Frequently Asked Questions about Office Air Quality Testing

Office air quality test services in Mississauga and Markham are crucial to ensure employees are healthy and happy. Poor air quality can put a damper on productivity and the overall health of workers and visitors. 

Since your business environment may be determined by the air quality of the office, continue reading our frequently asked questions.

The culprits of poor air quality in office settings are hazardous substances such as gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These situations call for inspection and professional air quality testing by Verify Air Quality Test technicians.

The building’s location can contribute to poor air quality, such as a nearby highway, construction site, or waterway. These factors can cause a whirlwind of dust, debris, and dampness.

Office buildings can contain hazardous materials in the walls and contents of the business. While asbestos was banned decades ago, many buildings can still have exposure to it. 

Ventilation is critical with air quality, regardless of the size of the building. Inadequate ventilation can cause polluted air to be circulated throughout the building.

Poor indoor air quality can affect one’s health and cause physical damage to the office building itself. In situations such as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), where indoor pollutants cause individuals to experience illness, these same pollutants can result in toxic mould spores destroying the office building structure.

Being in an office building for more than eight hours a day should give you a sense of accomplishment—not nausea, headaches, or life-threatening health issues. Many people have underlying health conditions such as severe allergies, asthma, and low immune systems that can be fatally affected.

Yes, poor air quality can have a detrimental effect on productivity, regardless of the type of business. Even mild symptoms caused by poor air quality can result in more sick days and absenteeism among employees. 

Meanwhile, those that can continue to work with mild symptoms may have trouble concentrating, which lowers productivity. The stress of getting behind in work and trying to make up for those absent can attribute to an employee’s ability to produce quality work. 

Even if the obvious signs of mould spores and odours are not evident, there are other signs to look out for. Employers may notice low moral among employees, an increase in sick days, reduced productivity, high turnover, consistent work errors, and increased complaints of symptoms by employees. 

If you or any of your employees are experiencing any of these signs, contact our team at Verify Air Quality Test at (905) 208-8887 for our indoor air quality services in Mississauga. We will provide a detailed report of our findings, complete with effective solutions to make your office a healthy space.