Finland has been tackling indoor air pollution for a long time, and we are pioneers in both research and guidance. The main principle in all activities, including the development of regulations and guidance, is to prevent and reduce health risks related to indoor air pollution by removing pollution sources found in buildings and repairing the damage they cause.

Dust is not just an aesthetic nuisance – it is part of indoor air quality

When dust is allowed to circulate in the air, it can carry allergens, microbes and chemical compounds that irritate the respiratory tract and impair well-being at work.

In Finland – and according to a study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) – exposure to indoor air pollutants, such as particles and poor ventilation, remains a significant health risk.

📄 Source: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Working paper 20/2020. 35 pages. Helsinki 2020. ISBN 978-952-343-402-8: Ulla Haverinen-Shaughnessy, Hanna Leppänen, Anniina Salmela, Anne Hyvärinen. Exposure in the indoor environment – ​​prevalence in Finland and the Nordic countries. (online publication)

Construction Industry RT emphasizes that dust management is an essential part of occupational safety and work quality.
Well-designed dust management improves indoor air, reduces the risk of illness and increases productivity.
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