Jun, Kok Ern
(2016)
Indoor air quality and sick building
syndrome among staffs in Universiti
Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kubang
kerian, Kelantan.
Project Report.
Universiti Sains Malaysia.
(Submitted)
Abstract
A comparative cross sectional study was conducted to determine the association
between Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) in USM Health
Campus. A total ninety office workers were selected where 45 workers were from Registration Management Complex Building (New building). A set of questionnaire
adopted from Industry Code of Practice (1COP) 2010 was used to assess the prevalence
of SBS. Meanwhile, IAQ parameters were monitored by using the Handheld 3016 IAQ
Particle Counter and Multi Function Ventilation Meter. All IAQ parameters were below
the limit standard set by DOSH and USEPA except air velocity in old building which is
lower than the acceptable range standard set by DOSH. The level of IAQ parameter for
PMio and total particulate matter (TPM) in old building was significantly higher
compared to new building (Z= -2.495, p = 0.013) & ( Z = -2.873, p = 0.014). SBS
prevalence was 51.1 % for new building while 64.4% for old building, however, the
difference was not significant (p 0.05). Besides, there was a significant different of drowsiness among respondents between old and new building As a conclusion, the level of all IAQ for both buildings in USM Health Campus was
below the limit standard except air velocity in old building which lower than the
acceptable range standard set by DOSH while the prevalence of SBS among staffs was
found to be high in both building. Therefore, regular maintenance of ventilation and control measures to ensure a good IAQ should be maintained. Further study is
recommended to determine risk factors to prevent high prevalence of SBS.
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