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Ventilation and Air Purification

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:

Factsheets for parents

The Improving ventilation for school safety (PDF)(opens in a new window) factsheet provides information schools can give to parents about 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:

Movement of air purifiers – training and guidance

School staff can access the Manual Handling eLearning module by searching for ‘manual handling’ on LearnED(opens in a new window) (staff login required).

A Manual handling awareness training presentation (PPTX)(opens in a new window) 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 (DOCX)(opens in a new window) (staff login required) and Manual Handling policy on PAL.

The Statewide OHS Services team and OHS Advisory Service are 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

Replacement air purifiers

To request a replacement air purifier in the event of theft or accidental damage, please complete and return the Air purifier replacement form (DOCX)(opens in a new window) to airpurifiers@education.vic.gov.au

Other supporting resources

  • Samsung website(opens in a new window) – 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.

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