(1888PressRelease)
October 01, 2007 - While most of us know that outdoor air pollution is detrimental to our health, very few are aware that indoor air pollution can be equally damaging. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is of particular concern since most of us spend a substantial amount of our time indoors, be it at our office, home or other commercial buildings and establishments.
There have been reports of an illness commonly known as the “sick building syndrome' that is associated with a variety of indoor environments. It is however difficult to diagnose IAQ complaints because of the number and variety of possible sources and causes and varying individual sensitivities when exposed to the same source.
The indoor air quality of air-conditioned offices is a subject of public health importance because most of us spend a substantial amount of time in such premises. Good indoor air quality can lead to improved productivity at the workplace
Good indoor air quality can lead to improved productivity at the workplace. On the other hand, poor indoor air quality will cause productivity to drop because of comfort problems, short and long term debility and sickness.
Maximum Threshold Limits for potential indoor air contaminants, as published in the World Health Organisation (WHO) & Singapore NEA "Guidelines for Good Indoor Air Quality in Office Premises"
Test Parameter Info Maximum Threshold Limit
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 1000 ppm
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 9 ppm
Formaldehyde (HCHO) 0.1 ppm
Ozone (O3) 0.05 ppm
Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) 3 ppm
Suspended Particulate Matter 150 µg/m3
Air Temperature 22.5°C – 25.5°C
Relative Humidity ≤70%
Air Velocity ≤0.25m/s
Total Bacterial Counts 500 Cfu/m3
Total Fungal Counts 500 Cfu/m3
Indoor levels of air pollutants can be 2-5 times higher, and occasionally 100 times higher, than outdoor levels says Satish Bahhda, of IAQ Consultants. IAQ's expertise is in identifying and eliminating environment -related reactions or allergies.
What we do?
IAQ is Singapore's leading specialist in the field of Indoor Environmental Quality testing("IEQ"). Our Mission is to provide our clients with practical, cost-effective solutions to Indoor Air Quality problems, and help them achieve sustainable and safer indoor working and living environments
IAQ has a vast experience of indoor environment testing, and providing customised solutions specific for the problems encountered. This has earned us a reputation for delivering Solutions for Healthier Environments - because IAQ always attacks the root cause of a problem, not just its symptoms.
We are a multi-disciplinary, environmental testing & consultancy provider. Our experience & knowledge of environmental solutions is rigourously reinforced by the application of local & international standards.
Ride on the IAQ Advantage
Our proven multi-disciplinary approach addresses all potential environmental and social-responsibility requirements, providing our clients with:
Proven combination of local know-how and international experience
Effective and cost-efficient solutions, which meet regulatory and corporate requirements
Single source responsibility
Shoulf you have issues in your environmnents and need it to be address, we welcome you to visit our site which has information regarding Essentials of Good Indoor Air Quality. Please visit http://www.iaqsg.com
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