Health, wellness and indoor air quality are becoming increasingly important as many businesses consider return-to-office initiatives. Maintaining appropriate humidity levels in an office is crucial for preserving a healthy workplace environment, as it helps minimize the risk of respiratory issues, promotes overall well-being and reduces the transmission of airborne viruses.
Shared workspaces, frequent face-to-face interactions and the constant flow of visitors make the workplace an ideal environment for viruses to spread. Staff and visitors in these facilities are exposed to issues caused by dry air, such as respiratory problems, skin irritations, dry nasal passages, dry eyes and sore throats. Studies have shown keeping relative humidity (RH) levels within a range of 40% to 60% is necessary to maintain a healthy indoor environment and reduce the spread of airborne viruses such as the seasonal flu and COVID-19, significantly reducing employee absenteeism.
Installation of a humidification system, such as those offered by DriSteem, allows precise control over the RH in an indoor space to render viruses inactive and less infectious, helping to protect staff and visitors. DriSteem humidification systems are made to fit each unique application.
Valerie Bradt is marketing communications manager at DriSteem.
