What Employers Can Do About Indoor Air Quality
While there is no OSHA standard for indoor air quality (IAQ), the potential risks are significant. Here are some helpful tips to help protect your workers and keep them comfortable.
Resources cited in this article include a new OSHA publication, Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings, as well as EPA and industry documents, experts, and websites.
What Is IAQ?
IAQ refers to the quality of the air inside buildings as represented by concentrations of pollutants and thermal conditions like temperature and humidity. These affect the health, comfort, and performance of people who work in those buildings. Light and noise are also considered IAQ factors. (more…)