Businesses in Lichfield and Burntwood are being given the opportunity to create a healthier environment for their employees by improving the air quality in their workplace.
Staffordshire County Council providing the chance to to take a carbon dioxide monitor on a free loan for two weeks to help identify areas where CO2 levels are high, indicating poor air quality.
More than 60 businesses have already taken advantage of the scheme across Staffordshire and over half have identified places in their business, such as meeting rooms, that need more ventilation.
In the majority of cases, simple measures like opening vents and windows have improved ventilation levels, without the need for purchasing equipment or investment.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue was among the organisations to borrow one of the devices.
Station manager Rich Williams said:
“The scheme has given reassurance to our leaders that staff are safe while at work.
“By using the monitor, we have put measures in place, such as ventilating rooms post-use to ensure our CO2 levels are low.
“It has made our staff feel secure, knowing they can carry out their work in a healthier environment and I would encourage other businesses to take advantage of this scheme.”
Rich Williams, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
The county council said that any business borrowing a CO2 monitor from the county council will not need to hand over any data they have collected from testing and will be signposted to guidance by the health and safety executive if more help is needed.
For more details on the scheme visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/CarbonDioxideMonitors.
