SOLD OUT – The Value of Ventilation in the Workplace – Covid Business Support Workshop

Good ventilation is one of the best ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This free online workshop will explain how to identify poor ventilation in work areas and take practical steps to improve it.

Delivered by health & safety professionals this event will help you:

• identify poorly ventilated areas
• assess the risk from breathing in small particles of the virus (aerosol transmission) in enclosed areas
• decide on the steps you can take to improve ventilation

12.30  Welcome and Introductions: Diane Roberts, Covid Business Support Officer, Staffordshire County Council

12.40  Ventilation and air conditioning – HSE advice & guidance explained

• Identifying poorly ventilated areas and using CO2 monitors
• Assessment of fresh air (ventilation)
• Improving natural ventilation
• How to improve mechanical ventilation
• Balancing ventilation with keeping workplace temperatures comfortable
• Air cleaning and filtration units
• Ventilation in vehicles

Justine Acheson, Health & Safety Advisor, Staffordshire County Council

13.10  Practical examples of improving ventilation to reduce COVID 19 transmission: Rasila Sarda, Environmental Health Practitioner, South Staffordshire Council

13.40  Q&A – All

13.50  Key messages & wrap up: Diane Roberts, Covid Business Support Officer, Staffordshire County Council

14.00  Close

If you have any queries or questions please contact covidsupport4businesses@staffordshire.gov.uk