor Air Quality testing, continuous IAQ monitoring, or site specific IAQ plan signed off by an industrial hygienist.

I10-7 Facility Ventilation Calculation

Calculations demonstrating compliance with the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)’s Manual for Industrial Ventilation and ASHRAE 62.1.

EXCEPTION DOCUMENTATION

I10-a Manufacturer Statement

A manufacturer statement describing the incident and outlining actions and precautions taken to prevent similar issues in the future.

I10-b Safety Response Documentation

Additional documentation demonstrating adequate response and preventative measures.