Let’s look at some safe HVAC practices for returning to work during COVID. Did you know that insufficient temperature and humidity control during the COVID-19 shutdown can lead to mold and other issues in your office? Don’t compromise the health of your employees!
To ensure a healthy environment for building occupants, Hutchinson is offering a 3-step “Safe Return to Work” service.
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STEP 1: MAINTAIN BUILDING PERFORMANCE
• Keep HVAC and electrical systems running. Even if buildings are unoccupied, insufficient temperature and humidity control can lead to mold. Also ensure emergency power systems (e.g. stand-by generators) are operational.
• Reprogram systems to match changes in occupancy or operational needs.
• Maintain Temperature/Humidity Levels – Maintain a temperature between 55 and 80 degrees and maximum humidity of 60%. Monitor temperatures humidity controls through Wifi Thermostats.
• Increase Outdoor Air Ventilation. Disable demand-controlled ventilation and maximize building’s air circulation.
STEP 2: ENHANCE INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Replace filters with high efficiency filters, air testing, upgrade filters, and steam clean coils to eradicate microbes and odors.
STEP 3: ELIMINATE AIRBORNE MICROBES UTILIZING ADVANCED UV TECHNOLOGY AND MOLD TESTING.
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