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It is interesting to note that very few compensation for sick building syndrome claimants work in older buildings where there is both a good level of natural ventilation and a predominance of traditional natural construction materials.
Conversely, in buildings that are airtight, air-conditioning system-reliant and made from a large number of synthetic materials, it seems that there is a preponderance of cases of sick building syndrome.
The thinking behind many newer buildings can be summed up thus: by being airtight and heavy on the use of synthetic materials they are cheaper to build and more energy efficient, which, again, has a cost benefit.
However, by being airtight and reliant on air-conditioning systems, newer buildings have a lower level of air circulation. When combined with the presence of synthetic materials, which release toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroelythine, this can have a serious adverse effect on the health of occupants and workers.
This can become manifest in a variety of symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, fatigue and a range of dermatological conditions.
People working in a variety of public buildings, such as libraries, schools and museums may develop the condition – however, the majority of those who claim compensation for sick building compensation are workers from open plan offices.
It may seem unlikely, but much of the research that has been carried out into methods of preventing the occupational illness has actually occurred in space. This is because the environment of a spacecraft closely mirrors that of the closed office.
A NASA report concludes, "If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he must take along nature's life support system."
One aspect of this involves ensuring that closed environments have plenty of plant life in place, to help improve air quality and the elimination of harmful toxins.
A spokesperson from YouClaim's no win, no fee team comments, "Providing office plants is just one aspect of employers providing a healthy building.
"Others include ensuring good ventilation, good lighting and a clean office environment."
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines sick building syndrome as "an excess of work related irritations of the skin and mucous membranes and other symptoms, including headache, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, reported by workers in office buildings."
If you have suffered injury or illness, such as toxic mould poisoning, as a result of workplace conditions, it may be possible for you to claim compensation for your suffering, medical expenses and losses.
If you would like to contact us about making a claim using the charge-free service of our personal injury solicitors, feel free to speak with a legal advisor today, on 0800 10 757 95
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