Document Store Air-conditioning

Issue	Hazard	Possible solutions	Check it
Air flow (rate of change)	Insufficient volume of air through the area Unacceptably low rate of air (velocity) flowing	Arrange for rate of air change to be measured, and if necessary have air flow rate adjusted to design rate (refer to AS 1668.2-2002 section 4).
Air temperature	Unacceptably high or low indoor air temperatures occurring during extremes of climatic conditions.	Check that there is proper air circulation and this is not being interfered with by high shelving bays.
Humidity	Unacceptably high or low levels of relative humidity in workplace.	Have humidity in document store measured and system adjusted to designed humidity level.
Contaminant removal	Unacceptable levels of dust or other particles (eg. pollen) in indoor air.	Ensure that filters are of the correct type to remove expected contaminants Ensure that filters are being cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Disease control	Spread of harmful bacteria via central air-conditioning system.	Ensure that air-conditioning equipment is being serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Ensure that checks are being carried out for the detection and measurement of harmful bacteria, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Further Information

Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994 Part 4: Plant

Approved Codes of Practice
Ocupational Health and Safety Code of Practice 2008

Comcare Guidance Material
OHS Book 1 - Officewise

Fact Sheet no. 40 - Legionnaires' Disease

Further Information Other Guidance Material
ASCC Index of National Standards, Codes of Practice and related Guidance Notes

Building Code of Australia

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