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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Building Science

Background:

  • Sick building syndrome (SBS) is characterized by nonspecific symptoms in building occupants.
  • These symptoms lead to increased sickness absenteeism and reduced worker productivity.
  • SBS is recognized as a significant occupational health hazard.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the causes of sick building syndrome.
  • To discuss management strategies for affected buildings and occupants.
  • To explore preventive measures to mitigate sick building syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on sick building syndrome.
  • Analysis of reported symptoms and contributing factors.
  • Synthesis of current management and prevention guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Nonspecific symptoms are linked to indoor environmental factors.
  • Absenteeism and productivity loss are direct consequences of SBS.
  • Effective management requires addressing building-related causes.

Conclusions:

  • Sick building syndrome poses a considerable risk to workplace health.
  • Proactive management and prevention are crucial for mitigating SBS.
  • Further research into specific building-related triggers is warranted.