General Office Air Quality and Ventilation

Poor office air quality can significantly affect the general well-being of staff working in the area. It is often linked with headache, nausea, general fatigue and tiredness. It can also have an adverse effect on staff performance levels. In extreme cases, poor office air quality can also be contributory to transmission of airborne infections. In the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, the assurance of good air quality and ventilation rates has been highlighted throughout the world as a key parameter of minimising transmission of the virus in the workplace.

Air quality parameters in the office can be measured directly using direct reading instrumentation or acquired using pumped air sample. Simple techniques such as utilising carbon dioxide concentrations an indicator for air quality levels in offices have been used for many years. It has often been supported by including other physical parameters when assessing thermal comfort. Ventilation rates can be measured and air change rates calculated. Results can be compared to expected standards for your respective workplace and a remedial action plan formulated where necessary.

The knowledge and experience obtained by NOHH LTD in assessing air quality and thermal comfort in multiple workplaces over many years will give confidence that your workplace has been assessed in line with up to date expectations and practice.

For further advice on all aspects of General Office Air Quality and Ventilation, please do not hesitate to contact Newcastle Occupational Health and Hygiene Ltd.