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Air Quality We Breathe At Home Or In The Workplace
By Peter McGarry
How would you rate the quality of air in your workplace? More
importantly what factors are you considering when rating it?
Your home or work environment may be causing you additional health risks without
you realizing it. On average, Canadians spend about 80-90 percent of their time
indoors, thus the quality of indoor air is very important. Ask yourself a few
questions:
Does fresh, outside air flow into the room or office you are usually in?
Is the room humid?
Are there any gas-fired appliances?
Is your furniture composed of particle board or wood laminents?
These questions need to be addressed when determining the quality of air in our
home or workplace. Here are the reasons why.
Does fresh, outside air flow into the room or office you are usually in? Better
insulation can save on heating costs, but it limits the amount of fresh air that
enters and leaves your house or office.As a lot of water vapour is produced from
normal human activities, fresh air is necessary to get rid of this extra
humidity.
Is the room humid?
Humid or damp conditions in your home can encourage the growth of mould and dust
mites. Mould can develop from too much humidity, building leaks, refrigerator
drip pans, bathroom surfaces and flooding. Mouldy smells from carpet, wood and
gypsum board are a sign that they harbour fungi. Stale water in humidifiers and
air conditioners can lead to the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Are there any gas-fired appliances?
Typically, oven and pilot light emissions are not vented and can contribute
significantly to indoor levels of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and
formaldehyde. Of emerging interest as a potential source of indoor air pollution
is the wood burning stove. Since combustion is much less complete with wood than
with oil and gas furnaces, pollution emissions can be greater. Though
by-products should be vented to the outside, leaks and improper operation of
these appliances can cause emissions to the indoors. Kerosene heaters are
becoming increasingly popular for space heating. Since these systems are often
unvented, the potential for high level contamination exists.
Is your furniture composed of particle board or laminated wood?
Formaldehyde is released from laminated wood and particleboard in which
formaldehyde-containing resins have been used. Urea formaldehyde foam insulation
is a significant source of formaldehyde and possibly other gaseous products.
Insulating materials such as fibreglass can release particulate matter to indoor
air.
Health Risks
Illnesses caused by poor air quality range from skin irritation to sneezing and
asthma. In some cases, toxins from fungi can cause illness. Toxins in dust can
produce fever and flu-like symptoms, especially if the environment is damp.
Viruses can also be found in indoor air, but they do not usually lead to
illness. A virus does not survive long in air, and getting sick usually results
from contact with infected people.
Peter McGarry
info@magneticrevolution.com
For additional free information on health issues regarding air, water, fitness,
nutrition and sleep, please visit
www.magneticrevolution.com. This site is a guide to improving your quality
of life.
About The Author
I take an active role in my health and well-being. I created a site
www.magneticrevolution.com, for others to read articles about everyday
issues on air and water quality, sleep, nutrition and fitness with the intention
to create awareness for improving our quality of life.
info@magneticrevolution.com
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