Mould In The Workplace
Mould in the workplace can have the same effect with having mould in your home. On average people are spending eight hours of their day at work cooped up in an office. Some people can develop an allergic reaction to mould, and symptoms may include;
- Asthma-like respiratory illness
- Watery, itchy, red eyes
- Chronic cough
- Headaches or migraines
- Rashes (dermatitis)
- Tiredness
- Blocked nose and sinus problems
- Frequent sneezing
Not only you can develop these symptoms, there is a variety of neurological symptoms you are at risk of such as;
- Confusion and disorientation
- Shortened attention span
- Slowed reflexes
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Memory loss and memory problems
- Anxiety and depression
- Trembling or shaking
- Numbness
It has been proven that exposure to mould can also lead to developing to depression. It is important that if you find anything that resembles mould you inform whoever is in charge as soon as possible.