The term
"Sick Building Syndrome" (SBS) is recognized by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is used to describe
situations in which building occupants experience acute health and
comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building,
but no specific illness or cause can be identified. The complaints may
be localized in a particular room or zone, or may be widespread
throughout the building.
Some indicators of Sick Building Syndrome:
- Headaches
- Breathing Difficulty (especially those pre-disposed such as Asthma and Allergy sufferers)
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Nausea and Dizziness
- Eye, nose or throat irritation
- Fever, chills, muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Moodiness
- Sensitivity to odors
- The cause of the symptoms is unknown
Sick Building Syndrome in offices is costly to employers. Lost productivity from employee sick days.
Causes of or contributing factors to
Sick Building Syndrome:
- Biological contaminants: Bacteria, molds, pollen, and
viruses are types of biological contaminants. These contaminants may
breed in stagnant water that has accumulated in ducts, humidifiers and
drain pans, or where water has collected on ceiling tiles, carpeting,
or insulation. Older homes are particularly susceptible and can be a
source of biological contaminants. Physical symptoms related to
biological contamination include cough, chest tightness, fever, chills, muscle aches, and allergic responses such
as mucous membrane irritation and upper respiratory congestion. One
indoor bacterium, Legionella, has caused both Legionnaire's Disease and
Pontiac Fever. Our treatment process will safely destroy these biological contaminants.
- Chemical
contaminants from indoor sources: Most indoor air pollution comes from
sources inside the building. Pesticides, and cleaning agents may emit
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde. Our
treatment process leaves no harmful chemical residue and will oxidize
most VOCs
- Chemical contaminants from outdoor sources: The
outdoor air that enters a building can be a source of indoor air
pollution. For example, pollutants from motor vehicle exhausts;
plumbing vents, and building exhausts (e.g., bathrooms and kitchens)
can enter the building through poorly located air intake vents,
windows, and other openings. In addition, combustion products can enter
a building from a nearby garage.
- Environmental tobacco
smoke contributes high levels of VOCs, other toxic compounds, and
respirable particulate matter. Our generators are effective at
removing heavy smoke odors that have permeated the area.
Did You Know?
Our generators were tested by an independent research company
and found to be 99.99% effective in killing indoor biological
contaminants including Viruses, Bacteria, MRSA, Mold, E.coli,
Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Anthrax, Salmonella, Listeria, and
Legionella.
Our treatment process also eradicates smoke odor, dust mites, bed bugs, cockroaches, insects and other vermin and pests.
Several Studies Have Verified the Effectiveness of O3 as a Safe Disinfectant