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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. Sponsored
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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
Information
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How to Deal
with Sick Building Syndrome
Health & Safety Exec; Paperback
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