Maintaining Good Air Quality in Your Business

1/20/2021 (Permalink)

Keeping air quality at a healthy level is important for your employees' and coworkers' overall wellbeing. Contaminants in the air can lead to a number of adverse health effects. The number of contaminants can drastically rise in the wake of a flood, where mold is more likely to grow in damp conditions. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “the term ‘sick building syndrome’ 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. In contrast, the term ‘building related illness’ is used when symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed directly to airborne building contaminants.” 

There is no question that the air quality in your business can have a direct affect people’s health. This is especially true in the present, as many people are concerned with dangerous airborne particles. To protect your employees, you can take steps in order to control the level of moisture and subsequent mold after any water damage with just a few key steps.

• Make sure the original source of the water is fixed, whether it was a pipe, the roof, etc.
• Keep the areas around air conditioners and humidifiers free from moisture and pooling water
• Be aware of your building's air flow

If you experience any water damage or mold damage, please call us at SERVPRO of University Place, as soon as possible. Time is of the essence to keep your business's air quality at safe levels.

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