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Sick Building Syndrome and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Laws

by | Sep 6, 2012 | Workers Compensation

Does your workplace building need a trip to the doctor? Although the illness might be different than a back-to-school cod, buildings can get sick too.  “Sick building syndrome” (SBS) is the generic term for a variety of health issues that can be associated with a place of work.  The causes are problems with the building itself, often relating to air quality.  That can include poor ventilation resulting in irritation from indoor chemicals as well as adverse health effects from furniture outgassing and mold. Where this turns into a legal problem is when workers become ill from one or more elements …

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