Statistics from the EPA found that the air inside is worse than the air outside, in some cases by as much as 70%. If the air inside your home or office is of poor quality, it could be making you sick and costing you money. If you are running a business, poor air quality could be negatively affecting the production of your workers and if it continues, you could wind up with a visit from OSHA.
POLLUTANTS CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO
short- and long-term health problems, including asthma, respiratory tract infections, allergic reactions, headaches, congestion, eye and skin irritations, coughing, sneezing, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.
INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS
can cause discomfort, and reduce attendance and productivity. Recent data suggest that poor IAQ can reduce a person's ability to perform specific mental tasks requiring concentration, calculation, or memory.
INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS ALSO
speed up building deterioration. For example, uncontrolled moisture can result in mold growth that leads to the structural decay of building components.
POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY
strains relationships among employees, family members, parents, teachers, students and school administrations.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS
can result in liability issues or lawsuits.