Enmedex Sick Building Syndrome Investigations

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Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

An employee perspective:

You are not going crazy. You’ve definitely noticed that you start to feel something after you’ve been at work a few hours. Your head feels heavy and aching, your sinus’ start to fill, or your eyes are itchy and watery. You leave the building for lunch and start to feel better, but the symptoms return by mid-afternoon. The girl at reception says she’s noticed the same things.

An employer perspective:

There seems to be a lot of time off lately, but you didn’t notice this cold season was any worse than others. Someone in the lunchroom was talking about bad air. You just received e-mail from the shop steward or safety rep. Something about people complaining about the air. You’ve heard rumours about someone wanting to call WCB. Great! Maybe it’s the girl at reception.

A building owner or property manager’s perspective:

SBS is a four-letter word. There is nothing in this year’s budget to cover the cost this! Another office manager called again today about getting the air checked, whatever that means. Some veiled threats about liability and breaking the lease. Now what!

The Enmedex perspective:

All the above people have genuine and legitimate concerns. Most of all, they have fear.

>>>>> ~ What’s this going to do to my health?
>>>>> ~ What’s this going to do to our profit margins?
>>>>> ~ What’s this going to do to my building?

The greatest fear is the fear of the unknown. Visions of environmental SWAT teams pulling up to the front door donned in white coveralls and air masks, news media bringing up the rear. Financial ruin.

Nothing of the sort.

Enmedex air quality investigations involve:

>>>>> 1) A no-obligation discussion by telephone.
>>>>> 2) A brief interview with the affected occupants.
>>>>> 3) An inspection of the building.
>>>>> 4) A comprehensive report with specific recommendations.

When required, we can also provide:

>>>>> ~ Testing or air monitoring.
>>>>> ~ Follow-up employee interviews.
>>>>> ~ Project management for clean ups.
>>>>> ~ Presentation of results to employees and management.
>>>>> ~ Environmental medicine professionals for consultation

Investigations are staged and proportional to the scope and severity of the problem. Our goal is to restore a healthy building environment, restore productivity and trust, and protect your bottom line through efficient, accurate investigations and effective solutions.

Contact us today. Your inquiry is confidential and without obligation.

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