Abstract
The objective of these investigations was to determine a potential cause for occupational discomfort and illness in various nonindustrial situations. Since exposure to commonly used industrial chemicals was nonexistent from a job related situation, the physical environment was the only clue to potential agents. The offices had urea-formaldehyde resin products present as a common factor. Airborne measurements showed presence of formaldehyde in extremely low concentrations and well within the OSH A Standards. Current studies are examining the formaldehyde levels for various nonindustrial exposures reported.