The importance of good ventilation in the workplace cannot be underestimated. Capable of regulating your temperature all year round and providing a constant and vital flow of air throughout your workplace, an effective ventilation system is essential. Here, we take a closer look at just some of the vital advantages of having good ventilation in your workplace, from improved health to reduced energy costs.
Control Energy Costs
Make no mistake, heating and ventilation require energy, and in doing so, there are always energy costs to consider, particularly as the cost of living rises in the UK remains a very real prospect. It’s important to balance your need for ventilation with your expected energy costs, to produce a safe, ventilated and cost-effective workplace for all. Fortunately, there are a handful of systems you can consider to help balance the costs of your energy with the need for good ventilation:
- Energy Recovery Ventilation: an energy recovery ventilation system, (ERV), is responsible for transferring the temperature from exhausting conditioned air to incoming fresh air. This will help to conserve energy whilst still allowing for a higher fresh air intake.
- Demand-Controlled Ventilation: In a demand-controlled ventilation system, (DCV), Co2 sensors calculate the optimal airflow in real-time, adjusting the ventilation accordingly. For example, a room with a much larger capacity will require considerably greater airflow than one with a small crowd, and the DCV will detect this through Co2 levels. Calculating the capacity of a room, the expected Co2 levels, and then adjusting the ventilation, will only help to reduce the amount of wasted energy.
- Variable-Speed Compressors: A variable speed compressor, (VCD), is a system capable of controlling airflow and temperature to an exact specification whilst still using a lower amount of energy. Working by using an inverter to speed up or slow down the motor according to the heating or cooling load, the inverter provides the compressor with a set voltage, in turn, saving energy.
To ensure your system is efficient, saving energy and providing ventilation as it should, an annual assessment, known as an HVAC inspection, should be carried out at least once a year.
Regulate Humidity
An effective ventilation system will help to reduce the humidity in the atmosphere. ERVs are especially effective at absorbing moisture in the air and using it as an advantage. An ERV will use the moisture already found in the humidified air, lowering the energy required to humidify fresh air, reducing wasted energy and money. Not only will this help to shrink loss of energy and cost, but it will also improve the atmosphere of your workplace, providing a comfortable environment for your employees with a constantly regulated temperature and airflow no matter the conditions outside.
Improved Health and Productivity
Poor ventilation and air quality inside your workplace can lead to a long list of illnesses, from difficult breathing to skin and eye irritation, a poorly ventilated environment is unsafe and unsuitable for employees. Not only will proper and effective ventilation improve the physical wellbeing of your employees, but their mental health is also bound to improve too. With a positive, safe and happy working environment, employees will feel comfortable at work all year round, improving your productivity and reducing your sick time as a result.
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