Why Commercial Buildings are Susceptible to Airborne Infections
If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness about worldwide, it’s the significance of tackling infection risks in commercial spaces. While pathogens exist in both residential and industrial environments, most commercial buildings are highly likely to risk people’s health and safety by making them susceptible to airborne infections. This is also common in workplaces and facilities with a high number of employees and a lack of safety precautions, such as the incorporation of commercial humidification systems for controlled indoor temperature. Combating this increases the need to understand all the different reasons commercial buildings pose a high risk of airborne infections. From corporate offices to warehouses, shopping malls, hospitals, and medical labs, it’s crucial to be mindful of what could possibly jeopardize workers’ health and safety in commercial settings. Here are three key reasons why airborne infections are a common risk in commercial buildings....