{"id":1017,"date":"2021-02-15T19:24:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T02:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2021-02-20T02:38:01","modified_gmt":"2021-02-20T09:38:01","slug":"is-your-contracting-business-workspace-making-you-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/is-your-contracting-business-workspace-making-you-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Contracting Business Workspace Making You Sick?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Environmental hazards have a way of affecting the way you think and even your health. Although you might be most concerned about your living space, your workspace also deserves careful consideration. You may need to conduct a detailed analysis, especially if you\u2019re already encountering symptoms. With these tips, you can discover the common health risks presented by workspaces, both office and industrial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sick Building Syndrome
\n<\/b>Sick Building Syndrome is not a particularly new concept, but it\u2019s something worth keeping in mind when you\u2019re working in spaces built in the last 70 years. In essence, Sick Building Syndrome describes a pattern of health problems for the people who live and work in the space, tied to the construction of the building itself. It\u2019s kind of like chronic illnesses and health concerns that people might develop if they live in an area where the water or soil is contaminated. In this case, it\u2019s the construction, layout, and function of the building that triggers issues for the people inside it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs and Symptoms
\n<\/b>Environmental exposure to contaminants or irritants is common enough that you might not even think about it. But there\u2019s a difference between an occasional issue and one that seems to come up all the time. People who are getting sick at their place of work often experience the following:<\/span><\/p>\n