Sick building syndrome (SBS) refers to a situation in which the occupants of a building experience acute health- or comfort-related effects that appear to be directly related to the time spent in the building.
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Occupational Asthma | Causes, Symptoms, and Managements
Occupational asthma is asthma caused by work-related exposure to a pulmonary sensitizing agent. Thus, OA can be classified into two types based on its pathogenesis.
Communicable Diseases List | Complete List
Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria that spread from person to person via contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, blood products, insect bites, or through the air.
First Aid Signs | Features & Pictograms (Symbols)
Workplace safety signs are a crucial component of accident prevention for employees. First aid signs are signs that provide information on first aid or rescue facilities.
Physical Hazards in Occupational Health | Ultimate Guide
Physical hazards are those that are caused by energy and matter and the interrelationships between the two. In the workplace, they can be divided into worker-material interfaces, the physical work environment, and energy and electromagnetic radiation.
Metal Fume Fever | Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Metal fume fever is an acute disability caused by inhaling fumes from a metal heated above its melting point.
Berylliosis | Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Berylliosis, also known as chronic beryllium disease (CBD), is a granulomatous condition caused by beryllium exposure.
Biological Hazards | Types, Sources, and Risk Control Strategies
Biological hazards, also known as biohazards, are biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, most particularly humans.
Silicosis | Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention
Silicosis is a type of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation and deposition of dust containing crystalline silicon dioxide, typically in its most common form, which is called α -quartz.
Fire Risk Assessment | Ultimate Guide
Fire risk assessment will determine which fire precautions are required. In general, the best practical method is a systematic approach divided into five simple stages.