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Regulation Change

The code provides a mandatory practical risk assessment approach to assist employers with making a reasonable determination of IAQ in their workplace. Parameters for CO2, air changes per hour, temperature, humidity, and ventilation rates are included to enable baseline assessments.

Employers have duties under this act to provide a safe place to work.

Who does it apply to?

This code is relevant to all places of work and aims to provide practical guidance on improving and managing indoor air quality in the workplace specifically focussed on, but not limited to, employers and employees on improving indoor air quality.

In line with Section 2(6) the 2005 Act, all employer duties, for which guidance is provided in this code, should be carried out as far as is reasonably practicable.

The code also provides detailed general information on ventilation, air filtration and carbon dioxide monitors.

What do I need to do?

If you are an employer in Ireland, these regulations apply to you, and at a minimum, you must have a specialist complete the following:

• A detailed risk assessment of your building must be carried out
• Based on the findings of the risk assessment, appropriate mitigation strategies should be developed and implemented to improve air quality
• Certificate of completion will be issued in accordance with the Health & Safety Authority of Ireland’s minimum standard requirements