Nowadays people face a variety of risks to their health. Indoor air pollution is one of such risks. Clean air is essential for good health, and this is especially true when it comes to indoor air. With today environmental problems you may wonder that the risks to health are greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors. We all spend most of our time inside; at home or at work. Research studies show people spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors. Many people today are concerned about indoor air quality.

Indoor pollution sources are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems. Bad ventilation can increase levels of indoor air pollution by not carrying pollutants out of the facility and by not bringing in enough outdoor air. Humidity levels and high temperature can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.

Indoor pollutants and humidity levels rise. Fortunately there is a plenty of equipment and strategies for mechanical ventilation available today. People expect that air conditioning systems and air exchangers that have a fresh air supply will bring in fresh air, and then provide it to the indoors while exhausting pollutants outside.

If your office is equipped with mechanical ventilation devices, you can enjoy good indoor air quality. But if there is no air conditioning systems installed in your workplace, rely only on natural ventilation. In this case air moves through opened windows and doors.  Air movement is caused by differences in air temperature between outdoors and indoors and by wind. That’s why strive to keep your office windows oped as long as it’s possible due to weather conditions. Sometimes weather conditions can dramatically reduce the amount of air that penetrates your facility. This in turn will trigger accumulation of pollutants that may cause big health problems.

Also, such contaminants like dust from construction or renovation, cleaning supplies, mold, pesticides, and other chemicals may cause poor indoor air quality. Poor indoor air quality has been tied to symptoms such as dizziness, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, and fatigue. Fortunately, these effects are oftentimes short-term and treatable. But more severe effects can cause heart disease, respiratory diseases, and even cancer.

That’s why it’s a necessity to improve your facility’s indoor air quality. Whether it’s your home or  your office do everything possible to protect the health of your loved ones or colleagues.