Modern-day organizations emphasize creating a healthy and safe working environment for employees so they feel comfortable. Many factors make organizational working environments healthy, but employers often overlook one aspect that has much to do with employee behavior at work-— indoor air quality. The quality of indoor air within office spaces
Keeping up with indoor air quality in industrial environments is crucial because the health and well-being of workers are at risk in the otherwise case. Contaminated air in industrial and commercial settings leads to adverse health effects on workers, including acute and chronic lung, respiratory and heart diseases. Indoor air
Carbon dioxide instantly became the highlight during the times of COVID-19 because the virus remains stable in environments with high levels of CO2. Research studies have claimed that spaces with poor ventilation measures contain CO2 levels that are dangerous to human health. The University of Bristol also attributed carbon dioxide
ASHRAE 241, a new standard published in June 2023, was developed as an extension of ASHRAE’s epidemic task force in response to a request from the White House. It is the latest code for “Control of Infectious Aerosols.” Also referred to as the Indoor Quality Standard, ASHRAE Standard 241 focuses
Australia is the first nation to drive the world-leading change by banning the usage, production and distribution of engineered stone effective from July 1, 2024. Workplace relations and WHS ministers agreed upon the ban during a meeting held on December 13 on the recommendation of Safe Work Australia, an agency
The word “virus” is familiar to the world, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic! Although the pandemic is over, the game of viruses isn’t. As the season shifts from hot to cold, seasonal diseases surface, and flu and respiratory diseases are the most common. While the world cares for corona and
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) ministers have announced new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL), which will be applicable from 1 December 2026. The Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) are nothing new but an upgrade to the existing Workplace Exposure Standards (WES), which are currently applicable in Australia, to control the level of
“We need our leaders to act and put in place public health mechanisms that absolutely guarantee that our air is safe to breathe,” Dr Bronwyn King AO. After facing a deadly pandemic, and an increase in the rate of transmissible infections, the rising concerns about indoor air quality are valid.
Nature paints masterpieces of vibrant hues during autumn, shedding the greens and replacing them with greens, tangerines, and yellows. Nature arrests attention, making one feel lost in crispy air, earthy smell, and cosy evenings beside the fireplace. As much as the scenic autumn picture mesmerizes the minds, it leaves you
As the orangish-yellow hues take over the greens in the garden, and the chill breeze blows as the temperature falls, people experience a natural urge to shut the windows and enjoy indoors. Welcoming, cosy, and heartwarming as it feels, relations simmer among family and friends, enjoying warm emotions and sweet