What
Should You Know About
Poor Indoor Air Quality?
Poor
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in the workplace has become a serious concern.
The media calls it “Sick-Building Syndrome” or “SBS”, one of the major new health
problems facing the nation.
While irritating
fumes from paint, carpet, wallpaper & cleaning solvents all contribute
to poor IAQ, dusty or contaminated heating/cooling equipment and ventilation
systems are a major culprit.
Poorly maintained HVAC systems harbor bacteria, fungi, mold, pollen, dust mites and other disease carrying biological pollutants which are recirculated through the forced air systems. Given the right conditions of temperatures and moisture, these contaminants can flourish in ductwork and be carried out into the work space where people are exposed.
Compounding the problem are buildings which have been made air tight for the sake of energy efficiency. While no heat or cooling escapes, neither do bacteria or other pollutants. Think of the unhealthy situation this creates, especially considering that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors - and much of it in the workplace!
Poor IAQ can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, dizziness, dry cough,
headache, nausea, skin irritation, itching, burning eyes and a host of other
problems. In addition, microscopic spores can trigger other allergic reactions
including fatigue, fever, chills and upper respiratory problems. All of
which can adversely affect an employee’s work performance, cause absenteeism
and result in lost productivity for the company
To make matters worse,
owners of office buildings may be held legally liable and responsible for health
effects and injuries incurred as a result of poor IAQ.
Most everyone, from
leading medical authorities to government agencies like the National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) agree on one thing: the problems
and causes associated with poor IAQ can be significantly reduced through improved
ventilation techniques and proper HVAC system maintenance. Envirovac can
solve all your ventilation problems and can dramatically improve the quality
of your air by professionally cleaning and sanitizing your HVAC systems on a
regularly scheduled basis.
Envirovac
1000 Edison Ave.
Jacksonville, Florida 32204-2819
Please call us today at
(904) 356-3963 • Fax (904) 356-4969
While irritating
fumes from paint, carpet, wallpaper & cleaning solvents all contribute
to poor IAQ, dusty or contaminated heating/cooling equipment and ventilation
systems are a major culprit.Poorly maintained HVAC systems harbor bacteria, fungi, mold, pollen, dust mites and other disease carrying biological pollutants which are recirculated through the forced air systems. Given the right conditions of temperatures and moisture, these contaminants can flourish in ductwork and be carried out into the work space where people are exposed.
Compounding the problem are buildings which have been made air tight for the sake of energy efficiency. While no heat or cooling escapes, neither do bacteria or other pollutants. Think of the unhealthy situation this creates, especially considering that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors - and much of it in the workplace!
Poor IAQ can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, dizziness, dry cough,
headache, nausea, skin irritation, itching, burning eyes and a host of other
problems. In addition, microscopic spores can trigger other allergic reactions
including fatigue, fever, chills and upper respiratory problems. All of
which can adversely affect an employee’s work performance, cause absenteeism
and result in lost productivity for the company
Most everyone, from
leading medical authorities to government agencies like the National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) agree on one thing: the problems
and causes associated with poor IAQ can be significantly reduced through improved
ventilation techniques and proper HVAC system maintenance. Envirovac can
solve all your ventilation problems and can dramatically improve the quality
of your air by professionally cleaning and sanitizing your HVAC systems on a
regularly scheduled basis. Envirovac
1000 Edison Ave.
Jacksonville, Florida 32204-2819
Please call us today at
(904) 356-3963 • Fax (904) 356-4969
