Contaminated indoor air is currently one of the top five threats to public health, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Any hazardous fumes, dusts, bacteria or spores that people inhale can result in them feeling “under the weather”, interfere with their ability to work efficiently, and even lead to serious health problems.

This program covers the health hazards that are associated with contaminated indoor air, the most common contaminants and where they come from, and what employees can do to help keep the air in their workplace clean and healthy.

Topics covered include:

• The symptoms of poor air quality
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Sources of air contamination
• What people in a building can do to improve the air quality

“Indoor Air Quality” is available in English and Spanish.

(Producer: Marcom)