| Document ID (ISN) | 64807 |
| CIS number |
95-1507 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-0861-1 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 132
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
How to deal with sick building syndrome. Guidance for employers, building owners and building managers |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Mar. 1995. iii, 32p. Illus. 15 ref. Price: GBP 8.50. |
| Abstract |
Part 1 of this guide describes the symptoms of sick building syndrome (dry and itchy skin, nose or throat; headaches; lethargy; irritability; stuffy or runny nose) and factors associated with the syndrome (building and office design, building services and maintenance, indoor environment, air quality and job factors). Means of investigation of the problem are also described. Part 2 describes how to create a good work environment (improving air quality, control of temperature, humidity, lighting and noise, correct office equipment and furnishings, good building maintenance procedures and work organization). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; plant health services; sick building syndrome |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
air temperature; humidity; workplace design; noise; symptoms; work design; artificial lighting; ventilation; hazard evaluation; housekeeping; preventive maintenance; offices |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Sick building syndrome
Occupational health services
|
