Resources
Factsheets for schools
These factsheets provide information about how, where, and when to use air purifiers. Schools are encouraged to display these factsheets in classrooms and other indoor spaces:
- How to use an air purifier – accessible version
- How to use an air purifier – printable version
- Where to put your air purifiers – accessible version
- Where to put your air purifiers – printable version
- Ventilation advice for the classroom – accessible version
- Ventilation advice for the classroom – printable version
Factsheets for parents
This factsheet provides information schools can give to parents about improving ventilation for school safety.
Improving ventilation for school safety
Poster – promoting air flow in our schools
Schools are encouraged to display this sign in classrooms and other school spaces throughout their school:
- Poster on promoting air flow in schools – accessible version
- Poster on promoting air flow in schools – printable version
Movement of air purifiers – training and guidance
School staff can access the Manual Handling eLearning module by searching for ‘manual handling’ on (staff login required). A Manual handling awareness training presentation is also available to support staff to familiarise themselves with safe manual handling techniques.
Staff can also access and review the guidance for the safe movement of air purifiers by school staff here:
For more general guidance about manual handling by school staff, schools and staff may access the Manual handling guide and Manual Handling Policy on PAL.
The OHS Advisory Service is also available to support schools with tailored risk assessments, and specialised OHS advice in relation to manual handling, including in relation to air purifiers. The OHS Advisory Service can be contacted on 1300 074 715, or by email at safety@education.vic.gov.au
Replacement air purifiers
To request a replacement air purifier in the event of theft or accidental damage, please complete and return the below form to airpurifiers@education.vic.gov.au
Other supporting resources
- Management of students displaying COVID-19 symptoms in education (staff login required) – contains procedural guidance for the management of students with COVID-19 symptoms. It also explains the types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and outlines the procedures for putting on and removing PPE and setting up isolation areas.
- Samsung – contains further information on the air purifiers being provided to schools by the Department (Samsung AX7500 model). User manuals for these devices will be delivered to schools with each device, but schools can also download a copy here.
- Samsung technical support – for operational issues and faults with air purifiers, call Samsung on 1300 362 603 (then select option 9, option 6). Units provided to schools do not require proof of purchase for servicing. Schools are advised to provide the unit serial number and inform service centres that the unit is part of the Victorian Department of Education and Training rollout. Schools are advised to contact Samsung directly (on the above number) to replace faulty or damaged units under warranty.
Reviewed 12 January 2024