{"id":816,"date":"2023-10-14T10:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T10:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitelogiq.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=816"},"modified":"2025-08-20T17:17:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:17:34","slug":"indoor-air-quality-assessments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-assessments\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor Air Quality Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The indoor air quality (IAQ) of your building is critical to the health of your occupants. Due to the risk of air contamination from mold, bacteria, COVID-19, microorganisms, and more, it is important to test air quality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohsonline.com\/Articles\/2019\/09\/01\/Curious-and-Curiouser.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The following contaminants<\/a> could be in a building:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Mold<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Formaldehyde<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Bacteria<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Waste from unwanted pests<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Asbestos<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Fiberglass<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>E.coli<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Norovirus<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Legionella (bacteria causing Legionnaires\u2019 disease)<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>COVID-19 virus (99.4% effective \u2013 tests concluded in June 2020)<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Microorganisms<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Mold spores<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>As a business owner or facility manager, you could increase your occupants\u2019 productivity and <a href=\"\/blog\/k12-facilities-impact-student-learning-health\/\">reduce adverse health effects within your school<\/a>, business, or organization through a commercial indoor air quality assessment and the implementation of airborne pathogen mitigation solutions. Once you have a clear picture of your workspace condition, you can make more informed decisions about the necessary steps to&nbsp;maintain your facility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What Is an Indoor Air Quality Assessment?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The purpose of an indoor air quality assessment is to identify issues in the air quality of your facility areas and develop long-term solutions to promote the health and safety of your building occupants. This process involves collecting air samples, examining human exposure to pollutants, gathering samples on building surfaces, and studying the airflow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-What-Is-an-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-What-Is-an-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessment.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-What-Is-an-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessment-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-What-Is-an-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessment-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Schools,&nbsp;commercial and industrial buildings,&nbsp;doctor\u2019s offices and hospitals,&nbsp;higher education institutions,&nbsp;&nbsp;restaurants,&nbsp;government facilities, housing units, and <a href=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/blog\/esg-and-retail-how-sustainability-is-shaping-the-way-shopping-center-owners-adapt-to-market-changes\/\">retail locations&nbsp;need additional care<\/a> because of their high population and risk of pathogens.&nbsp;Factors as simple as a faulty HVAC system, resulting in airborne contamination,&nbsp;could compromise the IAQ of your commercial area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>During an IAQ assessment, specialists look for the following:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Airborne contamination<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Signs of visible mold and water damage<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>The moisture of building materials<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Temperature and relative humidity<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Volatile organic compounds (VOC)<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Photographic evidence of visual observations<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Recommendations for remediation<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Residue from rodents and other pests<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Learn About SitelogIQ\u2019s Indoor Air Quality Solutions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. LEED Indoor Air Quality Assessment<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a certification program that promotes environmentally-friendly construction. When your facility has good indoor air quality, your employees, merchandise, and patrons will be safe and comfortable. To test the IAQ of a commercial building after construction and before occupancy&nbsp;to receive LEED certification, your maintenance staff must completely clean the property and complete all construction projects \u2014 including movable furnishings, millwork, acoustic tiles, millwork, doors, and paint.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Specialists will inspect your building, particularly the HVAC system, which affects the IAQ of a commercial area through its filtering and dehumidifying capabilities. After reviewing the maintenance records and testing the heating and air conditioning unit, the specialist team will interview site personnel to understand your company\u2019s habits and environmental conditions. Then, they\u2019ll consider potential hazards and develop a cost-effective and permanent solution for maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Healthcare Facility Indoor Air Quality Testing<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Besides&nbsp;common contaminants,&nbsp;if you are the manager of&nbsp;a healthcare facility, your team also needs&nbsp;to be aware of the pathogens and biohazardous chemicals that medical staff handle regularly. If&nbsp;your organization&nbsp;doesn\u2019t handle them properly, oxygen and anesthetic gases that&nbsp;your&nbsp;surgeons use during procedures could be a fire or explosion hazard to a healthcare facility.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;specialists&nbsp;from SitelogIQ&nbsp;use careful research and observation to evaluate pollution from both inside and outside of&nbsp;your&nbsp;healthcare facility,&nbsp;primarily&nbsp;through the HVAC system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The HVAC system in&nbsp;your&nbsp;healthcare facility provides a comfortable environment for the commercial space, allowing&nbsp;your&nbsp;employees and patients to maintain a comfortable temperature. Along with heating and cooling, it also controls&nbsp;your office\u2019s&nbsp;IAQ by filtering allergens from the outside and controlling the humidity in the air. If it doesn\u2019t work properly, the system could draw excessive dust from outside into&nbsp;your&nbsp;building, and&nbsp;too much&nbsp;moisture in the air could also cause mold and mildew growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Our Engineered Infection Protection (EIP) of airborne contamination can provide a solution for the IAQ of your healthcare facility.&nbsp;We use a multi-tiered approach that can address the specific indoor air quality issues that your office or hospital may be experiencing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Government Facility Indoor Air Quality Assessments<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>A government facility is any property that the government owns or has constructed for federal, state, and local purposes. At&nbsp;your facility, the IAQ must comply with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/enforcement\/clean-air-act-caa-and-federal-facilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Clean Air Act (CAA)<\/a>, a federal law that promotes controlling air pollution and emissions.&nbsp;To ensure&nbsp;your location&nbsp;follows the CAA and other standards from&nbsp;several health organizations,&nbsp;our&nbsp;specialists will test airborne gases, vapors, particles, and thermal conditions that affect the health, comfort, and productivity&nbsp;of your employees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>As a result of these tests, our facility experts may recommend using environmentally friendly products in place of VOCs.&nbsp;Your location should&nbsp;have an IAQ representative who accounts for the quality of the indoor environment. Creating an indoor air profile of the building and targeting potential sources of pollutants could help preserve the institution\u2019s air quality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. K-12 School Indoor Air Quality Testing<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/iaq-schools\/reference-guide-indoor-air-quality-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IAQ of your school<\/a>&nbsp;could affect the concentration and productivity of teachers and students. Children could miss school if they experience allergic reactions and asthma attacks from dust, mold, or mildew. Pathogens can also travel quickly through a large student body, keeping many kids at home sick instead of learning in the classroom. Since schools have limited budgets and additional constraints brought on by the pandemic, you need a cost-effective, practical way to test and improve the air quality of your educational facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>To diagnose the IAQ problems in a K-12 school, our specialized IAQ teamat SitelogIQ has the licensing and certification to handle all contaminants, including lead and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maacenter.org\/blog\/asbestos-in-schools-what-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asbestos&nbsp;remediation<\/a>, to comply with federal regulations for professional services. We can examine the school\u2019s HVAC system and identify potentially hazardous areas to improve the IAQ of your educational facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">Benefits of Indoor Air Quality Assessments<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The average person spends around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/indoor-air-quality-iaq\/office-building-occupants-guide-indoor-air-quality#why-indoor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90% of their time<\/a>&nbsp;indoors, especially during the workday. Indoor air quality assessments will enhance&nbsp;the&nbsp;overall well-being&nbsp;of your staff, whether you run&nbsp;a healthcare facility, government facility, hospital,&nbsp;retail location, apartment complex,&nbsp;or school. Your occupants should feel confident that they\u2019re&nbsp;in a healthy environment. Consider these benefits of inspecting and improving the IAQ in a commercial facility to better take care of your team and other building occupants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-Benefits-of-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments-RE-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-Benefits-of-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments-RE-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-Benefits-of-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments-RE-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-Benefits-of-Indoor-Air-Quality-Assessments-RE-2-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Reduced Odors<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>A strong odor is one of the first signs your employees will detect to indicate poor IAQ in the facility. Most of the time, the smells come from mold and mildew, but&nbsp;Volatile organic compounds<strong>&nbsp;(<\/strong>VOCs) in adhesives, paints, cleaning agents, or flooring could also be a culprit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5923783\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The annoying odors<\/a>&nbsp;resulting from degraded building materials or moisture damage can decrease the comfort of&nbsp;your&nbsp;employees&nbsp;during the workday, which could lead to a decline in productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Detecting and fixing issues in the IAQ of&nbsp;your&nbsp;commercial facility can provide cleaner air for your employees to breathe, instead of distracting odors that could hinder their work.&nbsp;Keep track of the smells&nbsp;throughout your commercial facility by considering the following questions:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>What type of scent do you or your employees smell?<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>How does it impact your activities and health?<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>How potent is the smell?<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>How does the weather affect the potency of the odor?<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>When and where do you sense the smell the most?<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>During your IAQ assessment, you could give this information to&nbsp;one of our specialists&nbsp;to better detect the contaminants in the air and on surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lower Energy Costs<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>During an indoor air quality assessment,&nbsp;our team&nbsp;will often recommend cleaning or replacing the HVAC system to improve the air filter\u2019s functionality. The reliability and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/solutions\/public-sector-solutions\/energy-services\/energy-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">energy-efficiency<\/a>&nbsp;of your company\u2019s HVAC system could enhance the IAQ by reducing the allergens and moisture in the facility. When&nbsp;the HVAC system&nbsp;works efficiently, it needs less energy to run, which will reduce your company\u2019s utility bills.&nbsp;EnergyIQ (EIQ)&nbsp;offers data-driven energy optimization solutions to lower utility costs to access the power your company needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>For a school with a limited budget, you can further stretch your resources by cleaning or replacing your heating and air conditioning unit. Upgrading to energy-efficient HVAC equipment could cut your energy bill significantly. Promote a better IAQ by removing debris from your HVAC\u2019s air filter and cleaning out the ducts of your system at least once a month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Improved Performance and Productivity<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>A slight reduction in temperature, relative humidity, and indoor pollutants could increase your employees\u2019 productivity by&nbsp;2 to 4%. The improved air quality could give your employees or other occupants more energy and increase their ability to concentrate and be productive. Instead of experiencing discomfort from pollutants or allergens, or fatigue caused by the indoor environment conditions, they will receive filtered air that allows them to be more comfortable and focus on their tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>According to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6806626\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies regarding building science<\/a>, besides the absence of contaminants in the air, <a href=\"\/blog\/effect-classroom-temperature-student-performance\/\">the temperature of a room<\/a> could affect your employees\u2019 productivity and health. Office employees who are satisfied with the thermal environment tend to be more productive at their jobs, and they are less likely to develop illnesses from being too hot or too cold.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Decreased Adverse Health Effects<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>If your employees are sick when they come into the office, it could be more than allergies.&nbsp;Your healthcare facility, hospital, government facility, and K-12 school could have a poor indoor air quality. Improving the IAQ in your workplace by eliminating pathogens and harmful VOCs could relieve these severe symptoms in your employees:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Allergies and asthma<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Chronic obstructive and pulmonary diseases<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Headaches from chemicals in building materials<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Airborne respiratory infections<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Itchy eyes and runny noses from mold spores<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Cardiovascular mortality and morbidity<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Serious respiratory illness from VOCs, excessive moisture, lack of maintenance, or poor ventilation<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Chronic effects, including lung cancer, from long-term exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos, or benzene<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>By reducing the adverse health effects in your employees, you\u2019ll lower risk and increase productivity. More importantly, you\u2019ll show your personnel that you care about their well-being enough to discover long-term solutions to providing a safe environment for them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Decreased Absence Rates<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>When your employees aren\u2019t comfortable in a work environment, they\u2019re more likely to call in sick, which is costly for your organization. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims that, around the country, poor IAQ costs companies&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/indoor-air-quality-iaq\/office-building-occupants-guide-indoor-air-quality#why-indoor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tens of billions of dollars<\/a>&nbsp;annually in decreased productivity and medical care expenses. Instead of losing money and harming your employees, you can pursue solutions through an IAQ assessment to bring your employees back to work and ready to do their jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Besides absence from work, dealing with the IAQ in educational facilities could reduce the absenteeism of your students. Proper ventilation can reduce the allergies and asthma a child has to keep them in school. By investing in an indoor air quality assessment for your school, you could increase students\u2019 testing scores and shape their future by providing them with a safe, healthy place to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Increased Comfort<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The proper IAQ of&nbsp;your&nbsp;commercial building is more than the absence of hazardous contaminants in the air. It also involves providing a comfortable temperature by reducing excess&nbsp;moisture&nbsp;and heat in the air. In an area with poor IAQ, employees may complain of being too hot or too cold and may experience irritation from low humidity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>While complaints of stuffy air and dryness are difficult to measure because it involves the comfort level of each employee, they could indicate a problem with the IAQ of your commercial facility. By assessing the IAQ, you\u2019ll deal with the issues affecting your employees so that they feel valued, appreciated, and comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Community Confidence<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>As the owner of a company or institution, it is important to have a strong reputation among your community.&nbsp;Taking the proper steps to improve the IAQ of your building shows your community that you care about the well-being of your employees and clients. The removal of mold and other harmful contaminants in your commercial property will enhance your customers\u2019 confidence in your business. When you\u2019ve earned your community\u2019s trust, they\u2019ll be more willing to invest in your products and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn\">Commercial IAQ Solutions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Due to&nbsp;reduced IAQ in commercial buildings from the coronavirus,&nbsp;business owners&nbsp;are more aware of the need for practical solutions to create a safe environment for employees, patients, clients, and students. As we as a nation await what the new normal will look like for commercial facilities,&nbsp;as a manager, you&nbsp;need to learn how to clean&nbsp;your&nbsp;facilities properly and assess potentially contaminated areas so our economy and educational institutions can thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Consider these long-term IAQ solutions that we offer at SitelogIQ to get rid of asbestos, mold, viruses, and other contaminants:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-Commercial-IAQ-Solutions.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-Commercial-IAQ-Solutions.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-Commercial-IAQ-Solutions-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-Commercial-IAQ-Solutions-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li><strong>Humidification:<\/strong>&nbsp;Low humidity could increase the risk of infection in the winter, while high humidity could cause mold or mildew growth. Our team will help you establish the ideal humidity levels for your commercial area.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li><strong>Filtration:<\/strong>&nbsp;The quality of the filter in your HVAC system determines how well your unit removes airborne particles from the outside as it transfers air into your building. We\u2019ll assess your HVAC\u2019s filtration system and help you keep pathogens and allergens away from your workspace.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li><strong>Ionization of air:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ionization&nbsp;is the process by which we create natural hydroxyls that kill airborne pathogens within a commercial work environment.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li><strong>Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI):&nbsp;<\/strong>The process of UVGI involves removing infectious microorganisms by rendering them inactive before the HVAC filters the air. UVGI can take place in&nbsp;your&nbsp;HVAC units or upper air zones, such as in attics or abnormally large ceilings.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact SitelogIQ to Learn More About Our Indoor Air Quality Assessment Services<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>At SitelogIQ, we specialize in efficiency powered by intelligence, including&nbsp;pathogen mitigation solutions&nbsp;that will help your school, healthcare facility, government facility, or hospital bounce back from common viruses and infections. When dealing with pathogens and contaminants, there is no one-size-fits-all method. Rather, we use a multi-tiered approach to mitigate the pathogens from your facility, implementing various short-term and long-term cleaning technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Contact-SitelogIQ-to-Learn-More-About-Our-Indoor-Air-Quality.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Contact-SitelogIQ-to-Learn-More-About-Our-Indoor-Air-Quality.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Contact-SitelogIQ-to-Learn-More-About-Our-Indoor-Air-Quality-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Contact-SitelogIQ-to-Learn-More-About-Our-Indoor-Air-Quality-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>If you suspect that your\u00a0commercial area\u00a0has\u00a0contamination\u00a0related to mold or other harmful substances, we will assess your property and provide solutions for your IAQ and\u00a0energy-efficiency. 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For more information about the services we provide,\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us online<\/a>\u00a0or call 888-819-0041.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The indoor air quality (IAQ) of your building is critical to the health of your occupants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-facility-support"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Indoor Air Quality Assessment: What IAQ Is &amp; How It Helps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Improve your building&#039;s air quality with indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments. 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