Copiers and Office Health

Without a copier, most peoples office environments would become very difficult to be around. They provide us with vital solutions that many businesses could not do without. However, for some people, having a copier around can be harmful to their health.

The first thing to know is that overall copiers are very safe machines. They are reliable and not have an effect on most people. However, there are some people who are especially sensitive to respiratory problems that can be bothered by certain office machines.

Copiers produce Volatile Organic Compounds, otherwise known as VOCs. The most common VOC that is produced is Ozone. Ozone is great for the atmosphere, but can cause irritation of the lungs.

If you are susceptible to lung and respiratory infection then being close to a copier may cause you harm. There are easy solutions and if we work together then we can make a comfortable workplace for everyone.

• Place your copier in a well-ventilated area. Let the VOCs have the ability to escape the office and lungs of workers.
• Move desks away from the copier. You don’t want to make one person have to breathe in potentially irritating compounds throughout the entirety of every business day.
• Make sure you replace your copiers air filters. Doing this simple task can greatly reduce the effect.

Most people will not be affected by the VOCs made by a copier. But its always better to know as much as you can about the machines in your office.