Schools & Education
Clean Safe Air for Pupils and Teaching Staff
The recent pandemic has highlighted the real impact of airborne pathogens. Numerous people in enclosed spaces represents a contagion risk. Schoolchildren are susceptible to illness. Quality air is as important as nutrition in child development. It is established that good ventilation helps in this regard. However, urban-area schools also suffer from pollutants, while particulate matter, including allergens can be stirred up in an active classroom. Now is the time to address safe air in schools.
The Finsen Tech EIR® series represent the perfect solution in keeping pupils and teaching staff safe from airborne pathogens and environmental pollutants.
Poor indoor air quality in schools is common and adversely influences the performance and attendance of students.
Ventilation rates in classrooms often fall far short of the minimum ventilation rates specified in standards.
Lower levels of certain pollutants correspond to lower levels of absenteeism.
Risk of Covid transmission could be reduced by 40-60% with ventilation rates of 5 Air Changes per Hour.
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