Ventilation: an employer’s how-to guide

In their latest guidance, the government have really emphasised the importance of good ventilation in keeping your people safe from respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu.

Why? Because, put simply, the fresher the air that flows through your premises, the less likely your team are to become ill.

So, to help you meet your legal obligations more easily, our Health & Safety experts have put together this practical guide outlining key considerations when it comes to keeping workplaces safely and comfortably ventilated.

It covers:

• What is the latest government guidance? 
• Why is good ventilation so important?
• Key considerations for all workplaces
• Identifying risk areas
• Other factors affecting risk (such as occupancy, furniture, airflows, size, etc.)
• Ventilation in vehicles