An excerpt from Guidelines for Good
Indoor Air Quality in Office Premises (1996) by Ministry of the
Environment, explains how air quality can be better by maintaining the design
and construction of the office buildings. On top of the existing air conditioning,
mechanical ventilation system should be designed to reduce air pollution.
Building materials should not produce any chemicals that will contaminate the
air. Installations should be constructed in a way that reduces the risk of
leakage. The outdoor air intakes should not be surrounded by sources of air
pollution. Windows should be within reach so that cleaning can be done
effectively. During construction, only professionals should examine the area.
Building should be constructed such that contaminants would not enter. Air
ducts should be accessible for inspection and cleaning. Outdoor and indoor air
should be filtered to remove pollutants.
Thesis: While, the Ministry of Environment provides essential details on what could be done to gain good indoor air quality, it fails to discuss other problems that could also affect the office workers.
References:
Environmental Research and Public Health
(2018). Assessment of Indoor Air Quality Problems in Office-Like
Environments: Role of Occupational Health Services.
www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/741/pdf
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