Over the past decade, there has been an increased concern with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in both the environmental health and safety fields as well as with the general public. Indoor air quality refers to the quality of air within public buildings and private homes. Poor IAQ or "sick building syndrome" are terms used whenever the occupants of these areas experience adverse health effects that subside upon leaving the building. The symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, itching burning eyes, skin irritation, nasal congestion, throat irritation and nausea.

Many different types of indoor pollutants have been implicated as the sources of IAQ problems including: airborne dust, bioaerosols, carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), environmental tobacco smoke, formaldehyde, ozone (O3), radon and volatile organic compounds (VOC´s). Other environmental factors such as ambient temperature, relative humidity, noise and ventilation, also contribute to the quality and comfort of your work environment.

The Environmental Health and Safety Office is equipped with personnel and the equipment to evaluate and help correct IAQ concerns.