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I know my recent entries have been largely grumping about my work environment, but it's friggin' pissing me off. Woke up this morning with the same headache that started yesterday. I actually called the office before I left for work to make sure the air quality stuff had been resolved before I decided to come in. So, I'm here. With a headache that's threatening to get worse. On the positive side (since I wrote that last sentence), they've brought in giant fans (the air temp was at 85 without the heat on when I got in), and my very sweet and generous coworker brought lasagna for lunch today to share. So I'm in a better mood now than I was when I began this post.

Date: 2003-04-03 06:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] voltbang.livejournal.com
If air quaility at your work is an issue, OSHA is the magic word. They have published standards for everything. http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/complain.html is info on how to file a complaint with OSHA. Seriously. I worked in an office where everyone was sent home with pay because the temperature in the building was over the OSHA limit and someone threatened to complain after like two days. The next day portable AC units were in place and it was bearable. They have the power to fine the everlovin crap out of an employer for stuff that a hard-ass manager will say you have to suck up and deal with. "C'mon ya big whimp, it's just some gas fumes, be tough work through it. Whaaa? $8,000 a day per worker in the office until it's resolved? Boo-hooo! Go home everyone."

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Date: 2003-04-03 06:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] moominmuppet.livejournal.com
Thanks for the link... I've looked at some of the indoor air quality standards and bookmarked it, and if things don't stay pretty copacetic I'll see about pointing them out to my boss.

Date: 2003-04-03 07:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] voltbang.livejournal.com
If they are operating any machinery that says "proper ventilation required" or "outdoor use only" and you can smell it, they are in violation. Especially if it's caused a headache.

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