Fellowes survey finds call for clean indoor air to be recognised as a workplace right

According to a survey by office product manufacturer Fellowes, more than eight in 10 employees believe clean indoor air should be recognised as a workplace right.

The survey of 1,120 US adults who work indoors found that 88% believe clean indoor air should be a right for all employees. However, while 60% said their employer is taking the necessary steps to provide clean air, just 36% described their workplace air as “very clean”.

Poor indoor air quality was linked by respondents to concerns including viruses, allergies, headaches and fatigue. Almost three quarters (73%) also said clean indoor air helps them perform at their best at work.

The findings highlight growing awareness of indoor air quality, with the US Environmental Protection Agency estimating that Americans spend around 90% of their time indoors.

Read the research in full here.