PHS Air Pollution Policy

Current Air Quality Index (AQI) at Panyarat High School

At Panyarat High School we take the quality of the air we breathe as a serious concern. Please watch the video to understand the effect that higher than normal levels of air pollution can have on your body, and how you can take simple and effective measures to minimise the risk.

PHS advises students to check the pollution levels at the school regularly on the pollution meter above, to be aware of our policy which is detailed below, and if necessary to take appropriate action by wearing a suitable mask and to stay in our air purified classrooms when necessary.

The Air Quality Index (US AQI) and micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³) of PM2.5 are displayed at the top of the page.

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Video Source:  Youtube @UNICEF Mongolia

GOOD
AQI 0 – 49
PM2.5 0 – 11.9

Health Implications: Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

School Policy: No action needed.

MODERATE
AQI 50 – 99
PM2.5 12 – 34.9

Health Implications: Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

School Policy: Teachers will monitor students with pre-existing conditions. They may be excused from doing P.E. outdoors or other outdoor activities.

UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS
AQI 100 – 149
PM2.5 35 – 54.9

Health Implications: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

School Policy: All students: Outdoor activities may be restricted.  Students with pre-existing conditions will be monitored. They may be excused from doing P.E. or other outdoor activities.

UNHEALTHY
AQI 150 – 199
PM2.5 55 – 149.9

Health Implications: Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

School Policy: All Students: All outdoor P.E. lessons are moved to the classroom. Students will be prevented from any outdoor activities during breaks and lunchtime. Other outside activities may be canceled as appropriate. 

In classrooms and hallways, windows and doors must be closed. 

Students with pre-existing conditions will be monitored. It is strongly advisable that this group wear N95 masks.

VERY UNHEALTHY
AQI 200-299
PM 2.5 150 – 249.9

Health Implications: Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.

School Policy: All outdoor lessons and activities must be canceled.

In classrooms and hallways, windows and doors must be closed.

Students with pre-existing conditions will be monitored.

It is strongly advisable that all students and staff wear N95 masks.

HAZARDOUS
AQI 300
PM2.5 250+

Health Implications: Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.

School Policy: All outdoor lessons and activities must be canceled.

In classrooms and hallways, windows and doors must be closed.

Students with pre-existing conditions will be monitored.

It is strongly advisable that all students and staff wear N95 masks. 

The school may be closed if deemed necessary.