Pollution & air qualityIndoor air quality Workplace The building you work in is another indoor environment that can have air quality problems.
Indoor air quality at the office or workplace is subject to much of the same indoor air quality problems at home. Building materials, carpets, cleaning products, tobacco smoke and ventilation share the same indoor air quality challenges as the home. However, some indoor air quality problems such as scents and fragrances, automobile exhaust, cleaning solvents, and manufacturing activities can be more common at the workplace. Why should you care about indoor air quality at work? As an employee, your health may be at risk from poor indoor air quality at work. Poor indoor air quality can exacerbate allergies and asthma, cause eye, nose and throat irritation, or can result in fatigue, nausea or illness. The health effects of these symptoms can lead to poor work performance and productivity, as well as your own well being. In the long-term, these symptoms could also lead to sickness, missed work and loss of income. As an employer, it's your responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Poor indoor air quality can impact the health of your employees and result in increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, and potential safety hazards. Increased health claims from indoor air quality related impacts or illnesses can be avoided. Talk to your employees today about their air quality concerns. In the office - Pressed-wood office furniture and carpet can be a source of formaldehyde
- Poor ventilation can exacerbate asthma and allergies
- Exposure to tobacco smoke is a proven health risk for everyone and can be a serious health threat to employees with asthma
- Personal care and cleaning products often contain many volatile organic compounds (VOC's) and chemical compounds
At the factory - Open doors around the loading dock allows engine emissions inside the workplace
- Emissions from gas and propane forklifts can cause nausea, fatigue and illness
- Manufacturing often requires chemicals and solvents in the production process
- Cleaning products used for some industrial activities can be quite harsh or toxic
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