OFFICE SAFETY

Common Office Safety and Health Hazards - Ventilation

Sources of air pollution in the office that can cause health problems include:

Natural agents (e.g., carbon monoxide, microorganisms, radon)

Synthetic chemicals (e.g., formaldehyde, cleaning fluids, cigarette smoke, asbestos).

An adequate office ventilation system which delivers quality indoor air and provides for comfortable humidity and temperature is a necessity.

Where printing or copying machines are present, an exhaust ventilation system which draws particulates and gases away from the employees' breathing zone should be present.

Office machines and ventilation system components should be checked and maintained on a regular basis.

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