AIR QUALITY MONITORING

Air Quality Monitoring

Nijhuis DEBA UK provides a range of air analysis and assessments that can be used to confirm that the air quality is being maintained at an acceptable hygienic and physical standard, as well as ensuring that the building complies with current legislation and guidelines*

Our highly trained and experienced personnel are able to advise on a wide variety of services and installations that will address and resolve most air quality issues.

* CIBSE Guide TM26, HVCA TR19, HSG 132, CIBSE Guide A and HTM03.01.

Compliance

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations and Occupier’s Liability Act 1984, all employers have duty of care to provide a safe, comfortable and healthy working environment.

Air Hygiene Services Include:

Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Assessment
Air Hygiene (Air Conveyance and Ventilation Systems) Survey
Air Ductwork Inspection & Cleaning
Clean Room Survey and Monitoring
Consultancy and Advisory Service
Bespoke Complaint Investigations

Air Surveys Include:

Visual, hygienic, operational and functional inspection of the air supply plant
Visual and hygienic inspection of available ductwork as appropriate
Assessment of the occupied air space (see below)

Occupied Air Space Assessments Include:

Temperature analysis
Relative humidity (RH)
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and any other specified gasses
Airborne particulates (respirable and non-nespirable dust)
Airborne bacteria/fungi
General visual inspection of the occupied work-space, reviewing all aspects of air quality in terms of capability and limitation

These inspections identify critical environmental issues within the workplace, which can increase productivity, reduce sickness and absenteeism (so-called ‘Sick Building Syndrome’).

Air Handling Unit

Carbon Dioxide

Unusually high carbon dioxide levels may cause drowsiness and headaches and reduced productivity of occupants.

Moulds and Bacteria

The primary hazard of mould in indoor air quality is the triggering of asthmatic attacks in susceptible persons. The monitoring of humidity levels will inhibit the likelihood of mould growth.

Carbon Monoxide

One of the most toxic indoor air contaminants, common sources of carbon monoxide are tobacco smoke, space heaters using fossil fuels, defective central heating furnaces and automobile exhausts.

High levels of carbon monoxide can lead to nausea, unconsciousness and death.

Results

Findings are presented in electronic format (PDF), which can be emailed and, if expressly requested, it can be produced in a hard-backed ring binder report with the following information detailed:

Introduction
Summary of findings
Environmental conditions
Laboratory results
Recommendations

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Nijhuis DEBA UK's advisors and engineers are on hand to handle your Air Quality requirements.