SINDROM BANGUNAN SAKIT DI JABATAN KEJURUTERAAN DI POLITEKNIK SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH

Abstract

The research of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) in the Engineering Department at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA) was conducted to identify the causes of SBS that often occur in the building of the Engineering Department. This research also aims to identify buildings that often experience SBS symptoms in PSA. After analyzing from the questionnaire session on 105 respondents from the engineering department, the researcher found that there are some symptoms experienced by the respondents. The highest symptoms were headache of 50%, flu of 43%, cough of 39%, itching or irritation recorded 31%, while runny nose and dizziness accounted for 30% and 24%, respectively, and symptoms recorded the lowest is shortness of breath which is 22%. From the literature review conducted, these symptoms are caused by SBS, this is stated in the myHEALTH Portal of the Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. The results also found that the level of comfort of the respondents while in the classroom is at a comfortable level. Meanwhile, while in the workshop that using a natural ventilation system, respondents were at a less comfortable level because the recorded temperature was around 31°C to 33°C. According to MyGOV, the average daily temperature throughout Malaysia is between 21°C to 32°C. In conclusion, the results of this research prove that there are symptoms of SBS on the building in the Engineering Department at PSA. The findings will be communicated to the PSA Maintenance Unit for suggestions on repairing damage or performing maintenance on the PSA building. This will ensure that occupants are in a healthy condition and can go through the learning process safely and comfortably.