| Document ID (ISN) | 62430 |
| CIS number |
94-967 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0037-4512 - Sichere Arbeit |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kröling P. |
| Title |
Symptoms, causes and prophylaxis of sick building syndrome |
| Original title |
Symptome, Ursachen und Prophylaxe des Sick-Buildings-Syndroms [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1993, No.3, p.12-21. Illus. 41 ref. |
| Abstract |
Health problems linked to the sick building syndrome (SBS) are mostly unspecific and often can only be evaluated through subjective parameters. This article on problems of persons working in air-conditioned buildings undertakes to differentiate the physical, hygiene and technical problems in relation to SBS. Representative questionnaires were developed and measurement campaigns in selected buildings were undertaken. Prophylactic and sanitary measures are presented which include the appropriate choice and the maintenance of the system and of the filter used in the air-conditioning system. Summaries in English and German. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
multifactor aetiology; symptoms; microclimate; buildings; sick building syndrome; air conditioner disease |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
air temperature; environmental pollution; air movement; allergens; air-conditioned premises; irritants; eye irritation; migraine; thermal comfort; respiratory diseases; skin diseases; organic dust; fatigue; mucous membrane diseases; odour threshold; artificial lighting; ventilation; air conditioning; questionnaire survey; mental stress; neurological effects; psychological effects; humidity |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Sick building syndrome
Pneumoconioses
|
