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[Influence of work climate on the sick building syndrome]
N Magnavita1, P Ferraro, F Vincenti
1Istituto di Medicina del Lavoro dell'Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma.
Abstract:
The potential risk factors for sick building syndrome (SBS) are not yet well elucidated. A questionnaire was administered concerning environmental conditions at the work place and complaints before and after the take-over of one company from another corporation. Workers had to move into new company, but were still working in old office building. Before the change, environmental objective and subjective conditions and workers' wellbeing were within normal range. The change did not involved air quality, however results of the questionnaire demonstrated an increased irritation of the mucous membranes and a reduction of well-being. The level and severity of symptoms appeared to be related to perceived indoor environment quality, and depression score. High stress related to work changes was found to be significantly associated with SBS symptoms. The psychosocial work environment can be an important predictor of SBS symptoms.
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