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Sick
Building Syndrome (SBS) is not a recognised condition however often used
to describe when people feel unwell only whilst at work in the
office or other commercial buildings. As soon as they leave the office
any symptoms disappear.
Common
symptoms are;-
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Dry
itchy skin or skin rash
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Dry
or itchy eyes, nose or throat,
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Headaches,
lethargy or poor concentration
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Stuffy
or runny nose.
A
combination of factors are often recited as the cause of SBS include;-
Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Gasses given off by new equipment and furnishes. Particularly present
in new buildings and after refurbishment. Improve ventilation to combat
effect. VOC concentrations will fade with time.
Soft
Furnishes
Notorious for attracting dust. Asthma sufferers could be a group
particularly at risk. A strict cleaning regime should be introduced.
HVAC
Systems
Provide comfortable temperature and humidity levels throughout the
building. Introduce a maintenance program to ensure the system is working
properly and provide regular cleaning to stop the build up of dust and
bacteria.
Lighting
Introduce
maintenance to ensure lux levels are maintained at correct levels. Ensure
defective bulbs are changed and provide natural lighting.
Air
Quality
Ensure fresh clean air is brought into the building, maintenance
should include cleaning of ducts.
Space
Management
Plenty of space for employees to reduce risk of transferring germs,
ceilings should be at a reasonable height to assist air movement.
People
Introduce as much local control as possible, include opening windows,
control of temperature and lighting levels at workstation.
Further
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