ShareHealth complaints in air conditioned buildings.
Author(s) : DOMBROWSKI Y., HILL J.
Type of article: Article
Summary
According to the World Health Organization, sick building syndrome (SBS) is an excess of work related irritations of the skin and mucous membranes and other symptoms, including headache, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, reported by workers in modern buildings. SBS may have specific environmental causes in which air conditioners play a crucial role, and which involve biological contamination. This paper discusses SBS and biological contamination of air conditioning equipment. The paper particularly discusses strategies for tackling the problem at its source, with appropriate maintenance measures and a strategy suggested.
Details
- Original title: Health complaints in air conditioned buildings.
- Record ID : 2001-0493
- Languages: English
- Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 53 - n. 9
- Publication date: 1999/09
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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Indexing
- Themes: Indoor air quality
- Keywords: Sick building; Recommendation; Air quality; Health; Hygiene; Air conditioning
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