Band 8+: You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter • describe the health problem • explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office • suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office

Dear Sir,

I am an assistant manager in the legal department. Recently, I was diagnosed with asthma and enlargements of the lungs due to constant exposure to dusty and damp conditions.

The legal wing is in the basement of our organisation, therefore, there are very few windows and the ventilation is inadequate. Since there are thousands of cases file stored, these have been accumulating dust and microorganisms for ages. To worsen the situation, some water pipes are leaking, which contributes to humid conditions.

My doctor as concluded that prolonged exposure to the old dust-laden files and humid environment has caused my body’s allergic reactions. This is evident from other employees who are suffering from mild symptoms of early lung diseases as well.

I reckon that we must install air purifiers immediately to improve the quality of the air. For long-term solutions, we must endeavor to digitalize our records, which will improve the working conditions.

I hope you will initiate immediate action for the welfare of the workers.

Yours sincerely,

Justin Green.