Ventilation

Issue	Hazard	Possible solutions	Check it
Air flow	Insufficient volume of air through the area Low rate of air (velocity) flowing	Arrange for rate of air change to be measured, and if necessary increase volume of air.
Air temperature	High or low indoor air temperatures.	Have temperature in affected area measured and adjustments made to stabilise temperature in the area in consultation with the effected employees.
Humidity	High or low levels of relative humidity in workplace.	Have humidity in affected area measured and adjusted to the designed level in consultation with the effected employees.
Contaminant removal	High levels of dust or other particles (eg. pollen) in indoor air.	Ensure that filters are of the correct type to remove expected contaminants and that filters are clean and are being replaced regularly.
Disease control	Spread of harmful bacteria via central air-conditioning system.	Ensure that air-conditioning equipment is being serviced in accordance with makers instructions. Ensure that checks are being carried out for the detection and measurement of harmful bacteria.

Further Information

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

Approved Codes of Practice
Occupational Health and Safety Code of Practice 2008 Part 8: Indoor Air Quality

Comcare Guidance Material
OHS Book 1 - Officewise

Fact Sheet 40 - Legionnaires' Disease

OHS Book 32 - Air-Conditioning and thermal comfort in Australian Public Service Offices

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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