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CH3041
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
v Building materials: formaldehyde is one of the VOCs that is commonly used in resin composites : particle boards, fabrics, plastics, Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) foams.
• In the workplace personal
samplers are
now used to monitor problem gases.
now used to monitor problem gases.
• TLV are used
to set acceptable levels.
• High levels of formaldehyde and other
VOC
gases such as phenol are typically associated with SBS. The syndrome produces symptoms such as skin irritations, dizziness, headaches, nausea ….
gases such as phenol are typically associated with SBS. The syndrome produces symptoms such as skin irritations, dizziness, headaches, nausea ….
• Careful choice of
materials is the solution.
