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Cleanliness is next to healthiness. Sick building syndrome (SBS) and the role played by cleaning.

Author(s) : RAW G. J.

Summary

Seeks to define SBS, to explain the importance of SBS, to summarise what is known about possible causes and to give some initial guidance as to what can be done. Notes Danish studies suggesting a link between the standard of office cleaning, the presence of organic dust within the office and SBS. Describes the United Kingdom building research works.

Details

  • Original title: Cleanliness is next to healthiness. Sick building syndrome (SBS) and the role played by cleaning.
  • Record ID : 1993-3502
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Publication date: 1992/03
  • Source: Source: Conf. Green Build., Des. Constr. Serv., Nottingham
    67-76; 15 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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