LRD guides and handbook October 2024

Health and Safety Law 2024

In the case of mechanical ventilation systems which recirculate air, including air-conditioning systems, recirculated air should be adequately filtered to remove impurities. To avoid air becoming unhealthy, purified air should have some fresh air added to it before being recirculated. Systems should therefore be designed with fresh-air inlets, which should be kept open. Mechanical ventilation systems (including air-conditioning systems) should also be regularly and adequately cleaned. They should also be properly tested and maintained to ensure that they are kept clean and free from anything which may contaminate the air.