At GGS we aim to be at the forefront of conversations when it comes to all areas of ground gas science, including the indoor air quality environment.
Recognizing that soil gases can and do contribute to internal air quality, we are pleased to be involved in the GO AQS initiative.
What exactly is this initiative and why are we championing it here at GGS? Find out more below.
Indoor air quality at GGS
One of our key additional services is indoor air quality monitoring so that our clients can perform due-diligence when it comes to their properties, including our recent partnership with AirThings to promote low cost continuous monitoring across many buildings.
The landscape of indoor air quality is constantly changing and we believe itâs integral to be part of new initiatives to drive changes which is where the GO AQS initiative comes in.
GO AQS
GO AQS is the Global Air Quality Standards which is on a mission to create a world where everyone breathes clean air. The team behind the initiative have a passion for clean air and are seeking to establish a global standard for indoor air quality.
At the moment, this doesnât exist and a benchmark like this is integral so that everyone can breathe clean air. Behind the initiative are several science backed standards produced by academic and industry experts through a dedicated committee.
What do the new standards propose?
In their recent whitepaper GO AQS have set out their proposed standards for indoor air quality as crucial benchmarks for protecting public health. Included in this whitepaper are several naturally occurring ground gases. These standards are in line with health protection standards. For example, a proposed indoor limit of 1000 ppm for CO2 and a radon reference set at 100 Bq/mÂł.
Too often, these standards are not met, or the advice is to have an upper limit. However, this can have an impact on indoor air quality. As such, at GGS we are supporting GO AQS.
Our involvement
John Naylor, our Technical Director, through his career has built up valuable experience and driven GGS technical excellence on ground gas issues and investigated many building ingress cases. He is vice Chair of the Radon Council and a Chartered Environmental Scientist. As an advocate for health protection standards, and his extensive background knowledge, GO AQS invited John as an Advisory Expert on the committee.
John states âThese standards set objectives that look to protect human health for everyone today and in the future, and I look forward to helping that vision move forwardâ.
Choose GGS for Indoor air quality monitoring
Our involvement in the GO AQS initiative reinforce GGSâs reputation as a leading expert in ground gas ingress associated with Indoor Air Quality. We believe in carrying out relevant air quality monitoring and work with our clients to ensure we meet their minimum legal duties and beyond.
If youâre looking to consult a team of experienced environmental scientists, make sure to consider GGS. We can help you develop a suitable IAQ monitoring strategy for your site or larger portfolios.  Learn more about our services and get in touch with us.
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What is the GO AQS initiative?
At GGS we aim to be at the forefront of conversations when it comes to all areas of ground gas science, including the indoor air quality environment.
Recognizing that soil gases can and do contribute to internal air quality, we are pleased to be involved in the GO AQS initiative.
What exactly is this initiative and why are we championing it here at GGS? Find out more here.
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