Companies responding to health concerns are focused on improving indoor air quality
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Is climate change making office air worse?
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Not just climate change
It’s not just germs and external pollution firms are worried about. Sources of volatile toxins can also include office cleaning products and air fresheners, as well as fit-out materials, such as paint, glue and carpets.
This has companies turning to BMS systems and indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors in a bid to monitor nasties and protect the health of employees.
While costs are a concern, the financial benefits can be significant. Spending $40 per person can reap annual productivity benefits of up to $7,000 per person, according to studies carried out by Joseph Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.