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Sick building syndrome: a review of the evidence on causes and solutions.

Author(s) : RAW G. J.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

The report defines the syndrome and differentiates it from the other problems related to work in office buildings. Its importance and causes are explained, and basic guidelines are given for the design of premises. Contents: definition, frequency and economical impact; possible causes: ventilation, inside-air pollutants (sources, inorganic gases, organic volatile compounds, biological pollutants, etc.), hypothermal factors, lighting, noise, electromagnetic factors, psychological and individual factors, organisational factors; prevention measures: before construction (design and laying-out), during construction, during maintenance of existing buildings (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc); role of managers.

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  • Original title: Sick building syndrome: a review of the evidence on causes and solutions.
  • Record ID : 1994-1169
  • Languages: English
  • Source: HSE, Contract Res. Rep. - n. 42-1992
  • Publication date: 1992

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