Problem They needed to improve employee and customer comfort and reduce energy consumption.
GEODIS Freight Forwarding
Problem
Chronic excess moisture was creating a dangerous work condition in their warehouse called Sweating Slab Syndrome (SSS).
Solution
They installed three MacroAir AirVolution-D 550 fans.
Result
The fans reduced the condensation in the facility and resolved the Sweating Slab Syndrome issues.
About the Company
With 9,000 people and a global network, GEODIS Freight Forwarding is one of the world’s largest freight management companies. Hot, humid Miami, FL temps made the facility experience a phenomenon known as Sweating Slab Syndrome. According to GEODIS,
“Chronic excess moisture was creating a dangerous condition in our Miami, FL warehouse facility known as Sweating Slab Syndrome (SSS). Our HVAC system couldn’t keep up with the humidity, and we had wet floors and mold.”
Safety is a top concern for all businesses. When smooth slabs of concrete are wet, it poses additional safety concerns for workers. Many slip-and-fall accidents happen from slippery surfaces and are one of the most common workers’ compensation claims from occupational injuries. On top of slip-and-fall injuries, a slippery surface can cause equipment to slip and slide, causing severe injuries to employees and staff.
Concrete sweating slab syndrome also contributes to poor air quality and undesirable indoor environmental conditions. Moisture causes mold and fungus. Not only can it ruin contents and inventory, but it also poses an air quality safety risk for everyone in the building.
The company decided a swift solution would be adding three MacroAir AVD550 fans to the warehouse space. According to GEODIS,
“Installing three MacroAir AVD 550 fans reduced the condensation and resolved our SSS problems.”
Shortly after installing the fans, GEODIS Freight Forwarding is experiencing dry concrete free of condensation. In fact, the safety hazard has been fully resolved thanks to MacroAir fans!
