CO2 Monitoring

Prevent dangerously high levels of CO2 exposure: Carbon dioxide is life threatening at exceptionally high levels, and even at moderate levels it can have a detrimental impact on health. When CO2 levels are between 2000 and 5000 ppm, people often experience headaches, lethargy, nausea and increased heart rate. Even at 1000 ppm, it is common for people to complain of drowsiness.

Improve performance of workers and students: Research has proven that high CO2 levels have a detrimental impact on human performance. One study in particular from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health found that cognitive skills reduced by 21% when CO2 levels were increased by just 400 ppm. It also discovered that when CO2 concentrations were as high as 1400 ppm, the gas reduced cognitive function by 50%. For schools and universities who want to ensure their students thrive and businesses who want to get the best out of their employees, maintaining healthy CO2 levels is vital. By using a CO2 monitor, it is easy to identify when carbon dioxide levels are creeping up high enough that it might impact the performance of staff or students.

Monitor COVID-19 infection risk: The CO2 levels in space are an indicator for exhaled breath, in which there could be airborne infectious diseases such as COVID-19. When a monitor identifies high levels of CO2, it is a clear indication that the area has inadequate ventilation and, therefore, an increased risk of COVID-19 transmissions if an asymptomatic person is using the space.