Indoor Air Quality Monitor

Air quality is fast becoming one of the biggest health concerns, worldwide. Vast amounts of data are proving the significant, harmful effects of air pollution on our health. As building occupants become more aware of this, they are demanding more from their work and living environments.

Recent studies and articles show that high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) can lead to minor ailments such as:

• Lack of concentration
• Fatigue
• Sickness

IN addition, some have even shown evidence of the link between air pollution and more serious health implications such as:

• Cancer
• Asthma
• Stroke
• Heart disease
• Alzheimer’s

In the digital age in which we live, there is an expectation that our indoor environments can be controlled from our smart devices. Everything from lights to energy usage can be monitored and controlled simply from applications on phones and tablets.

It is therefore no surprise that there is a growing demand for devices that monitor and control indoor air quality.

Air Quality Monitors

An air quality monitor can provide a way for buildings to visually display and communicate air quality levels to occupants. Clearly communicating air quality and temperature can result in improved productivity and morale in workplaces. Employees often react positively to knowing they are working in a healthy environment and their well-being is being cared for.

A range of different air quality monitors have emerged onto the market over recent years. When deciding which air quality monitor is suitable for your workplace it is important to consider what pollutants are being monitored.

What should be monitored?

Key air quality factors to monitor are:

• Temperature
• Humidity
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)
• CO₂
• PM2.5