Fresh and clean air gives better concentration among employees and increased efficiency. This in turn has a positive effect on well-being and the working environment.
Several recognized international studies have concluded that a poor indoor climate in the workplace leads to 5 percent lower efficiency. It may sound small, but if we look at the figure from the opposite side, a 5 percent increase in efficiency should mean e.g.
- 10 fewer sick days in a working year
- Effective working time is increased by 25 minutes every day.
- Less need for rest periods among employees
Poor or inadequate ventilation can cause health problems such as fatigue, headaches, reduced concentration, increased irritation of mucous membranes and increased frequency of respiratory infections. Furthermore, the air we are in affects both concentration, performance, and productivity. People with asthma and allergic diseases will be most at risk, but even people without these problems will be able to suffer health problems from insufficient or low ventilation.
A balanced ventilation system is a ventilation system that replaces old air with new, fresh air. In rooms where people stay longer over time, especially cell offices and open landscapes, it is important that the air is changed often enough. A ventilation system will be able to ensure the necessary flow of fresh air, while ensuring that the air is fully heated. Between 70 and 90 percent of the heat from the old air is transferred to new air, which is distributed evenly and fully heated around the building. That way, you don’t have to use energy to heat the new air, as you often have to with drafts from open windows and doors. It is therefore economical in terms of electricity costs, but most importantly it has positive side effects for the working environment.
TAKE A LOOK AT THESE FIGURES IF YOU’RE STILL IN DOUBT ABOUT WHETHER YOU SHOULD INVEST IN GOOD INDOOR AIR FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES:
- A good indoor climate represents less than one percent of the company’s labor costs.
- Your salary costs are 25 – 100 times higher than the company’s energy costs.
- Your labor costs are 25 – 100 times greater than your maintenance costs.
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WORKPLACE, SIMPLE MEASURES LIKE THESE CAN HELP IMPROVE THE INDOOR CLIMATE:
- Change the ventilation filter more often.
- Use a better ventilation filter that stops more of the air’s harmful particles.
- Ensure that the ventilation system is serviced regularly.
- Perform duct cleaning at regular intervals.
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