We undertake Indoor Air Quality assessments using both real time dust particulate and Gas or VOC specialist equipment. Where contamination is suspected but unknown we provide air scans to identify over 400 types of potential contaminates to a parts per billion level.  We also assess water damage and mould issues which invariably lead to sick buildings.

Poor quality of indoor air is often associated with Sick or Tight Building Syndrome and poor maintenance or design of ventilation systems.

 

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in UK Buildings

 

Why indoor air quality is important

Studies have shown that most people spend 90% of their time in indoor environments. Poor IAQ in buildings and homes can result in health concerns, lost productivity and liability issues.

IAQ problems are often caused by complex inter–related issues including:

• Levels of make up air.
• Humidity.
• Ventilation systems.
• Unidentified odours.
• Oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
• Dust and particulates.
• Air movement and distribution.
• VOCs volatile organic chemicals.
• Air exchanges per hour.
• Biological & Mycological contamination.
  
  What Health effects
  
  People affected by poor IAQ invariably display the following symptoms:
• Lethargy.
• Sore or itchy eyes and throat.
• Runny nose.
• Depression.
• High levels of absenteeism usually late in week.
• Poor or reduced performance.
• Rash or skin irritation.
• Tiredness.
  
  What legal requirements
  
  Employers or duty holders have a duty under the MHSW regulations 1999 to ensure that employees or visitors to their premises are not exposed to danger or risk as defined in HSW ACT 1974. This would include breathable air which may be contaminated or not of suitable quality.
  
  What we do
  
  We provide a thorough investigation of the above mentioned parameters. We use state of art equipment to assess the environment and provide accurate and fast economic reports.