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Why Ventilation is Important in Your Workplace

Regulations surrounding workplace ventilation have been put in place for good reason. When adhered to, any hot, humid or stale air within the space will be replaced with clean air at the right rate.



The general rule of thumb is to keep at least 5-8 litres of fresh air within the space, every second for every occupant. This goes for any air that is clean and free of impurities that could cause workers to fall ill or be unhappy with the working environment.


Regulations surrounding workplace ventilation have been put in place for good reason. When adhered to, any hot, humid or stale air within the space will be replaced with clean air at the right rate.


The general rule of thumb is to keep at least 5-8 litres of fresh air within the space, every second for every occupant. This goes for any air that is clean and free of impurities that could cause workers to fall ill or be unhappy with the working environment.


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What Workplaces Require Ventilation?

The vast majority of enclosed workplaces are required to have a certain amount of fresh air passing through the space. That includes anything from an office space to a commercial kitchen, a spray booth to a hospital, for example.


Without proper ventilation, it’s very difficult to get a good amount of clean air into these enclosed spaces, and with many individuals coming and going throughout the day, it’s vital to provide clean air to keep these individuals healthy. 


There are some exceptions when it comes to enclosed workplaces and the standard ventilation guidelines. For example, a workplace designed for growing mushrooms needs a humid space for the product growth.


Ventilation Regulations

The Health and Safety Executive provides details of ventilation regulations, as part of the Health and Safety at Work Act. These regulations state that any business owner or employer who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a workplace and its staff, should regularly undertake risk assessments as a way to control or prevent any risks to their staff’s health.


Part of this risk assessment involves assessing the ventilation within the workplace and working to maintain the air cleanliness within the space.


Failure to comply with health and safety regulations could result in a fine or penalty.


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How to Ventilate an Enclosed Workplace?

There are a number of ways in which to effectively ventilate an enclosed workplace.


The first method is through natural ventilation, which can be done with enough windows and doors throughout the space. If you’re hoping to ventilate your own workplace through natural ventilation, you must ensure that workers are kept away from any cold draughts and if needs be, that the layout of the workspace is adjusted. 


The second method is through mechanical ventilation, which involves the use of air conditioning systems or extractors, for example. Mechanical ventilation requires regular servicing and a little more investment than natural ventilation. However, it’s a much more effective way of ventilating a workplace in order to achieve the workplace environment you’re hoping to achieve.



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BENEFITS

The Benefits of Good Ventilation in your Workplace

With proper ventilation comes a host of benefits. One of these, of course, is the prevention of any negative health effects. Additionally, workplaces can profit from proper ventilation in a few other ways:

Improved Employee Health & Performance

The absence of proper airflow can cause the air in an area to become hot and stifled. This environment can worsen when body heat or physical activity creates additional heat.


A good ventilation system will move the air about in a way that cools it down and provides relief to individuals.


Mould is a common concern in many workplaces. It can not only cause negative health effects, but also damage important equipment and the structure of buildings. A good airflow will control the humidity in an environment and help prevent mould from forming or spreading.


By pushing out pollutants such as dust and chemicals, ventilation will improve a space’s overall air quality and provide individuals with welcome relief. This will help them feel far more comfortable in their environment.


All of which has been shown to improve employee performance and productivity.


Heat Recovery


Whilst the energy efficiency of any building can be improved with better insulation and installing things like double glazing, there is even more that business and homes can do to ensure they are making the most of the warmth in their immediate environment.


The main appeal of Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems (HRVS) is the supply of warm, fresh air in a constant flow. When you open a window to let some air in, especially in winter, you’re losing a large amount of heat that will need to be replaced.


Because you are creating a self-contained environment with a superior ventilation system, you air will be cleaner and better for you. The constant supply of warm air through the heat recovery system means you can reduce your energy costs.


The benefits of heat recovery stretch beyond just simple energy savings with a reduction in things like humidity and condensation that can cause health problems.

The improved air quality means that your workplace or house isn’t filled with irritants like pollen and pollution as the ventilation is filtered throughout the building.


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