EBS provides expertise in the investigation
of sick buildings by carrying out surveys on internal and external environmental
conditions as follows.
Materials - formaldehyde, solvents, mineral fibres and
pesticides
Construction - airtightness and energy conservation vs ventilation
for occupants and fabric
Services and controls - thermal comfort, air conditioning and
control of indoor micro climate
Spatial arrangement - building layouts, ceiling heights and volume
of space per occupant
Occupants - occupant activities, moisture and pollutants
Environmental factors - Lighting levels, noise, radon, moisture,
damp, moulds and house dust mites
Global pollution - S0x, COx, NOx, 0x, CFC emissions and
pesticide residues, natural hazards - radon
Management - advice on stress and illnesses in the built
environment
Medical - human defence mechanisms; enzyme detoxification, immune
and physiological responses
Psychology - psychological, perceptual and behavioural aspects
of the built environment
- Management of insect pests in domestic, office and industrial premises
- Environmental effects of pesticides
- Management of structural-threatening insect pests
- Assessment of biological and chemical health hazards in buildings
- Management of house dust mite, fungi and mould infestations and
allergy problems in buildings, epidemiology and environmental assessment
EBS offers advice on legal issues and an expert witness service in
litigation cases in the above issues.
Environmental Building Solutions Ltd. also provides independent scientific
advice and analysis on building health problems, occupational
hygiene. The services offered include: Sick building syndrome,
allergy problems, legionella,
mould, lighting, indoor air quality,
and advice on the management of building health problems. |
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