GKS Environmental
Occupational Hygiene Consultants
Services in London & Throughout The UK

Where the carbon dioxide levels exceed 800 ppm there is a 2 - 6 times greater chance of mucus membrane infections. In addition occupants of the space tend to be less productive and are more likely to be off work. Carbon dioxide is exhaled and the normal background level is around 450 ppm.

Good air quality and ventilation is is even more relevant in the Covid era.

We handle a number of issues that occur within buildings with a significant number of seemingly innocuous complaint being founded in real problems with the building management.

It is not uncommon to find that the air handling system is, unknown to the occupants, recycling the building's air resulting in an uncomfortable environment.

While this in itself need not cause actual ill health it can cause increased absenteeism with the resulting loss of valuable working time. As a general principal the better the working environment the more productive employees become.

How we can help

We can provide the skills and knowledge to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the environment to ensure that, not only are the relevant regulations adhered to but any loss of efficiency because of poor air quality in minimised.