HEPA 14 air purifiers for secondary schools: solutions dedicated to indoor pollution in schools

OberA air purifiers are dedicated to air quality in establishments such as nurseries, kindergartens, schools, colleges and high schools. To protect the health of children and staff, filtration systems are configured to filter and eliminate dust, viruses, bacteria, pollen, chemical particles and external pollution. High-performance equipment to limit the risk of respiratory infections, asthma and epidemics.

Pollution sources in schools

Classrooms and study rooms are a favorite playground for viruses and bacteria. But that’s not all: other pollutants are also present and can affect the health of children, a particularly fragile population. These include :

• Chemicals used for classroom maintenance and cleaning;
• The geographical location of the school, which may be in an area of high pollution;
• The materials used in the building’s construction and furnishings emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that remain suspended in the air;
• Viruses and bacteria that can be transmitted between students and staff, as in the case of covid 19 where, despite barrier measures, the virus continues to circulate.

When you consider that students spend 90% of their day in the classroom, the risk of spreading viruses is particularly high.

” While the risk of infection is a major issue for schools, air quality also has an impact on children’s cognitive abilities. It is partly responsible for reduced concentration, and can have consequences for pupils’ academic performance.

says Thibaut Samsel, General Manager, who has been specializing in air treatment for 20 years.

Indoor air quality: how to protect the health of children and teaching staff?

Air quality: obligations for school principals in France

To limit pollution in public spaces, the Ministries of Health and Environment have launched an action plan that includes schools. Since 2015, following decree n°2015-1000 school directors have been obliged to monitor indoor air quality.

It is compulsory to monitor and not exceed authorized thresholds for pollutants such as C02, formaldehyde, perchloroethylene and benzene.

CO2 sensors, classroom air analyzers with CO2 threshold alerts… In addition to professional air purifiers, we offer monitoring devices to meet your requirements.

Covid, viruses, fine particles, pollution… which air purifier is best for classrooms and communal areas?

To ensure equipment efficiency, we recommendpurifiers with a HEPA filtration system capable of capturing up to 99.995% of viruses, bacteria, pollen and fine particles (HEPA 14 filter). These filters are able to collect suspended particles of 0.3 microns or larger.

It’s also essential to check the unit’s coverage capacity, so that air can be continuously recycled throughout the classroom. For the comfort of students and teachers alike, make sure the equipment is silent.

Did you know? All our air purifiers are plug & play, so all you need to do is plug it into a household socket when you receive it, and it’s ready to go. In terms of positioning, the purifier should ideally be placed in front of the blackboard or at the back of the classroom (located in the center) to capture the maximum amount of pollutants. It is still advisable to air the rooms, especially during breaks. The filtration power of the OberA air purifier will not be impaired in any way.

OberA anti-virus air purifiers with HEPA filter: treat 99.995% of viruses and bacteria in your classrooms

HEPA filters are designed to capture the smallest particles, including viruses and bacteria. They are just as popular in educational establishments as they are in clean rooms and medical laboratories. We add other levels of filtration to our activated carbon air purifiers, such as a particle filter, to handle all sizes of pollutants.

We offer several ranges of HEPA-filtered equipment for continuous use in schools: