Breathing clean, pure air at work should be a right, not a privilege. And yet, indoor air quality (IAQ) issues continue to challenge business owners year after year. 2016 has been no different. Regardless of industry, four key categories of indoor air pollution prove the most problematic: molds, fumes, dust, and VOCs.
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In laboratories across the globe, the quality of the indoor air can make the difference between success and failure in clinical research, testing and experiments. It is crucial that laboratories such as those that specialize in in-vitro fertilization (IVF), have pristine indoor environments because pollutants can create unseen variables, undermine control factors, and otherwise skew legitimate outcomes.
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With air quality remaining a pressing issue across the country, newer buildings are now incorporating robust HVAC systems and strong air filters to help improve the living situations of tenants.
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While air impurities like dust and dirt in a confined work environment can affect the well-being of employees, these contaminants also have the potential to endanger the health of electronics, causing them to fail.
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The potential health effects of handling and processing nanomaterials could impact worker well-being, calling for engineering controls like fume hoods to act as preventative measures.
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Automotive manufacturers can help lower the amount of dangerous vapors and gases emitted by machinery by using fume extractors.
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With the manufacturing sector reporting a skills gap, some higher education institutions are training their students to help fill welding positions in a growing economy.
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Students and staff at a college in Portland, Ore., have reported negative health effects from occupying a 90-year-old building on campus that does not have proper ventilation, according to CBS affiliate KOIN.
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When working to improve the air quality within hospitals for the sake of patient health and safety, hospital facility managers must consider their buildings’ designs, according to Health Facilities Management Magazine.
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As part of the quality monitoring process for pharmaceutical products, maintaining a sterile environment with air filters is crucial.
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