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Concerns about indoor air quality
(IAQ) increased when energy conservation measures instituted in office buildings
during the 1970s, minimized the introduction of outside air and contributed to the buildup of indoor air contaminants. IAQ generally refers to the quality of the air in an office environment. Other terms related to IAQ include
indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and "sick building syndrome" (SBS).
Complaints about IAQ range from simple complaints, such as the air smelling odd, to more complex, where the air quality causes illness and lost work time. It may not be easy to identify a single reason for IAQ complaints because of the number and variety of possible sources, causes, and varying individual sensitivities.
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What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus |
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How is IAQ
evaluated and controlled?
Evaluation | Control |
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What additional information is available?
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