For both the employees in a company and the customers or others who may visit the location, commercial air quality matters. Commercial buildings may accumulate toxins and irritants within the structure that exceed what might be present in a residential environment. Since persons who work in the building are exposed to daily amounts of potential health hazards in the structure, it’s important to stay vigilant to any signs of hazardous or unhealthy air quality. Here are some of the signs and causes of poor commercial air quality.
Symptoms of Poor Air Quality
- Coughing and breathing problems when there is no known pre-existing cause. This can include sneezing, allergic reactions and asthma symptoms when the individual is inside the building.
- Skin irritations caused by poor indoor air quality can mimic other symptoms such as simple dry skin.
- Nausea and headaches from chemical fumes, pesticides, cleaning formulas, and other airborne contaminants.
How to Eliminate Poor Indoor Air Quality
- The company can install professional air-quality monitors to detect the accumulation of tainted air in diverse areas of the building.
- Evaluate the HVAC system. The heating and cooling components in the building, as well as the ductwork that conveys conditioned air throughout the structure, should be inspected by a qualified commercial HVAC contractor on a regular basis.
- Air filters need to be changed on a regular basis.
- Consult an air-quality hygienist. An assessment of the building design, materials, and layout of the structure can reveal needed improvements and changes to improve the indoor environment.
- Install air-purifier technology. Air filters in the building’s HVAC system may not be sufficient to clear the air. Powerful commercial air purifiers can cleanse air in buildings as large as 20,000 square feet.
For more information about commercial air quality issues that may occur in business, industry, and other locations, contact the professionals at Jackson & Sons.
