scholarly journals Survey Research of Selected Issues the Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) in an Office Building

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Gladyszewska-Fiedoruk
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Exchange Method ◽  
Sick Building ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

Abstract The reason why the Sick Building Syndrome appears is not enough flow of the fresh air going into the rooms. It could cause various ailments, although it is difficult to determine their source and the symptoms disappear soon after leaving the building. The paper discusses the sources of the indoor air pollution, symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome and shows the solutions how to avoid the phenomena of “sick” buildings. In addition, the results of questionnaire surveys on the well-being of employees, which were carried out in an office building in Warsaw, were presented. The vast majority of respondents in the building spend 8 hours, during which their well-being deteriorates. More than half of the respondents felt typical symptoms of the Sick Building Syndrome. To avoid the formation of “sick building” should be replaced regularly air. The exchange method is not important.

scholarly journals Sick Building Syndrome by Indoor Air Pollution in Dalian, China

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1489-1504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Guo ◽  
Kazuhito Yokoyama ◽  
Fengyuan Piao ◽  
Kiyoshi Sakai ◽  
Md Khalequzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Sick Building

The Review on Significant Adverse Impact of Poor Indoor Air Quality on Employees Health

2014 ◽  
Vol 931-932 ◽  
pp. 749-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A.A. Rahman ◽  
M.K. Musa ◽  
M.L.A. Jeni
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Artificial Ventilation ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Industrial Society ◽  
Sick Building

The 21st century is the era of civilization transformation from the industrial society towards the information society. One of the main features of the information society is spending most of their time to work in a building with the aids of artificial ventilation. However, most of these societies are evolving a mindset in which the job done in the space of an office building is a job that does not have risks as well as the most safe and comfortable working environment from negative influences. In fact, previous studies have shown that the quality of air in a space is a significant factor that can influence the effectiveness of the quality of work. These include declining productivity and damages to material and equipment and also impact on the health of workers. This study discusses the effects of indoor air pollution on human health in the workplace environment. Therefore, this paper also discusses the contaminants in the air that contribute to sick building syndrome. The study found that indoor air pollution is a significant adverse effect on the health of workers in the building.

The use of indoor plant as an alternative strategy to improve indoor air quality in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agus Dwi Susanto ◽  
Wira Winardi ◽  
Moulid Hidayat ◽  
Aditya Wirawan
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pollution Problem ◽  
Sick Building

AbstractIndoor air pollution marked with decreased air quality below the set standard. The quality of indoor air is determined by ambient air quality as well as by a harmful substance resulting from the household activity. Indoor air pollution may cause several problems such as sick building syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, lung cancer, and is responsible for nearly two million death in developing countries. One of the interesting research topics to overcome the indoor air pollution problem is the application of indoor plants. Although there are no established criteria to specify the best indoor plant, several studies have revealed the capability of a particular indoor plant to remove the harmful substances. This paper summarizes important information about indoor air pollution and provides the evidence-based insight of indoor plant usefulness as an alternative way for indoor air remediation.

An investigation of the relationship between microbial and particulate indoor air pollution and the sick building syndrome

1992 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Harrison ◽  
C.A.C. Pickering ◽  
E.B. Faragher ◽  
P.K.C. Austwick ◽  
S.A. Little ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Sick Building ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Indoor Air Pollution, Related Human Diseases, and Recent Trends in the Control and Improvement of Indoor Air Quality

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinh Van Tran ◽  
Duckshin Park ◽  
Young-Chul Lee
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Pollutant Concentrations ◽  
Sick Building ◽  
Recent Trends

Indoor air pollution (IAP) is a serious threat to human health, causing millions of deaths each year. A plethora of pollutants can result in IAP; therefore, it is very important to identify their main sources and concentrations and to devise strategies for the control and enhancement of indoor air quality (IAQ). Herein, we provide a critical review and evaluation of the major sources of major pollutant emissions, their health effects, and issues related to IAP-based illnesses, including sick building syndrome (SBS) and building-related illness (BRI). In addition, the strategies and approaches for control and reduction of pollutant concentrations are pointed out, and the recent trends in efforts to resolve and improve IAQ, with their respective advantages and potentials, are summarized. It is predicted that the development of novel materials for sensors, IAQ-monitoring systems, and smart homes is a promising strategy for control and enhancement of IAQ in the future.

scholarly journals Oxidative Stress Associated with Indoor Air Pollution and Sick Building Syndrome-Related Symptoms among Office Workers in Taiwan

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung-Yen Lu ◽  
Yee-Chung Ma ◽  
Jia-Min Lin ◽  
Chung-Yi Li ◽  
Reuy S. Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Sick Building

scholarly journals INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT FOR A MULTISTOREY UNIVERSITY OFFICE BUILDING IN MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 93-109
Author(s):  
Abd Halid Abdullah ◽  
Yee Yong Lee ◽  
Eeydzah Aminudin ◽  
Yeong Huei Lee
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Sick Building Syndrome ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Air Quality Assessment ◽  
Sick Building

The indoor air quality (IAQ) in office buildings should be assessed for public health concerns as it relates to work performance and productivity. Therefore, this paper aims to assess the IAQ in a university office building. From this investigation, the level of contaminated indoor air is examined, the significant causes and contributing factors of contaminated indoor air are determined and a recommendation to improve the existing condition has been proposed. The physical parameters measured include air temperature, air velocity, relative humidity, and concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and also air particles. It was found that the number of air particles of 0.5 μm in diameter is about 197,748 particles/m3, while air particles of 5.0 μm in diameter is around 534 particles/m3. The collected data were then compared with a questionnaire and IAQ standards. In conclusion, the indoor air quality within the multi-storey central office building of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) is acceptable and suitable for occupation even though there were countable symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among its occupants.

Personnel’s Well-Being and Indoor Air Pollution in the Operating Rooms

1996 ◽  
pp. 219-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. D’Alessandro ◽  
M. P. Bernardi ◽  
S. Roma ◽  
G. Bellante Martiis ◽  
G. M. Fara
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Operating Rooms
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