Air Compliance & Quality Services in Retail
Providing clean air to customers and employees
Providing clean air to customers and employees needs to be prioritised
Most major global economies were hard-hit during the COVID-19pandemic, shining a light on the health of our indoor air, particularly in public spaces. For many nations, re-opening their retail stores safely and efficiently has been a priority.
While basic safety measures have been put in place, providing clean air to customers and employees has become an absolute necessity to protect the health of communities and the local economy – of course, this will give the confidence to encourage them to return in numbers.
In response, retail outlets have been in search of ways to upgrade their ventilation and air quality systems to give staff and visitors the upmost confidence of a safe retail experience.
Clean air and clean surfaces
When looking at air quality solutions, it would be advised that retailers should seek out expert advice in order to ensure the right air quality solution is implemented.
Air quality will vary from building to building, the air quality specialist at Ultra-Protect will be able to survey the internal spaces and provide the retailer with a bespoke report detailing the best methods to improve their internal air quality to their exact specifications.
The importance of good air quality in retail environments
When looking at the maintenance of air quality systems within retail, it is important to understand that each retailer will have varying air quality requirements. The retailer will need to establish the level of air quality measures needed, some may only require a basic filtration or ventilation system, while others may need to take steps to defend against airborne viruses and other pathogens. Within a densely populated space, such as a retail store, viruses and pathogens can be easily spread between staff members and customers.
Of course, most buildings will need to have an Air Quality Assessment completed to establish needs, the extent of the buildings Air Quality and provide solutions to improve for health and compliance.
Indoor air quality testing can help you to ensure your buildings and employee’s safety. Regular Indoor Air Quality testing will ensure that you provide the safest and most beneficial environment for the building users and also help you to comply with current Health & Safety and Building Regulations.
We help you to have the best air quality possible
Air quality testing is important to help ensure your buildings safety and compliance to the latest legal requirements.
Poor air quality could be costing you money
How long would you spend in shop that was dirty, smelt bad or affected your breathing. For many people they often don't consciously understand what is causing them unease or discomfort but will instinctively leave a premises they don't feel comfortable in.
This is often due to poor Air Quality within the workspace environments and is affecting people’s health and costing companies money.
At Ultra Protect we provide a full Air Quality Assessment complete with detailed report on particles identified within your office space, complete with a full solution offering.
This enables an Air Quality Management system to be put into place giving the you control – knowing what the issues are, the reasons why, what needs to be done and by whom.
Fresh Air is a Shared Responsibility with a Shared Benefit
Your customers are often the first to notice any odours or uncomfortably hot and stuffy areas indicative of an air quality issue. Encouraging them to report any concerns or complaints is one of your best lines of defence in protecting and improving the air - for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment.
And because the factors that contribute to indoor air quality are diverse -- ranging from the quality of air flow afforded through fans to the presence or absence of dust and mould -- there are opportunities at numerous levels to make improvements. Through good housekeeping in the form of routine cleaning, for instance, regular maintenance of the HVAC system, and use of the right products like air purifiers that remove pollutants on the spot for an immediate benefit -- cleaner air is within reach.
Our air quality consultants can assess your building for the following
CO2 levels
Nitrogen Dioxide
Particulate matter (2.5& 10 micron counts
Temperature and humidity
Ventilation flow rates and air changes
Microbiological counts
Let Your Customers Know that you are Air Quality Safe
The retail industry puts customer service and well-being at the top of its list and fully understand that customer retention is an absolute must for a healthy, vibrant, profitable and sustainable business.
With the continuing issues of Virus transmissions, it’s more important now than ever to let your customers know that your premises is Air Quality Safe and Surface sanitised – which will encourage them to return.
A cleaner healthier environment will improve your customers' experience, increase customer loyalty and show that you put their health first.
At Ultra-Protect, we not only carry out Internal Air Quality Assessments and provide Air Quality and Sanitisation Solutions, we also provide wall certificates and window & entrance door stickers that show your customers that your premise is cleaner, fresher, healthier and compliant.
A great way for happy, healthy returning customers to promote your business – let them tell others.
We Specialise in Air Quality Assessments
Air quality testing is important to help ensure your buildings safety and compliance to the latest legal requirements.
We can assess your building for the following:
● CO2 Levels
● Carbon Monoxide Levels
● Nitrogen Dioxide
● Particulate matter (2.5- & 10-micron counts)
● Temperature
● Humidity
● Microbiological counts
● Ventilation flow rates / Air changes
CO2 Levels in the workplace
● CO2 levels are measured in parts per million (ppm) with the recommended indoor level capped at around 600 ppm.
● Unfortunately most office environments have an existing level between 1000 – 2500ppm – where studies show that an
employee’s performance will drop between 35 and 60% dependant on the activity.
● This increases to 91% where levels exceed 2500ppm.
Facts on Air Pollution
● Air pollution is one of the UK’s (and the world’s) biggest killers.
● The smallest particles are the most dangerous – these are generally INVISIBLE to the eye.
● Worldwide, the human costs of indoor and outdoor air pollution are terrible - millions of premature deaths each year are linked to air pollution.
● Children are most vulnerable to air pollution.
● A child born today might not breathe clean air until they are 8.
● Most areas of the UK are breaking WHO and UK limits on air pollution.
● Air pollution causes up to 36,000 early deaths a year in the UK.
● Invisible pollution claims more than 9,000 early deaths each year in London.
● London’s air is some of the dirtiest in Europe. In 2016 the government was ordered by the High Court to come up with a plan to clean up air across the UK in the shortest possible time.
● ONLY 5 days into 2017, annual air pollution limits in parts of London were breached for the WHOLE YEAR.
● Being inside a building can be more dangerous for your health as air quality internally is generally 5 times worse.
● Air pollution costs the UK £20 billion a year.
Solutions at Ultra Protect
Under the current Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Occupiers Liability Act 1984, an employer has a duty of care to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is provided. The Approved Code of Practice accompanying the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, states that indoor air quality should be at least equal to, but ideally better than, the air outside your building and that all commercial premises must have an Air Quality Management system in place. To achieve this then an Air Quality Assessment would need to be completed.
The Internal Air Quality Assessment report is effectively an internal Risk Assessment of your property, laying out in simple terms what the existing Air Quality state of play is, the reasons why and how it can be improved with both short and longer-term measures. It is a report that will give you control of your Air Quality situation and will allow you to control the improvements based on the risk factor.
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We have the expertise and products to provide solutions for a cleaner, fresher and healthier environment for us to work in.
