Sick Building Syndrome
Sick Building Syndrome by Rn James Hewitt, published by Lulu.com on December 18, 2006, is a comprehensive exploration of indoor air pollution and its implications for human health. This 116-page book delves into the relatively unknown syndrome known as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), discussing its causes, prevention strategies, and potential solutions. The author addresses the significant environmental threats posed by indoor air quality, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and highlights the importance of understanding how buildings can become “sick.”
Readers will find a thorough examination of various factors contributing to SBS, including ventilation issues and both chemical and biological contaminants. The book reviews the impact of bacteria, viruses, and molds on indoor environments and offers practical methods for prevention and remediation. Additionally, the final chapter outlines a plan for establishing a monitoring team to address complaints related to SBS, making this work relevant for anyone concerned about the health and safety of indoor spaces.
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Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has in the past, defined indoor air pollution as one of the most significant environmental threats to human health? This syndrome is relatively unknown and poorly researched. The causes of how a building can be considered “sick” will be explained and discussed. The prevention and some solutions for the syndrome, known as SBS, will be discussed. The ventilation issues that promote SBS will be broached. Chemical contamination, such as outdoor and indoor contaminants will be reviewed. Biological contamination caused by bacteria, viruses, and molds will be explained extensively. I will review methods for the prevention of SBS and offer some solutions. This will benefit you and all the people who work, live, or play in the building. In the last chapter I will explain in detail about my plan for the creation of a Team to monitor your building and any complaints regarding SBS.
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