Factors affecting the health of Office Employees
Breathing polluted air at the office can lead to many health problems. These include airway infections, headaches, feeling tired and trouble focusing.
PM
Fine particulate matter inside an office mostly comes in from the outdoor air around it
CO2
Office CO2 comes from the people breathing in it, and ventilation shapes the level.
VOCs
Comes from office materials, equipment, cleaning agents and personal care products.
HCHO
Gets into the office air as furniture and carpets slowly give off gas.
Ozone
Often comes from office machines such as printers and copiers
Humidity
Indoor levels change with building design, headcount and the weather.
Temperature
Set by HVAC systems, but also shaped by weather, equipment and body heat
Noise
Comes from office machines, HVAC systems, people talking and outside noise.
PM & PM10
Harms breathing, the heart and blood vessel health
VOCs
Irritates eyes, nose, throat; some may cause cancer
CO2
Lowers focus and output, harms clear thinking
Temperature
Affects mood, focus and output; raises heat illness risk
Ozone
Irritates the lungs and can make illness worse
Noise
Raises stress, breaks focus and harms mental health
Health Impacts on Employees
Some Short-Term Health Effects
Eye, nose, and throat irritation
Air pollutants can also irritate the eyes, nose and throat, which may lead to redness, watering, burning and sneezing.
Respiratory problems
Air pollutants can irritate the airways & lungs, leading to coughing, shortness of breath & a tight chest.
Cardiovascular problems
Even short-term exposure to air pollution can raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart and blood vessel events.
Headaches
Air pollutants such as PM2.5, NO2 and O3 can cause headaches, as they irritate the lining of the nose and throat.
Long-Term Health Effects:
Chronic respiratory diseases
Air pollutants can damage the lungs over time. This can lead to long-term lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
Other health problems
Air pollutants have also been linked to other health problems. These include diabetes, reproductive problems, and problems with the nerves and brain.
DO YOU KNOW?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that indoor air pollution causes 4.3 million deaths each year around the world.
Sources of air pollution in Offices
Offices can be polluted by building materials, office equipment, personal care products, cigarette smoke and outdoor air. These pollutants can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and airways, and they can also cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and asthma attacks.
Office equipment
Printers, photocopiers and computers can give off VOCs, ozone and nitrogen dioxide.
Cleaning products
Many cleaning products contain VOCs, and these can irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Dusting
Dust can carry mold spores, bacteria and other pollutants, and these can irritate the airways.
High occupancy
High CO2 levels can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, lower work output and other health problems.
Air Quality Solutions
Prana Air offers air quality solutions for offices, such as air quality monitors and fresh air machines. These can improve the air you breathe, cut health risks, lift productivity and reduce sick days.
Fresh Air Machine
It is an advanced air purifier that brings in fresh outdoor air, filters out pollutants, allergens and odors, and keeps oxygen levels up.
- Comes with multi-layer HEPA Filters
- Promises you up to 99.5% efficiency
- Improves air ventilation
The Comparison
Prana Air fresh air machines offer several benefits for office spaces, such as better air quality, fewer illnesses and higher productivity. Here, you can see how the two settings compare.
Without Fresh Air Solutions
- Lowers work productivity
- Uncomfortable experience
- Unhealthy environment
With Fresh Air Solutions
- Improves work productivity
- Higher comfort level
- Healthy environment
A study by the Harvard School of Public Health found that workers in offices with good air quality were 10% more productive than those in offices with poor air.
Another study, by the University of California, Berkeley, looked at offices with fresh air machines. Workers there had a 30% lower risk of getting asthma than those in offices without them.
Freemium Services
You can view or analyze your office air quality data on LCD screens, in the AQI App or on our web-dashboards.
TV Dashboard App
Web-Dashboards for Offices
AQI Mobile App
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Frequently Asked Questions
About air quality solutions for offices and corporates. Have questions? We're here to help.
Office air pollution means harmful pollutants in indoor air. It can cause breathing problems, allergies, headaches and lower output among staff.
An Air Quality Monitor tracks indoor pollutants in real time. This helps keep the workplace healthy, because you can spot and fix air quality issues quickly.
Prana Air's monitor uses advanced sensors to detect pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, CO2, VOCs and temperature. It then shows real-time data on a simple interface and app.
It lets you make choices based on data for better air quality, which leads to healthier employees and higher productivity.
Prana Air's Fresh Air Machine filters the outdoor air, removes pollutants and keeps a steady supply of clean air flowing indoors, which supports better lung health.
Industrial Applications
No matter how small or large a business is, Prana Air has a solution. We offer a wide choice of smart, low-cost and highly accurate air quality tools for many industries.
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