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Laboratory Sector
Under COSHH regulations and HSE's Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL), all UK businesses have to set particular measures in place to protect their staff from chemical hazards and unsafe working conditions. Laboratories are no different. In fact, these facilities commonly manage various harmful substances and chemicals on a much more routine basis. As a result, laboratory owners must be extremely careful with the chemicals that their staff are exposed to and the duration of this exposure. Air quality measures must be particularly stringent to reduce risk in these sensitive spaces.
The truth is, many laboratory facilities fall short of their expected air quality. Spaces with little filtration or ventilation can suffer from potentially harmful levels of particulate matter and total volatile organic compounds due to chemical use. Labs which study organic matter should ensure they have sufficient filtration methods to reduce the exposure for their staff.
Insufficient air quality control can impact staff productivity, research accuracy, and health resulting in workplace absences. No one wants to work in space with unclean air, but unfortunately laboratories can quickly become dangerous spaces without the proper measures in place. If you're concerned about the cleanliness of the air within your laboratory, or you'd like to understand how we can help foster a safer, more controlled working space, contact us today or browse our services here.
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Featured Project
Aston Martin Racing Team takes IAQ pole position with ARM Environments
Objectives
We were contacted in 2022 to support the development of a new state-of-the-art 15,000m² HQ for Aston Martin's racing team. This space would occupy two floors and encompass varied spaces enabling all aspects of Formula 1's elite car design, cutting-edge R&D, top-of-the-line manufacturing equipment, efficient assembly, and high-tech testing. The team specified that low levels of particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and odours would be required to maintain a safe, healthy, and productive workspace.
Solutions
To meet these specifications, we used some of the latest and greatest electronic air cleaning solutions. We utilised fan coil bipolar ionisers unique to ARM to effectively reduce the levels of total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) and PMs. We also installed UVC filters into the air handling units (AHUs) which keep the heating and cooling coils clean and eliminate organic matter like bacteria which are caught in the filter. This UVGI air purifier technology keeps the internal components clean, resulting in lowered maintenance costs in the long-term.
Results
ARM were effective in collaborating with the client to deliver outstanding air quality in their new HQ. We successfully met their key design specification criteria with our industry-leading, future-proofed air purification methods. Furthermore, by installing UVGI systems, the company will be saving money in the long term, due to less frequent maintenance visits, whilst also enjoying fresh, sterile air.
Challenges
- Specific design specifications
- High profile project
- Industry focus on sustainability & wellbeing
"In-person collaboration is often an essential requirement for high-performing teams. It was critical that worries about IAQ did not distract the Aston Martin Formula 1 team from their jobs. Their building has been fitted with the latest clean air systems, so they can concentrate on building a championship winning car"
Adam Taylor, CEO of ARM Environments
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