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Air quality: Office
Healthy air, happy employees
Good air quality in the office is essential for the health and productivity of your employees. You as a facility manager or prevention advisor can create a healthier and more energetic work environment by being aware of the causes and consequences of poor air quality and by taking smart measures.
Why is air quality in the office so important?
The disease burden of by poor indoor air quality is estimated at €750 million per year in Belgium. A lot of research is conducted into this issue, including in offices and schools. Often, the right, small efforts are enough to improve air quality significantly. This can lead to a 10% increase in productivity, a 50% improvement in cognitive skills, and a 35% reduction in absenteeism. Impressive figures, right? That is precisely what makes an air quality survey at your office ever so valuable.
Legislation on air quality in workplaces is laid down in the Codex on Well-being at Work. This practical guide provides instructions on how to ensure indoor air quality. It is important to understand and apply this legislation in order to minimise health risks.
Sources of pollution
- Limited ventilation – poorly maintained ventilation system
- Printers
- Office furniture and flooring that emit chemical substances
- Office supplies
- Infiltration of polluted outdoor air
- Excessively dry air – ozone
- Kitchens/canteens
- …
Health risks
- Sick building syndrome
- Reduced productivity
- Impaired cognitive ability
- Complaints: headaches, fatigue, irritated eyes, dry throat, coughing
- Absenteeism and burn-out
- Pour work atmosphere
- Employee turnover
Investigating air quality
The first thing to do is clarify where the problem lies. These tools will help:
- ‘Smart Life CO2+’ meter: An affordable way to get a clear picture of your indoor air quality.
Buy your ‘Smart Life CO2+’meter here
- AQM-programme: detailed risk analysis of indoor air quality.
Read more about our AQM programme
- DIY VOC measurement: If elevated VOC levels (Volatile Organic Compounds) are detected with the above measurements, further analysis might prove be useful to determine the sources and risks.
Breathtaking air quality in the office
You have control over the air quality in your office. As a facility manager or prevention advisor, you can use simple measuring instruments and targeted analyses to detect pollution and take action.
- No more tired and sick employees
- More energy, and a positive work atmosphere
- Peace of mind for you and your team
Want to investigate the air quality in your office? Make an appointment with the specialists from Arizo without any obligation here.
