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The open-plan office; a large space without partitions where many colleagues are working at the same time. It is a common phenomenon. However, many occupational physicians consider this an unhealthy work situation, says the Dutch Association for Occupational and Occupational Medicine (NVAB). Employees often suffer from fatigue, loss of concentration and headache. Also not very […]

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency ( BMKG ) revealed that the climate change that is occurring increases the risk and opportunities of extreme rainfall so that it causes floods in Jakarta. BMKG Deputy Climatologist Herizal said, the floods in early 2020 that occurred in Jakarta and its surroundings due to extreme rainfall (more than […]

We talked recently about the sources of air pollution lurking in our homes. There are up to 60 causes of indoor air pollution. Some, like household cleaning products and scented candles, are easy to spot. However there are many every day household items that may not be so obvious. So we decided to put together […]

Indoor air is often between two and five times as polluted as outdoor air – it can even be as much as 100 times worse! How does this happen?  Outdoor air pollutants find their way indoors and become trapped when there is not proper ventilation. There are also sources of indoor air pollutants found inside, […]

For most pet owners, controlling pet odors is a constant battle. Sometimes the pet itself is the source of unpleasant odors, but most often it is habitat odors caused by the pet living in the home. Whether it is soiled carpets, cages, or bedding, pet odors can linger long after the pet is gone. Even […]

What is Secondhand Smoke?Most people today recognize the many adverse effects that smoking tobacco can have on their health. However, the potential risks of exposure to secondhand smoke are less commonly known. Secondhand smoke is the smoke that is emitted by a lit cigarette or cigar, as well as the smoke that is exhaled by […]