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Sick Building Syndrome describes a situation where the occupants of an office or building suffer from nonspecific health issues or feel under the weather when spending time in the building.
If your body is displaying persistent symptoms, such as allergies, headaches, dizziness, difficulty breathing when you are inside a house or building and go away on their own when you get fresh air or leave the premises, then this may be a sign that there is a ventilation problem.
Refers to the collective network of connected devices and the technology that facilitates communication between devices and the cloud, as well as between the devices themselves.
ORGANIC MATTER TESTING IN SCHOOLS
ATP Testing: A Valuable Tool for Foodborne Illness:
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) testing is a rapid method used to detect the presence of organic matter, including bacteria, on surfaces.
ATP is found in all living cells.
Indicator reagent: When ATP reacts with a specific reagent, it produces a measurable light signal.
Correlation: The intensity of the light signal is correlated with the amount of organic matter present.
Importance of Regular Testing
Regular testing of school kitchen surfaces and food helps to:
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Identify potential contamination:
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Ensure food safety:
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Comply with regulations:
With more companies focused on staff well-being, attention should be focused on optimising the working environment, beyond aesthetics and office perks. There is no single diagnostic test for sick building syndrome, so the aim is to monitor the various factors associated with the condition.
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What is Mold?Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
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What is Black Mold?'Black' mold is an umbrella term of not one mold type, but multiple species of mold. The mold's commonly referred to as 'black toxic' mold are mold species of stachybotrys, chaetomium, aspergillus, penicillium, and fusarium.
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How do Molds Affect People?Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).
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NO! to BleachUsing bleach in an attempt to remove mold on a porous surface like wood or drywall can have very negative effects. While it may seem you’re cleaning up the mold, you’re actually just removing the visible part you can see – the root of the mold is still there. I like to use the analogy of pulling weeds. If you just pull the top of a weed off and don’t dig out its root, we both know that weed is just going to grow back in a couple of days. Bleach cannot get to the root of the mold on a porous surface. So while the surface may appear free of mold after using bleach on it, the root of the mold will still be present and growing.
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How can I control Mold?It is important to dry water damaged areas prevent mold growth. Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. Remediate mold and consider mechanical ventilation and dehumification solutions to mitigate moisture. Absorbent materials such as drywall. ceiling tiles and carpet that become moldy may have to be replaced.