Posted in Air Quality, on November 20, 2015
Are your employees showing signs of sluggishness or decreased productivity? Perhaps you should make these vital changes. On average, employees spend approximately five hours at their desks daily and companies pay for that time. However, the outcomes of an employee's work vs. time spent don't often match up. The need to enhance and ensure employee productivity is a reality businesses can't ignore, especially due to increasing competition from rival companies. As such, it's important to maintain and enhance productivity in these ways.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on November 10, 2015
You're probably aware that mold affects the air you breathe, but do you know how this happens? Perhaps it's time you did. Mold is a term for numerous kinds of unwanted fungi that exist outdoors and indoors. Microorganisms such as fungi help in the breakdown of dead material, making them an important part of the earth's ongoing life cycle. However, their proliferation in buildings can affect indoor air quality (IAQ) adversely, creating hazardous medical conditions for the occupants. If you wish to understand how the fungi affect IAQ, check this out.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on October 30, 2015
Are you aware that having plants at the workplace can help improve air quality? Perhaps you should consider these options. Pollution can frequently be greater inside an office than outdoors because air conditioners draw air in from outdoors, but don't filter pollutants. The air then circulates around your office continuously and combines with indoor contaminants, for instance volatile organic compounds.
Read MorePosted in Weather, on October 29, 2015
Proper temperature and relative humidity levels inside your home are an important part of maintaining good indoor air quality and comfort levels. The term ‘relative humidity’ may sound familiar, but many homeowners don’t truly know what it means and what kind of effects it can have on your indoor environment.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on October 26, 2015
How clean is the air at your workplace? Are you aware of the potential sources of air pollution? Indoor air quality (IAQ) at the workplace is the topic of considerable attention nowadays, and for good reason. The air quality indoors can affect the comfort, productivity and health of building occupants profoundly.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on October 23, 2015
Do you constantly wake up feeling tired or are you experiencing chronic stuffiness? Perhaps you need to improve your indoor air quality. When you sleep, your body typically recharges itself, rejuvenates its senses, and restores its energy in preparation for another day. However, frequent sleep interruptions can cause you to wake up cranky and tired. What most people don't realize is that there's a direct relationship between sleep quality and air quality. For this reason, indoor air quality plays an important role in determining sleep quality. If you're constantly complaining of poor sleep, check this out.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on October 06, 2015
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on September 24, 2015
Are you aware that you share your living space with bacteria? Discover the kinds that exist in your home. Bacterial organisms are virtually everywhere, from your home to workplace and even in the air you inhale. Few people know that numerous bacteria not only coexist with us constantly, but could also affect your home's air quality. In indoor settings, bacteria exist on surfaces and in the air. High bacteria levels indoors indicate poor ventilation or building maintenance. Here's a look at common bacteria in and around your home.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on September 18, 2015
When was the last time you tested your home for radon? Perhaps it's time you did. Radon is a natural, radioactive gas, which you can't detect without special equipment. It's approximated that someone who doesn't smoke and is exposed to high radon levels over a lifetime has a 1 in 20 chance of getting cancer in the lungs. This number increases to 1 in 3 for a smoker exposed to high radon levels over a lifetime.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on September 04, 2015
Are you aware that certain gases are potentially harmful to your health? Discover whether they might be the cause of your symptoms. A major part of our health originates from how clean the air we inhale is. You'll realize that carcinogens and fumes from factories and harmful gases are around us, consequently affecting air quality. Numerous kinds of air pollutants exist, and their exact concentration and composition depend on the type of chemicals/fuel involved as well as the source activity.
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