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Chapter 2

Chapter 2. Health Concerns. Health Effects • Chronic Health Effects • Building-Related Illnesses • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis • Sick Building Syndrome • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity • Acceptable Indoor Environments. Chapter 2. Health Concerns.

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Chapter 2

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  1. Chapter 2 Health Concerns Health Effects • Chronic Health Effects • Building-Related Illnesses • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis • Sick Building Syndrome • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity • Acceptable Indoor Environments

  2. Chapter 2 Health Concerns Health Effects • Chronic Health Effects • Building-Related Illnesses • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis • Sick Building Syndrome • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity • Acceptable Indoor Environments

  3. A wide array of symptoms may manifest in building occupants who are subjected to poor indoor air quality.

  4. Reactions to contaminants are either acute or chronic. Acute effects are seen immediately. Chronic effects are seen long term.

  5. Contaminants may be categorized according to the health effects they produce.

  6. Refrigerant monitoring systems alert personnel if leaks occur.

  7. Mold is the most common contaminant in industrial buildings. However, it is possible for pollen and animal dander to enter a building’s air supply.

  8. Cooling towers may be a breeding area for Legionella bacteria.

  9. Asthma may be triggered by many different environmental factors. To minimize risk, certain basic steps should be followed.

  10. Sick building syndrome and building-related illness both encompass diseases due to poor IAQ. Building-related illnesses have identifiable causes, whereas sick building syndrome conditions do not.

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