During the winter months, viruses and bacteria in the workplace can be much higher. People getting sick during this time, staying indoors more, and things like central heating perpetuating particles in the air can be a breeding ground for nasty things.
It’s hard to know how to fight this annual problem and keep employees safe and the workspace happy. Though you won’t be able to eliminate the problem completely, there are some ways that you can improve the situation.
One of the biggest changes you can make with the potential to have a significant impact is to install a negative air machine. A negative air machine can make a difference and be a real asset to your business, especially during the year’s colder months.
What is a negative air machine?
Negative air machines, or Negative Air Units, are used to clean the air in buildings, factories, medical facilities and in confined spaces with mould, asbestos, or lead.
Negative air units are best placed in constricted areas to remove microscopic contaminants from the air. They are extremely helpful in buildings and workplaces that naturally cause unseen, harmful contaminants in the air.
Fanquip’s negative air machines are designed to handle the rigours of micro-decontamination operations where reliable. When it comes to keeping everyone in the workplace virus-free in the colder months, they can place a pivotal role.
How do negative air machines work?
A negative air machine will create a negative vacuum that brings air in and forces it through a filter. The filter then works to remove impurities such as microbes, dust, and moulds. Thus, stopping dirty air from leaving the space.
As a result, your workplace or building will have much cleaner air with fewer problematic particles that can get people sick and stump infection control.
What are the benefits of a negative air machine?
Like many other pieces of ventilation equipment, they can truly benefit your business and the space that they are installed in. If you’re considering having one fitted, it’s important to know what they can offer before deciding whether or not one is right for you.
Improve air quality
Improving air quality in a work place is a great idea and, in some cases, may even be required. Australian regulations set in place make sure that businesses in certain industries keep their air quality at a certain level.
Understanding the potential issues that indoor pollutants can cause is crucial, especially as it can lead to a number of serious problems such as:
- eye problems
- lung problems
- throat problems
The extraction of contaminants through mechanical ventilation, especially negative air units, can make such a difference when it comes to your business and those who work there.
Reduce airborne contaminants.
Removing airborne contaminants at work goes hand in hand with improving the overall air quality but when it comes to particular airborne contaminants, removing them is crucial.
For example, something like Sicilia Dust can be much more harmful than regular sawdust, so installing equipment that helps remove it from the air can help.
Asbestos & demolition removal.
Negative Air Machines can assist with construction demolition and asbestos abetment.
High volume air filtration is ideal for dusty demolition sites, as they filter harmful airborne contaminants that may linger in the air during construction demolition. These machines help to clean the air with negative air pressure helping to prevent the spread of asbestosis fibres in a room. Equipped with a two-stage filtration system including pre-filters and HEPA filters to prevent large asbestos particles and airborne from beaching through.
Combat the spread of sickness at work.
Virus spread in an office building can be much worse in the winter, as anyone who works in an office or close quarters with other team members will know.
Though common colds and viruses will still pass in even the most secure environment, workplace safety is about reducing the chances of this. A negative air machine can filter the air and remove many airborne pathogens that may be swimming about in the air you and your colleagues are breathing.
Have all your negative air machine questions answered with Fanquip.
When it comes to installing complex equipment into your business building, there can be so many questions flying around. This makes sense, as you often want the best piece of equipment for your needs.
At Fanquip, we have experts that have been in this industry for years and will be able to suggest the right pieces of our equipment to suit you. When it comes to negative air machines, we can explain their benefits in detail, how many you may need and the best places to install them.
You can contact a team member today and have all your questions surrounding these negative air units answered.
