Poor air quality is bad for your health, wellbeing, productivity and, if you’re a business, your bottom line. A Harvard School of Public Health study, for example, found that poor indoor air quality cost one company $480 per employee every year due to absenteeism. The New Year is a great time to start fresh (literally)…
DetailsWhich furnace is the best choice for air quality? Take a look below. Which Furnace Is The Best Choice For Air Quality? There are two types of gas furnaces on the market today: the conventional furnace and the newer, high-efficiency, condensing furnace. On the surface, it may seem like the high-efficiency condensing furnace might be…
DetailsNatural disasters like hurricanes and forest fires are on the rise. Not only do they put your safety at risk, but they also threaten your health via poor air quality. This blog post will take a look at the ways in which forest fires affect the air quality in your home (and what you can…
DetailsIt seems as though natural disasters are on the rise when reading the headlines or listening to the new. As you can imagine, natural disasters not only put your immediate safety and valuable assets at risk, but also your health. A large reason why natural disasters impact your health is by reducing the air quality.…
DetailsGood indoor air quality is critical both at home and in the business environment. According to the EPA, indoor air quality is 5X more polluted than outdoor air, but it gets particularly worse in the winter months. Poor indoor air quality is linked with poor health, more employee sick days, and therefore lost productivity and…
DetailsIndoor air quality is absolutely important not just at home, but particularly in the workplace. Many workers spend the majority of their days in carpeted office spaces. When indoor air quality is poor, employees take more sick days and are less productive. The indoor air quality of an office is influenced primarily by the indoor…
DetailsIndoor air quality is important for any business to consider, which is why many have opted to invest in the purchase of a quality air purification system. Casinos with poor air quality are putting employee and customer health and safety at risk. Historically, the problem with air quality in a casino environment has been a…
DetailsThe pharmaceutical industry is regularly exposed to dust, raw materials and other hazardous materials. All of these elements can leave contaminants in their wake and threaten the health and safety of staff and patients. Good air quality is critical. Understanding the Risks of Poor Air Quality in the Pharmaceutical Industry Excellent air quality is essential…
DetailsOutdoor air quality gets a lot of attention, but indoor air quality is often overlooked. However, it is incredibly important, particularly as most people spend the majority of their time indoors. Businesses need to be particularly aware of their indoor air quality, and this is no truer anywhere than it is in hotels. Hotels need…
DetailsIndoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a measure of the indoor air quality in buildings. IAQ is particularly important when it comes to health and comfort. Indoor air can contain numerous contaminants, including mold and spores, carbon monoxide and radon, bacteria, viruses, vehicle engine exhaust, asbestos and clay, to name a few, all of which pose…
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