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Chris Whitty’s speech confirmed CV was an Aerosol Virus. He’s CMO, his words supersedes EDU guidance. All schools RA’s should be updated immediately to include Min Fresh Air Calcs Per Area inc Time allowed, Co2 monitors & Face masks. UV purifiers. It’s Law https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/chief-scientific-advisor-and-chief-medical-officer-briefing-on-coronavirus-covid-19-21-september-2020--2
This document covers most of the Aerosol Virus mitigation protocols which should be used by an employer to reduce risk of transmission - failure to do so ‘could’ be deemed negligent. https://www.rehva.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/REHVA_COVID-19_guidance_document_V3_03082020.pdf#page1
An exchange rate of nine times per hour reduced the spread of SARS, MERS and H1N1 in a Hong Kong hospital. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theconversation.com/amp/how-to-use-ventilation-and-air-filtration-to-prevent-the-spread-of-coronavirus-indoors-143732
Example Ventilation Rate Calculations
UK Building Regs Part F Ventilation https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200135/approved_documents/68/part_f_-_ventilation
Gov Guidelines- Face Coverings in Schools Last Updated 26.08.20 (out of date?) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-in-education
Coronavirus is a biological agent and falls under (COSHH) regulations Employers have a legal duty to protect employees, students and visitors to a workplace.
UK HSE Coronavirus Guidance for Air conditioning - https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation.htm
