I wish to advise the Deputy that the Health and Safety team in my Department has conducted Ventilation Risk Assessments in all office locations, in accordance with the Government’s Work Safely Protocol, and has identified and implemented controls to support both naturally and mechanically ventilated offices.
Occupied offices within my Department are monitored regularly to ensure that capacity levels and ventilation systems remain appropriate. Although air cleaning or purification systems have not been identified as control requirements in office environments to date, limited numbers of units have been provided in certain laboratory and other technical environment settings, in 2021.
My Department remains committed to following any changes to public health advice and guidance in regard to this matter.