Myth: Cold weather makes you sick
Reality: Shared indoor air does
❄️ Cold ≠ illness
🦠 Viruses spread fastest in indoor, poorly ventilated spaces
🌬️ Outside is one of the safest places to be
• Wrap up warm
• Don’t fear the cold
• Prioritise ventilation + filtration
Clean air prevents illness -not coats

Free webinar “improving air quality in schools. What can we do?”

Free to sign up. For teachers, parents, students, and anyone interested in improving the classroom.

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Ready for the holidays 🎄🎅🏻

Due to fireworks and local wood burning, the PM2.5 levels have been around 20 µg/m3 all week

The WHO guidelines state that annual average concentrations of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 µg/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 µg/m3 more than 3 - 4 days per year🧵

CAW has its first sign up from a U.K. school 🎉

✅Using CO2 monitors
✅Using air filters
✅Signed up to @SAMHEProject
✅Aware of natural ventilation CO2 targets.

If your school is using any of the above sign up for the app using the registration form:

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As well as measuring the room, think about the number of occupants and decide how much noise you’re willing to accept. Noisy air filters often get turned off. Models with extras such as ionisers are not recommended as they can release toxic chemicals into the air.

At work or school consider getting a CO2 monitor. If a room has high CO2 levels it’s a clear indication of poor ventilation and action is required - usually opening the windows. Place your monitor away from people, doors and windows for accurate reading.

We know that managing indoor air quality can improve people’s health, but how do you get started?

Did you know bonfire night and Diwali are some of the most polluted nights of the year? Fireworks create fine particles which can take a few days to clear, and aggravate symptoms of those with lung conditions #RememberRemember #WorldVentil8Day #BreatheBetterLiveBetter #Fireworks

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Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a condition in which people develop symptoms of illness or become infected with chronic disease from the building in which they work or reside. Improving ventilation can reduce or resolve symptoms of SBS.
#WorldVentilateDay #OpenTheWindows #SickBuildingSyndrome

The same applies overnight, improving ventilation will help improve sleep quality. #PerformBetter #SleepBetter #LowerCO2 #LowerPM25 #ventilate #openthewindows #airpurifier #BreatheBetterLiveBetter

Are you currently revising for an exam? Struggling to focus at work? Consider making some changes to your work space to improve your performance.

At home if someone in your household is unwell, the same logic applies, open the windows and turn on air purifiers if you have them. #Ventilate #Ventil8 #WorldVentilateDay #Absence #DontBreatheItIn #Airborne #BlowAwayTheGerms #SickOfBeingSick #MaskUp

A lot of winter bugs spread through airborne transmission. If you open the windows virus particles are diluted or removed (depending on air flow on the day). Ventilate and filtrate by installing air purifiers - giving a more efficient clean of your inside air. @brosseau_lisa

Are you a small business owner or a teacher? Did you know improving ventilation in your building can help improve attendance at work or school?

#BreatheBetterLiveBetter Did you know that improving ventilation inside your home is good for your health? Opening your windows regularly and having an air purifier can reduce your exposure to indoor pollutants.

Glasgow Women's Library leading the way by ensuring all visitors are welcome.

“masks & to observe social distancing on Friday afternoons between 1pm & 4.30pm. During this time, you can expect that staff & volunteers will also wear masks when moving around the building, unless they are exempt.”

We are a small team working on an app to show which venues care about their indoor air quality. If you are or know of a venue that has great ventilation, outdoor space, uses CO2 monitors, HEPA filters and or masks, sign up using the registration form on our website.

Even with operating theatre grade ventilation it’s important to keep patients safe #maskup #nhs #ventilation #Aura #3M #IPC