What is the Sick Building Syndrome?Sick Building Syndrome is a series of symptoms consisting of coughing, chest tightness, fever, chills, and muscle aching, from a building the person works or stays in.
Causes - inadequate ventilation
- chemical contaminants from indoor and outdoor sources - biological contaminants: such as bacteria, mold, pollen, and viruses |
Solutions - pollutant source removal
- increased ventilation rates - air cleaning - education and communication about the problem of Sick Building Syndrome |