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United StatesUnited KingdomFranceItaliaSwedenEspañolHungaryPolskaAustraliaGermanyNetherlandsCanadaThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that COVID-19 can travel up to 4 metres feet in the air.
The New England Journal of Medicine reported the virus can remain suspended in air for up to 3 hours.
Research in The Netherlands found the typical 2 metres social distancing measurement between people to be ineffective… and recommended spacing of up to 20 meters.
A person can become infected through direct contact with a person or object carrying the virus.
By air, with two transmission methods:
Airborne transmission via large droplets (> 10 microns) when people cough or sneeze (1-2m risk)
Airborne transmission through small particles (<5 microns) also generated by coughing/sneezing/talking
ASHRAE, the world’s largest association dedicated to the subject of ventilation and air quality (HVAC), published a statement regarding transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and the operation of HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic which opened with:
“Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through the air is sufficiently likely that airborne exposure to the virus should be controlled.”
The presence of odours can reflect negatively on your facility.
Odours from bathrooms, lunch rooms, stale air and more are primary complaint drivers for building managers.
Experts agree that the flu virus is mainly spread through airborne droplets.
These droplets are made when people cough, sneeze or talk, the virus is partly inhaled. Despite flu injections and hand sanitisation, Influenza affected 310 THOUSAND people in 2019, making it Australias worst flu season.
Approximately 40% of Australians suffer from allergic rhinitis.
Allergic reactions can be triggered by irritants such as:
These irritants also result in respiratory issues for those with asthma, which impacts 1 out of every 10 children.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are harmful chemicals emitted from everyday products.
Paints, cleaning supplies, office equipment and more can contain VOCs and trigger headaches, asthma and allergy attacks. Other airborne contaminants include:
While we don’t usually give much thought to indoor air quality, we should. The air we breathe indoors is up to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
Public spaces, like offices, health care facilities and schools are breeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, dust and allergens, and harsh chemicals and odours.
While we all recognise the need to wash our hands and clean common surfaces like doors, tabletops, bathrooms, etc., it’s not enough. We need to clean the air. Why?
Common Colds and Flu affect over half the population per year in Australia.
While we all recognise the need to wash our hands and clean common surfaces like doors, tabletops, bathrooms, etc., it’s not enough. We need to clean the air. Why?
Flu can spread to others up to 2m away—mainly by droplets from coughing, sneezing or talking and can live in the air for several hours.
Absence through sickness costs Australian employers , which equates to an average of 8.8 workdays per person lost each year.
In the Australia it is estimated that the cost of Sick Building Syndrome, in particular, indoor air quality, may be as high as .
The average annual absenteeism cost per employee is .
99.97% of harmful germs, allergens and particulates are removed safely and easily.
Improved indoor air quality improves mental tasks, like concentration and recall, and can reduce absenteeism due to illness.
Clean air—free from contaminants and harsh odours—shows care and concern for the well-being of your facility’s occupants and customers.
