Eirdata urges companies to see ventilation as key to staff wellbeing

Over 75% say indoor air quality and ventilation is important to them, but nearly 50% have not even had a discussion around how to ensure their workplaces are safe

Tommy Rice, general manager, Eirdata and Bernard Yore, ESS Group CEO, (Eirdata Ltd & ESS Ltd) launching Eirdata’s nationwide survey in conjunction with Engineers Ireland which shows action on air quality and ventilation in the workplace is crucial to help prevent serious health issues including respiratory viruses such as Covid-19.

Devoting time to considering what constitutes the “best” workplace indoor air quality and ventilation is becoming increasing important in protecting people's health.

A recent survey, hosted jointly by cleanroom specialist Eirdata and industry representative group Engineers Ireland, has found that around half of respondents have not even had a discussion about air quality and ventilation in their workplace.