A Safer Place to Learn
IAQ is important not only to your students, but to your faculty, staff, and any visitor traffic your building receives. It is essential to have a way to purify the air from these toxic pollutants.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), poor indoor air quality can trigger many health problems including asthma and allergies that reduce students’ ability to perform.
Check out this article on how IAQ affects students' health and learning!
The Research
Several schools and universities have installed UV lighting in their office ventilation systems and saw significant eradication of viruses and a significant decrease in absenteeism among staff and students. This study from McGill University is worth the time to read if you are considering installing UV lighting in your institution.
- Operation resulting in 99.9% reduction of microbial and endotoxin concentrations on irradiated surfaces within the ventilation system
- Use of UVGI was associated with significantly fewer work-related symptoms overall
- 26% overall reduction in absenteeism
Check out this webinar about IAQ and Airborne Disinfection in Schools!
