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#1 Posted : 29 August 2003 11:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Simon Micklewright One of our branches has moved into new office spaces and a number of staff have started complaining of headaches, I suspect it could be a lighting problem. Is there a formal stratergy for investigating issues such as this, if so how. I know there is a minimum temperature regulation, what aboutlow light - (meter readings?) etc. Im not sure what to do here, it could be the water/anything, or maybe our staff dont like their new office! Any help will be most useful
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#2 Posted : 29 August 2003 11:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bill Elliott Simon - it could be any number of things - you need to check things like; air conditioning function; available light; reflective surfaces; heat; ventilation; any fumes from internal/external sources; fumes from overloading power source etc, etc - you also say that it is a new office - have new carpets been laid and were they laid with adhesive? - it is probably going to be a long process of elimination before you find a satisfactory answer (if at all)
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#3 Posted : 29 August 2003 11:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bill Elliott Simon - is this linked to your other posting about office size?
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#4 Posted : 29 August 2003 11:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By Simon Micklewright no, my previous post concerned the office I work in. As an organisation we have a number of offices accross Yorkshire, This particular office is new, and is a great improvement on the last. I shall be visiting the office next week to investigate the headache claims, and wondered what investagative techniques may be of use prior to any action required.
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#5 Posted : 29 August 2003 16:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter Simon Don't forget the 'me too' syndrome in your investigation! Paul
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#6 Posted : 01 September 2003 13:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Rachael Palmer have you looked at 'Lighting at Work' HSG38 ISBN 0 7176 1232 5 ? You may find this useful
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