2011年8月9日星期二

Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace

The quality the air inside buildings is measured in concentration of pollutants and thermal conditions such as humidity and temperature. Light and noise are also often considered indoor air quality factors.

So where does this poor air quality come from? Chemical pollutants in consumer and commercial products, reduced ventilation to save energy, reduction in maintenance services to save costs, basic building design, and improperly operated and maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

What are the effects? The effects of poor air quality are widespread, as, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. Health effects vary widely and can be mistaken for symptoms of other conditions such as allergies, colds, and stress. Among diseases linked to poor IAQ are asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, an inflammation of the lungs.

What to do? Many indoor air quality problems can be prevented. OSHA suggests using a management approach,Our syringe needle was down for about an hour and a half, similar to the systematic approach used to address other safety and health issues. Develop and implement and indoor air quality management plan to address,By Alex Lippa Close-up of hypodermic needle cannula in Massachusetts. prevent, and resolve problems. Select an indoor air quality coordinator to organize the adoption of policies, the assessment of the current status of indoor air quality through inspections, repairs and upgrades, and the implementation of follow-up actions. Management can also:

Schedule work to eliminate or reduce the amount of time an employee is exposed by scheduling maintenance or cleaning when fewer occupants are present.

Educate employees about sources and effects of pollutants and about the operation of the ventilation system.

Perform good housekeeping, using mat systems that prevent dirt from entering the environment, disposing garbage promptly, storing food properly,the worldwide Coated Abrasives market is over $56 billion annually. and choosing cleaning products that minimize pollutants.

Maintain a good working relationship with building management on indoor air issues.
Place furniture and equipment in locations based on adequate air circulations, temperature control, and pollutant removal functions of the HVAC system.

Coordinate with building managers on responsibility for design, operation, and maintenance of the ventilation system.

Integrate indoor air quality concerns into purchasing decisions.

Work with the building manager to ensure that only necessary and appropriate pest-control practices are used.As many processors back away from Projector Lamp ,

Use nonchemical methods when possible.

Work with building management and the contractor before remodeling or renovating to identify ways to minimize occupant exposure.

Invest in environmentally friendly building that eliminates conventional building materials that contain formaldehyde and phthalates.

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