How to check Indoor air quality in laboratories

One of the fundamental factors to guarantee a healthy environment in the working environment, in addition to the mandatory safety systems, is the Indoor air quality. In a laboratory or in another research facility, it is important to internally monitor all components that promote the viability of the work safe for reliable results. That is, the control of air quality and having systems to measure air purity is essential in an environment like this.

Because the air quality does not only affect the products or processes that are carried out due to possible contamination, but it is also a way to guarantee the safety of the staff. The Rules In terms of safety in laboratories and research facilities, the style defends and insures the protection of the health of personnel in the laboratory environment, which undoubtedly includes the quality of the laboratory air and its control.

In a laboratory, air quality can be influenced primarily by two types of factors: internal and external. On the one hand, the processes or elements that are carried out in the room can release particles that affect air quality because of the composition or process involved. On the other hand, external agents can enter the laboratory when the arrival or exit of people or material takes place, so this must also be taken into account to ensure that the air quality is under control.

On the other hand, when we talk about measuring the purity of the air in any type of context, not just scientific installations, there are different measurable categories depending on the hygienic aspects that affect the quality of the indoor air, depending on the type of location or area that can be subdivided in:

1. Optimal quality: Indispensable for professional scientific environments, related to Laboratories, clinics, hospitals, as well as those related to the child population, such as daycare centers.
2. Good quality: This section enters public and professional spaces such as offices, museums, training rooms, homes and swimming pools, among others.
3. Average quality: in which we will find common leisure activities, such as: cinemas, hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes, shopping centers and gyms.
4. Low quality: Other types of areas where quality can become unhealthy and where it is recommended not to travel or not to travel without sufficient ventilation.

Laboratories therefore require one Optimal indoor air quality To health risks and achieve the best results in research. There are several ways to set up an air quality control system in this type of area, among which we emphasize:

• IDA-C1: For the systems that are constantly in operation.
• IDA-C2: By manual operation, by a switch.
• IDA-C3: It is measured with a temporary schedule that sets a certain time.
• IDA-C4: In this case, the measurement is carried out when the presence of employees is detected by means of infrared systems or automatic lights.
• IDA-C5: This system measures the air quality based on the number of people who occupy the location.
• IDA-C6: This system has direct control by sensors to measure certain parameters that represent air quality, such as CO2 and VOCs.

So, depending on the processes and use given to the installation, the most optimal system will be applied to ensure that the quality of the air is needed in the laboratory to guarantee the safety of all parts.

Once we have looked at the importance of air quality control and its special relevance in certain professional facilities, such as laboratories or research facilities, it is time to remember that the Lab sum We are at your disposal for everything related to the design, Installation and Maintenance of clean rooms and sterile areas.