INDOOR AIR-ASSOCIATED HEALTH DISORDERS IN HOUSING OFFICE WORKERS

摘要

Since moving to the first floor of a bank building, Housing Office workers reported building-related health problems whereas workers on the second floor reported none. All workers were given a modified German version of the (O)rebro questionnaire and an on-site inspection was done. More workers on the first floor reported symptoms (up to 86%) and indoor factors (up to 100%) than did workers on the second floor (18% resp. 18%). An on-site inspection of the first floor revealed environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), a not adjustable mechanical air outlet, dust load, poorly placed visual display units (VDUs), noise,and a high exposure to sunlight. No such problems were found on the second floor.It is likely that the workers' health problems are related to indoor air conditions. It is recommended that six months after remedial action the effectiveness of the remedial action should be examined.