Solving indoor air problems

Indoor climate survey as part of the process of solving workplace indoor air issues

Multidisciplinary co-operation and an approach that takes into account various perspectives is key in solving indoor air issues. 

The experiences of the premises’ users can be surveyed at the group level as part of the investigation of indoor air issues, if necessary. However, the survey cannot be used to assess if there is a problem with the building or its systems, but rather the building must be inspected separately. 

The survey can provide information on the symptoms and harm associated with the indoor environment and factors involved with solving the indoor air problem. 

Who is the indoor climate survey suitable for?

Our indoor climate survey service can be used in the evaluation of premises such as offices, schools, day care centres and healthcare facilities, and other similar workplaces. The survey is intended for workplaces with at least 20 persons for whom the premises are their primary place of work (at least half of their working time is spent there). 

The survey is best used as part of an overall indoor air investigation process, and its results should be examined in connection with investigations and observations carried out at the workplace in question. The figure below demonstrates the point in the process when you should consider commissioning an indoor climate survey. 

Order an indoor climate survey

You can order an indoor climate survey by filling in and submitting the order form (in Finnish) below, along with an Excel file containing the email addresses of the persons working at the site, divided by employee group, to the email [email protected].

If you wish, you can also send the information via the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health's secure mail. In order to send a message and receive a reply, you must have a valid email address and phone number.

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The content and price of indoor climate surveys

The price of the survey is determined according to the number of employees and includes 

• a survey conducted in accordance with a list of addresses provided by the client with no group divisions 
• comparison of the results with our reference data 
• a summary, analysis, and statement by a specialist physician. 

VAT of 24% will be added to all prices.

Expert assistance facilitates in planning how to start or continue processing indoor air issues.   

Our experts set out the steps for the resolution of the indoor air problem based on the documents supplied by the client and the consultation meeting held at the location or online. Support for the resolution of the indoor air problem, communications, and daily supervisory work can also be included in the service, if necessary.  

Our experts also provide instruction, assistance, and guidance for indoor air groups, for example, in terms of the management of the indoor air problem as a whole, support supervisors in their work, and support communications and the building of trust. We provide instruction either on-site or online. We provide both one-time and long-term guidance. We also participate in indoor air groups as a third-party expert. 

Expert statements are necessary in the case of severe and prolonged indoor air problems or if it is unclear how to proceed with solving the problem.  

Our experts provide a written statement regarding the exposure conditions and the need for further investigation and further measures, based on the information provided by the client and the survey conducted at the site. 

Based on the assessment of the exposure conditions, we can evaluate the way the building affects the health of the employees. Our statements can also consider the adequacy of the investigations and corrective measures that have been carried out.

A multidisciplinary indoor climate study can be used for the assessment of the causes, extent, and origins of the problem. Based on the information obtained, our experts will prepare a statement that includes evaluation of the health effects of the building on the employees and suggestions for further actions to resolve the problem. 

Support for the resolution of the indoor air problem, communications, and daily supervisory work can also be included in the service, if necessary.