Factors affecting the health of Office Staff
Breathing in polluted office air can cause many health issues, including breathing infections, chronic headaches, deep tiredness and loss of focus.
PM
Fine particles in a Singaporean office normally drift in from the polluted air outside.
CO2
CO2 in the office builds up from staff breathing, and good ventilation is what keeps it in check.
VOCs
Given off by normal building supplies, office tech, strong cleaning chemicals and personal products.
HCHO
Gets into the workplace when fresh carpets, new furniture and wet paints give off hidden gases.
Ozone
Normally forms as a by-product when you run heavy office gear such as large printers and copiers.
Humidity
Indoor moisture levels jump up and down with the building size, headcount and the weather outside.
Temperature
Managed by your HVAC system, but also pushed around by weather, warm machines and body heat.
Noise
Comes from office electronics, loud HVAC fans, staff talking and street noise.
PM & PM10
Harms lung function, puts stress on the heart and weakens the blood vessels.
VOCs
Stings the eyes, nose and throat; certain VOCs are known to raise cancer risk.
CO2
Cuts concentration, lowers productivity and makes clear thinking much harder.
Temperature
Swings moods, breaks focus, lowers output and raises the risk of heat illness.
Ozone
Irritates the airways and can quickly make existing breathing problems worse.
Noise
Spikes daily stress, breaks mental focus and wears down general mental health.
Health Impacts on Staff
Short-Term Health Effects
Eye, nose, and throat irritation
Pollutants can quickly irritate the eyes, nose and throat, causing redness, heavy watering, burning and sneezing.
Respiratory problems
Pollutants in the air can inflame the airways and lungs, which leads to coughing, short breaths and a tight chest.
Cardiovascular problems
Even short exposure to heavy air pollution can raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes and related heart emergencies.
Headaches
Common pollutants like PM2.5, NO2 and Ozone can irritate the nose and throat lining, which sparks bad headaches.
Long-Term Health Effects:
Chronic respiratory diseases
Dirty air damages your lungs over time and can spark chronic breathing diseases like asthma, COPD and lung cancer.
Other health problems
Breathing polluted air is also linked to other major health problems, like diabetes, fertility issues and harm to the nerves and brain.
DID YOU KNOW?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that poor indoor air quality causes roughly 4.3 million deaths around the world each year.
Sources of Air Pollution in Offices
Offices soak up pollution from building materials, office tech, personal care items, smoke and outdoor smog. These toxins can irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs, while also triggering headaches, dizziness, nausea and sudden asthma attacks.
Office equipment
Normal printers, photocopiers and computers pump VOCs, ozone and nitrogen dioxide into the air.
Cleaning products
Many industrial cleaning products carry VOCs, and these can burn the eyes, nose and throat.
Dusting
Floating dust holds mould spores, bacteria and other things that can inflame your airways.
High occupancy
High CO2 levels can trigger headaches, dizzy spells, nausea, poor work output and other health issues.
Air Quality Solutions
Prana Air brings you robust air quality solutions for offices, with smart monitors and fresh air machines. These devices clear the air, reduce health hazards, raise worker output and cut back on sick days.
Fresh Air Machine
This premium air purifier pulls in fresh outdoor air while it blocks pollutants, allergens and bad odours, and it keeps oxygen levels high.
- Fitted with multi-layer HEPA Filters
- Offers up to 99.5% cleaning efficiency
- Greatly improves the air ventilation
The Comparison
Prana Air fresh air machines bring big benefits to corporate offices, such as cleaner air, fewer illnesses and higher output. You can see the direct impact below.
Without Fresh Air Solutions
- Drags down overall work output
- Creates a very uncomfortable space
- Keeps the whole workspace unhealthy
With Fresh Air Solutions
- Boosts the team's overall output
- Raises general comfort levels
- Keeps the whole workspace healthy
The Harvard School of Public Health found that employees in clean-air offices were 10% more productive than those working in polluted ones.
The University of California, Berkeley looked at offices using fresh air machines. Workers there saw a 30% lower risk of developing asthma than those without them.
Freemium Services
You can view and review your office air quality data on LCD screens, in the AQI App or on our custom web dashboards.
TV Dashboard App
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AQI Mobile App
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Air Quality Solutions for corporate offices. Have questions? We are here to help.
Office air pollution means harmful particles in indoor air that can cause breathing issues, allergies, bad headaches and lower worker output.
A monitor tracks indoor pollution in real time and keeps the workspace healthy, because it lets you fix bad air right away.
Prana Air's monitor uses advanced sensors to spot PM2.5, PM10, CO2, VOCs and temperature, and it sends live data to an easy app.
It lets you make choices based on data to clean the air, which leads to healthier workers and much higher output.
Prana Air's Fresh Air Machine scrubs the outdoor air, removes pollutants and pushes a constant flow of clean air indoors to protect lung health.
Industrial Applications
No matter your size, Prana Air gives you smart, low-cost and accurate air quality tools for many fields.
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