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Immeubles équipés de conditionnement d'air : impact sur la santé des occupants.

Health complaints in air conditioned buildings.

Auteurs : DOMBROWSKI Y., HILL J.

Type d'article : Article

Résumé

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.

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  • Titre original : Health complaints in air conditioned buildings.
  • Identifiant de la fiche : 2001-0493
  • Langues : Anglais
  • Source : AIRAH J. - vol. 53 - n. 9
  • Date d'édition : 09/1999
  • Document disponible en consultation à la bibliothèque du siège de l'IIF uniquement.

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