It’s our duty and responsibility to give every Australian the care they need in their later years. As we saw half of Coronavirus-related deaths in Queensland within Aged Care ¹ we must ensure we are taking all possible measures to protect older Australians on a daily basis. Here’s our top strategies to provide safe indoor […]
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are a significant part of modern buildings, providing temperature control and air circulation for human comfort. These systems can sometimes create unexpected situations, especially when animals inhabit these spaces.One interesting example is the case of bats. When bats encounter buildings with HVAC systems, their echolocation abilities can be […]
ASHRAE has approved for publication its airborne infection risk mitigation standard, described as a major step forward in reducing the risk of infectious disease spread in buildings.ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major […]
As the importance of Indoor Air Quality gains recognition, Facilities Managers should consider prioritising IAQ services in their future financial budgets. The Australian Federal Budget provisions for IAQ assessments and energy efficiency grants which presents opportunities for Facilities Managers to enhance IAQ while aligning with national initiatives. The Importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) […]
Indoor Air Quality management within Commercial Buildings requires a combination of science and technology to provide safe, breathable air, and meet IAQ standards.
Whenever a Commercial Building, Healthcare Facility or Critical Indoor Area undergoes refurbishment a specific plan needs to be in place for the preparation, inspection and cleaning of the HVAC system before commissioning. An HVAC system can become a source of serious health risk if not managed inline with current Indoor Air Quality guidelines and is […]
What are the legal implications and corporate responsibility in respect to to HVAC Hygiene Standards?The Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011 defines the duties to ensure the health and safety of workers. This includes the management of risks, the provision and maintenance of safe plant and structures. It sets out that a person conducting a […]
Clean-Air are pleased to announce a new HVAC Hygiene project working for Metro North Health at Redcliffe Hospital. We asked David Muldoon, Indoor Air Quality Expert, how will Clean-Air play a key role in the success of the project? David MuldoonIndoor Air Quality Expert at Clean-Air Aust.“Clean-Air’s 30+ years of experience working in high risk indoor […]
Clean-Air Australia is now supplying and installing Aura Air Purification units as standalone devices for business or domestic use.The units feature UVC as well as patented HEPA Ray-Filter technology. According to Clean-Air Australia they are an easy-to-install, safe and effective air purifying technology. The units provide real-time IAQ data via a smartphone app or API, […]
Our recent study carried out in a hospital demonstrated a key factor of for understanding the science behind the product and why it’s so important to know this when determining the right solution for the job.Effective performance of UV-C is all about the level of energy fields it generates ABOVE Mould growing on AHU: the result […]