Indoor air is part of how a workplace functions. The starting point is the building and the people using it: occupancy, ventilation, maintenance and any concerns raised by the team.
Start with the working environment
A meeting room, open-plan office and care setting have different patterns of use. Record how the space is occupied and what the existing ventilation system is designed to do.
Set a clear objective before choosing equipment. Is the concern airflow, a persistent odour, airborne particles or a wider building issue? Different questions require different responses.
What contaminants are most relevant in offices?
- Occupancy and patterns of use.
- Existing ventilation and maintenance arrangements.
- Sources of dust, odours or other complaints.
- Placement, noise and access for maintenance.
- The needs of people using the space.
Make the approach measurable
Record the decision, the equipment chosen and the maintenance plan. Where monitoring is appropriate, agree what will be measured and how the information will be interpreted.
Hepa Pro and PureAir3000 use different combinations of technologies. Read their specifications and operating instructions before selecting a model for a workplace or planning a wider rollout.
Keep the whole building in view
A portable unit does not replace a suitable ventilation strategy or building maintenance. Discuss specialist settings with an appropriately qualified adviser and keep the facilities team involved.
