Describes a study which aimed to quantify health symptom reports in four 'non-problem' buildings. Also attempted to assess the relationship between symptoms and air quality measures, characteristics of workstations and psychosocial aspects of the workplace. The method used environmental sampling and a questionnaire. High report of symptoms contrasted with low measured contaminant levels. Symptoms were associated with occupant perception of air movement, dryness, odour, and noise.
Health symptoms and the work environment in four non-problem United States office buildings.
Year:
1995
Bibliographic info:
Scand J Work Environ Health, No 21, 1995, pp 51-59, 6 tabs, 27 refs.