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[The effective smoking corner in an office]
1Institute of Industrial and Environmental Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Fukuoka, Japan.
Sangyo Eiseigaku Zasshi = Journal of Occupational Health
|March 9, 2000
Summary
An effective, low-cost smoking corner significantly reduced secondhand smoke exposure in offices. This intervention improved indoor air quality and protected non-smokers from environmental tobacco smoke.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Health
- Building Science
Context:
- Passive smoking poses significant health risks in shared workspaces.
- Existing ventilation systems may not adequately control environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).
- A practical, cost-effective solution is needed to mitigate ETS exposure in offices.
Purpose:
- To design and implement a low-cost, effective smoking corner to prevent passive smoking in an office environment.
- To evaluate the impact of the smoking corner on indoor air quality, specifically suspended airborne particle concentration.
- To assess employee perception of air quality improvements.
Summary:
- A dedicated smoking corner was constructed using transparent, nonflammable screens and four exhaust fans to contain environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).
- The exhaust air rate was calculated based on the smoking corner's volume and cigarette consumption.
- Post-installation monitoring showed a significant decrease in suspended airborne particle concentration in the non-smoking area.
Impact:
- The intervention effectively reduced passive smoking exposure for non-smoking employees.
- Installation of the smoking corner led to a measurable improvement in overall office air quality.
- This study demonstrates a practical and affordable method for improving workplace air quality in the presence of smoking.
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