indoor air quality assessment

Monitoring and controlling the potential adverse effects of poor Indoor air quality is a growing concern to many facility managers, public institutions, and regulatory bodies.

SES offer accurate assessment and evaluation of the following potential risk factors  –

• Moulds & Bioaerosols responsible for infections in healthcare units & waste treatment facilities

• Dust & chemical vapours requiring compliance with Workplace exposure limits and Building regulations

• Assessment of Formaldehyde & Total Volatile organic compounds as part of BREEAM certification schemes and facility developments

• Workplace Exposure assessment of combustion products such as NOx and CO

• Detection and measurement of fine particulate matter in clean rooms to include PM10 & PM 2.5

Verifying the performance of building ventilation systems and the assessment of exposure levels to hazardous substances can provide stakeholders with the following key benefits:-

• Compliance with COSHH and building regulations
• Prevention of public health issues & the preservation of a company’s reputation
• Maintenance of hygienic process conditions to ensure the integrity of sensitive products such as medicinal & pharmaceutical agents
• Improvements in employee absenteeism and staff morale

Typical applications of IAQ assessments –

• Housing Associations
• Hospitals