How Universities Can Improve Air Quality in Research Labs and Scientific Facilities?
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 have been studied due to […]
Beyond Cabins: The Overlooked Air Quality Challenge in Mining Sites
Indoor air quality matters in offices, schools, and gyms, but risks in mining environments often go unnoticed. Mining sites are often seen as dusty, dark pits. The industry invests in dust control and ventilation to improve production. Yet, the sector is just starting to address indoor air quality risks at mining sites. According to studies, […]
Breathe Easy This Easter: Keep Your Home and Workplace Air Clean During Gatherings
The gathering season is around the corner. Easter is a time to celebrate joy, family traditions, and hearty meals. People come together to enjoy classic dishes like hot cross buns and lamb roast to mark the occasion. Unlike other parts of the world, Australia experiences different weather patterns around Easter. Sweltering summers begin to say […]
Autumn Workplace Air Quality: Keeping Offices Healthy During Seasonal Changes
A new season is just around the corner, bringing important changes to our workplaces, especially when it comes to indoor air quality. As autumn arrives and the air turns cool and crisp, it’s time to shift our focus from air conditioning to maintaining healthy indoor air quality at work. During hotter months, air conditioners managed […]
The Hidden Role of Air Quality in Patient Recovery
Patient recovery in healthcare facilities is often attributed to medical treatments, advanced technology, and doctor expertise. Yet, there is one factor in the healing process that most of us tend to overlook: indoor air quality. Clean indoor air quality plays an essential role in the recovery of patients. But when did air quality become such […]
The Cancer Risk in Your Workshop: Why Ignoring Wood Dust is No Longer an Option
A wood workshop is associated with arts, craftsmanship, and creation. However, an invisible threat lurks in the air and is often overlooked: wood dust. What may seem like a simple layer of fine dust on benches, equipment, and machines is, in fact, a serious health hazard. Whether you are a part-time DIYer or work in […]
Post Bushfire Health Effects and Ways to Mitigate Them
Several Australian regions face severe bushfires during the summer season. They destroy forests, homes, and the habitats of thousands of animals and birds, with many losing their lives. However, not everything returns to normal once the flames are extinguished and the skies are clear. Bushfires leave a lasting impact on air quality readings and human […]
Bushfire Smoke – The Silent Killer
Bushfires have significantly degraded the climate and landscape of Australia. People often believe bushfire smoke causes outdoor damage, but the reality is different. It is the silent danger that degrades the quality of indoor air because wildfires release toxic smoke that travels and affects areas some distance away. Most people exposed to bushfire smoke recover […]
How Higher CO2 Levels Extend Virus Lifespan and Increase Infections
Carbon dioxide instantly became the highlight during the times of COVID-19 because the virus remains stable in environments with high levels of CO2. Research studies have claimed that spaces with poor ventilation measures contain CO2 levels that are dangerous to human health. The University of Bristol also attributed carbon dioxide as the main reason behind […]
WHAT IS THE NEW ASHRAE 241? ITS KEY ASPECTS AND BENEFITS
ASHRAE 241, a new standard published in June 2023, was developed as an extension of ASHRAE’s epidemic task force in response to a request from the White House. It is the latest code for “Control of Infectious Aerosols.” Also referred to as the Indoor Quality Standard, ASHRAE Standard 241 focuses on rolling out guidelines for […]