5 Benefits of good ventilation in the workplace
- Shane Rayners
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min read
Breathing air is critical to all of our lives and the quality of the air we breathe in indoor spaces plays a vital role in health, comfort, and productivity.
Good ventilation in the work environment is very important. The quality of the air in indoor spaces, usually, is not one of the first things we prioritise, but it plays a pivotal role in our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. HVAC is a key engineering control in office environments, and good ventilation can save energy and improve the indoor air quality simultaneously.
Here are 5 benefits why good ventilation in the office is important:
1. Improved employee comfort
No one enjoys being in an uncomfortable and stuffy work environment, especially because most people spent a large number of hours at the office. Improved indoor air quality and a controlled temperature will result in employees being more relaxed and focused.
So you don't need to install an expensive breakaway room, gym or jacuzzi in your office to help your employees relax. You just need to maintain your already existing HVAC components like the indoor ducting, ventilation fans, valves, grilles, etc. and you will might just see a marked improvement in employee wellness.
2. Improved employee productivity
Did you know that good air quality and ventilation supports concentration, decision making, job satisfaction, stamina, energy, and much more. A well ventilated office space helps the brain perform better.
Performing regular maintenance checks and upgrading your HVAC system when needed is very important to help you create a productive working environment.
3. Reduce sick days
HVAC systems can help people stay healthy. When there is badly controlled indoor air it can cause eye irritation, and make a difficult to breath for people who have respiratory problems. It can also cause some existing health problems to worsen. The COVID 19 pandemic has highlighted the need for good quality air, particularly in indoor spaces and this is one big reason why good quality indoor is is so important.
4. Create a pleasing customer and client space
Have you ever walked into an office space to attend a meeting or interview and start sweating because the indoor temperature is too hot or not controlled? IT IS THE WORSE! Now imagine what a potential client may experience if your office space was hot, stuffy and with no temperature control, the worse case scenario is they may want to get out of your space as quickly as possible and you may lose business as a result.
Instead, use your building’s HVAC system to put people at ease. A comfortable atmosphere helps prospective clients relax and that’s a great thing. A good ventilation system will help reduce odours and keep the indoor air feeling fresh, as well.
5. Control humidity
Another benefit of good HVAC systems is the ability to control humidity. Keeping humidity levels between 40% and 60% can reduce mould, mites, fungi, bacterial growth, and viruses. This can prevent health problems and allergic reactions, as well.
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