Safety Bulletin-4

Lack of fresh air means low oxygen it kills slowly brain cells.

Fresh air is a necessity for both physical and mental health.

But unfortunately most of us, due to living and working in confined areas,
don’t get the optimal amount of fresh air needed.

Impurities may be breathed in again and again.

If AC is shut or fresh air is reduced buildings re-circulated air within the

systems, which include indoor pollution, and higher level of carbon dioxide
levels.

Fresh air has a number of positive actions, including:

 Helps to keep mood buoyant and positive.

 Decreased survival of bacteria & viruses in the air.
 Lower body temperature

Affects from a lack of fresh air, are caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain
include:

 Fatigue
 Drowsiness
 Dullness of mind
 Irritability
You may have heard of Sick
Building Syndrome (SBS). This
refers to a number of ailments
that occur as a result of exposure
to harmful chemical toxins at a
home or work building.

The main conditions for

experiencing Sick Building
Syndrome are spending long
periods of time in well-sealed,
poorly ventilated buildings that
contain indoor air toxins.
Some of the toxins that may be present
these types of buildings are:

 Synthetic fibres in furniture

 Formaldehyde
 Dust mites
 Mould and mildew
 Volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) which are organic
chemicals that have a high
vapour pressure at ordinary
room temperature.
 Carpet fibres, etc.

Some of these problems can be

corrected by changes in heating,
ventilation, or event change your
cleaning products.

Other ways include:--

Run Air conditioner

with sufficient fresh air
component and optimal
temperature of 22
degree centigrade to 24
degree centigrade

Open blinds to let in some sun

rays.

Use natural alternatives for air

fresheners, cleansers and other
cleaning products.

Add live plants which can

absorb toxins right from the air.
Good choices of plants are
Peace lilies, golden pathos ,
and dracaenas.
 Symptoms Related to Sick Building
Syndrome:

A number of symptoms can occur with

SBS, and they include:

 Nausea
 Headache
 Dizziness
 Fatigue
 Concentration Difficulties
 Irritation of Eye, Nose & Throat

It is also possible to experience long-term psychological effects in the form of disorders

such as anxiety, depression, and paranoia.

Think before asking for shutting the AC in the closed building office .Use light warm
cloth instead

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For more details, please contact: Aasif Jameel, Head - Health & Safety, Egis-India on

Aasif.J@egis-india.com