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Article: Indoor air quality: you are what you breathe.
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- Buildings
- Article date:
- April 1, 1989
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Indoor Air Quality: You Are What You Breathe
Studies and changing standards indicate it is no longer acceptable to overlook indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. The thermal comfort and associated psychological benefits of proper control of indoor temperature and relative humidity have a direct effect on employee productivity and well-being.
In fact, even "Uncle Sam" indicates indoor air quality takes precedence over all other concerns in his facilities, according to Policies & Procedures for Control of Indoor Air Quality. "Indoor air quality should not be jeopardized during operating hours by excessive `off periods' for air-handling apparatus to save energy ...