sick building syndrome
Definition
Acute ill-health and discomfort effects linked to time spent in certain (usually new) buildings, often without any identifiable sickness or cause. Some common culprits are volatile organic compounds (VOCS) and substances such as formaldehyde and polyvinyl chloride used in adhesives, carpets, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, plumbing, wall papers, wiring. See also building related illness.
sick building syndrome is in the Material & Occupational Safety subject.
sick building syndrome appears in the definitions of the following terms: volatile organic compound (VOC) and building related illness
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