SICK BUILDING SYNDROME OR BUILDING RELATED ILLNESS

Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues are commonly referred to as sick building syndrome (SBS) or building related illness (BRI). Sick building syndrome involves building occupants experiencing a wide range of non-specific symptoms including headaches, fatigue, and eye irritation. These common SBS complaints are often partially caused by stressors such as lack of temperature control, lighting, job stress, smoking policies, and overcrowding. BRI is a situation in which the majority of occupants experience distinct symptoms with a direct cause, such as flue gas back-draft, or exposure to biological agents such as mold or bacteria. At Liesch, our experienced specialists provide indoor air quality services, which are designed to assess real or perceived SBS or BRI complaints. We propose cost-effective solutions, as well as address potential indoor air quality issues in proposed construction or renovation of buildings by reviewing building design, materials, and project protocol.

• Biological Agent Sampling and Speciation
• Toxic and Irritant Gas Sampling
• Air Flow Measurement and Testing
• Mold Abatement Specifications and Owner Representation
• Indoor Air Quality Surveillance Testing

IAQ INVESTIGATIONS

Resolution of IAQ issues can contribute to a company's bottom line. Employees who are concerned about air quality or exhibit symptoms that may be related to IAQ are less apt to be productive workers. Indoor air quality concerns, in time, may result in poor morale and in some instances worker's compensation claims and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. Liesch Professionals can identify IAQ causes and solutions for your operation.

• Workplace Walk-Through Inspection
• Air Quality Monitoring & Sampling
• Questionnaire Surveys
• Ventilation System Review
• Employee Review
• OHSA Compliance Assessments

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION

Proactive planning for new or remodeled buildings is an effective way to eliminate potential IAQ issues and concerns. We have provided IAQ services for a wide variety of clients and work place environments.

• Specifications Planning
• Ventilation Design
• Appropriate Filtration Recommendation
• Building Materials & Furnishing Review

TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Liesch understands the importance of having a well-trained work force that knows how to work safely. Minimizing accidents and injuries on the job through training activities not only minimizes work injuries, but is good business as well, potentially lowering workers compensation costs and establishing a more stable workforce. Compliance with OSHA regulations usually requires employee training. Ironically, lack of safety training is one of the most common violations cited by OSHA.