Changes in weather patterns across the U.S. will cause more breakdown of the
existing infrastructures. The more extreme the weather, the more buildings,
warehouses, manufacturing plants, and commercial kitchen buildings will
experience structural deterioration. This deterioration directly impacts the quality
of the indoor environment for the workers inside.
Extreme Weather Changes Can Make Entire Structures Leaky Over Time
Extremes in heat and humidity, strong winds, tornadoes, hurricanes, heavy rainfall,
flooding, droughts, and ebb and flow of extreme cold and heat can cause a lot of
damage to a building’s overall structure. This damage makes the building “leaky” to
the outdoor environment.

Indoor Workers Will be the First to Feel the Impact of Changing Weather
While the average person can often control where they are to avoid extreme
temperatures, indoor workers cannot control their environment. Weaker building
structures mean that the air outside will be more able to make its way inside the
building, changing the indoor environment for the workers.
Leaky Buildings can Make Indoor Environments Miserable for Workers
Heat, humidity, and poor air-quality from the outdoor environment makes its way
into leaky buildings. Air carries moisture, and that moisture can hold more
particulate matter, such as pollution and pollen. Heat and humidity that make
their way into leaky buildings High heat and humidity can tax air conditioning
systems and put more stress on the power grids.

Higher Heat Indexes Put More Stress on Indoor Workers

Many indoor workers experience hotter working conditions as a normal part of
their day; however, rising heat temperatures will make the average workday a
serious health risk. Workers may experience an increase in fatigue, chronic
dehydration, reduced alertness and decision-making ability, heat exhaustion, and
heat stroke. These health risks increase the probability of accidents and injuries,
lower productivity, and more missed workdays.

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