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If the eyes are burning – think of formaldehyde

formaldehyde in an office

formaldehyde in an office

Sick in an office room

Six months ago Anne Hopf took up her new job in a public authority in North-Hesse/Germany. She is sitting in an office space of twenty square meters, together with a colleague. In the room are built-in wardrobes, shelves and many about seventy well-stocked folder. Four weeks ago Anne Hopf complains often of headaches and burning eyes. The colleague of Anne, however, has no complaints. The supervisor has addressed the matter and commissioned a building biologists for root cause analysis. Based on the described symptoms and the existing spatial features, the expert suggests an air sample in formaldehyde.
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Reduce electromagnetic pollution in the office

reduce elektromagnetic fields at work

be vigilant against elektromagnetic fields at work

An employee of an engineering company complained for months about eye problems. In the Eye Clinic Robert M. was tested among other things, a sensitivity to electromagnetic fields. In fact, increased intraocular pressure, after a field source has been turned on in his surroundings. After this diagnosis, a building biologist made on the search for the problem. His order was: reduce electromagnetic pollution in the office.
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Daylight in the workplace as a hygiene factor

daylight in the workplace

daylight in the workplace

Daylight in the workplace promotes the health and performance of employees. Scientific studies have shown a number of advantages for the physical and mental well-being: control of day and night rhythm, strengthening it immune system, release of serotonin, vitamin A and D synthesis, protection of the eyes, and others. In technical terms, the boundary conditions at the workplace are called hygiene factors. Reason enough to become familiar with the most important parameters for the lighting of work.
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