Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 This never made it into our archives: City of Boston In City Council Order of City Councilors Peggy -Mullen, Francis " Mickey " Roache & Maureen Feeney Ordered in Council April 11, 2001 WHEREAS: Sick Building Syndrome was acknowledged by the World Health Organization in 1986 as a recognizable disease; And WHEREAS: The symptoms that accompany this disease are documented as occurring more in public buildings; And WHEREAS: Sick Building Syndrome is generally considered to result from, among other things, inadequate air movement/stuffiness and airborne dust and fibers; And WHEREAS: We are very concerned about the health and wellness of city employees and the " healthiness " of City Hall and all city buildings; THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED: The Boston City Council hold a public hearing to discuss health concerns raised by city employees regarding Sick Building Syndrome; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: Those representatives from the Department of Public Health, the City of Boston Public Health Commission, environmental specialists and affected city employees be invited to testify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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