Modern commercial spaces are continuously evolving. Since the emergence of COVID-19, shared workspaces have become quite common, increasing flexibility and collaboration between workers and teams. However, the introduction of this new practice has also opened a new pathway of challenges for indoor air quality (IAQ). Environments with high occupancy and
Ethylene oxide sterilisation goes beyond plant doors. The gas sterilises medical devices, and the story ends here. However, there is a critical gap: ethylene oxide (EtO) stays in the environment for long periods. It lingers in warehouses and logistics hubs – facilities with less regulation. These medical devices are stored
Sustainability efforts have long focused on measuring visible parameters – carbon emissions, waste management and resource efficiency. However, in recent years, regulatory bodies responsible for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies have shifted their focus to a fundamental concern – indoor air quality in offices. The air we breathe is
An emergency operations centre (EOC) is a critical facility designed to operate 24/7. Indoor air quality in control rooms matters, and it should be as reliable as the data on the screens. Such 24/7 mission-focused emergency control centres should have a high-performance HVAC system to accommodate high and continuous occupancy.
The management has been quite vigilant about indoor air quality. Therefore, your organisation has every certificate on the wall demonstrating compliance with indoor air quality standards. Carbon dioxide levels are below the exposure limit, and ventilation standards comply with ASHRAE guidelines. Everything looks good on the surface, but why do
Ethylene oxide is one of the most common and important chemicals used in the industrial sector. It is a colourless gas used to produce several chemicals for industrial processes. EtO is also widely used for medical equipment sterilisation. The gas is highly flammable and reactive under specific conditions. Despite its
Indoor air quality in schools, offices, and medical facilities draws attention from experts, researchers, and regulatory bodies from all over the world due to higher concentrations of pollutants. People spend more time indoors, which means a greater chance of exposure to these contaminants. While educational facilities like kindergartens and classrooms
Tobacco use is one of the most pressing health concerns on a global level. It is an epidemic that has been costing millions of lives each year. According to statistics published by the World Health Organisation (WHO), tobacco use accounts for 7 million deaths worldwide, along with disabilities and chronic diseases. The
What do we first think about when someone mentions industrial pollution? We usually picture grey smoke engulfing blue skies. However, the reality is quite different for industrial workers, because indoor air is the most dangerous of all. While authorities focus on improving indoor air quality, there remains a discrepancy: manufacturing facilities often overlook it.
Ethylene Oxide (EtO), or the EtO gas, is the backbone for sterilising medical devices and chemical building blocks for everyday products like plastics, textile, detergents, adhesives and antifreeze, it has a downside too. The gas possesses serious health risks. Prolonged ethylene oxide exposure health effects include many physical, acute and