Occupancy Sensor

A device that detects the presence of people to control lighting or HVAC systems.

Open Plan Office

An office layout where there are few or no enclosed private offices.

Pink Noise

A noise with a spectrum of frequencies that decrease in intensity at a rate of 3 dB per octave.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

Preventive Maintenance

Regular, routine maintenance to help keep equipment up and running, preventing any unplanned downtime and expensive costs from unanticipated equipment failure.

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often expressed as a ratio of output to inputs.

Relative Humidity

The amount of water vapor present in air expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature.

Remote Work

Work done outside of a traditional office environment, often from home or a co-working space.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

An injury to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, or sustained or awkward positions.