What is a Building-Related Hazard: Infectious Disease & Environment Health Hazards

The U.S. EPA defines the term ‚Äúsick building syndrome” as a situation in which building occupants experience similar acute health or comfort-related effects that are linked to time spent in a building. Some of these adverse effects can be attributed to chemical contaminants, biological contaminants, or inadequate ventilation. This course provides an overview of challenges in connection with building-related illness, which can be attributed directly to airborne contaminants in buildings.