BS EN 16790 pdf free download

BS EN 16790 pdf free download. Conservation of cultural heritage — Integrated pest management (IPM) for protection of cultural heritage.
5 Integrated pest management strategy and policy 5.1 Introduction to IPM IPM is an integral part of risk management within an organization as defined in ISO 31000. When all risk factors for pest presence have been identified, analysed and evaluated, the appropriate action plans shall be prepared. They are aimed at preventing, monitoring, and, if required, treating the infestation/contamination. IPM strategy is relevant to the needs of the institution, building, collections or environment and should use as much local information and expertise as possible. It should also be achievable in terms of human, financial, and logistic resources. In order to develop an IPM strategy, the following key components shall be part of successful pest control: — understanding material vulnerability; — recognizing pests (the main species and the damage they cause); — assessing the situation, inspection and monitoring; — reducing risks; — solving pest problems; — post-treatment monitoring. Continuous communication and consultation, as well as reviewing the action plan shall be integral parts of each step or the IPM strategy. 5.2 IPM policy The IPM policy shall be authorized by management and included in the institution’s policy documents. IPM shall be a standing item on the agenda at both senior management level and in the conservation department, where one exists. IPM shall be incorporated into job tasks of staff, endorsed by policy and supported as a core activity. If renovating or designing a building, storage or an exhibition, as well as moving or introducing collections or objects, IPM shall be part of the process from the start. The IPM policy is built on a framework, which defines all roles and responsibilities. It includes various tools, techniques, strategies, and actions and promotes coherence, communication and diffusion of information. The overall responsibility for IPM shall rest with the senior level management of the organization, which: — defines the objectives to be accomplished; — supports roles and responsibilities, including contracts with external pest control companies with clearly stated responsibilities; — establishes communication procedures and use of hierarchical levels; — provides the necessary human and financial resources; — provides opportunities for training and development (information and communication). All of the following aspects of IPM are of equal importance. See Annex A for an example of an IPM policy for a cultural heritage institution. 5.3 IPM coordinator 5.3.1 Position One staff position shall be appointed as coordinator of the IPM programme, henceforth called IPM coordinator. The IPM coordinator shall be responsible for developing and implementing an IPM strategy. He/she shall act as a project manager, able to collect and communicate information effectively to senior level management and other relevant positions. The IPM coordinator shall be knowledgeable and experienced in IPM, including identification of cultural heritage pests, pest biology, and treatment methods used for cultural heritage. If needed, special training shall be provided to increase competence. 5.3.2 Function of the IPM coordinator The IPM coordinator shall have the day-to-day responsibility for the IPM programme, and shall regularly report to management. The IPM coordinator shall be given sufficient time (depending on the size of the collection and specific risks) and an adequate budget to be able to perform the given tasks. Financial resources for IPM shall not be project based but be seen as a continuous part of delivering IPM. Additional funding approval may be required when significant actions are necessary (e.g. during a pest outbreak).BS EN 16790  pdf download.