Combating Haze in Singapore: Technology and Health Advisory
Haze in Singapore
The bar chart above illustrates the highest Pollutants Standard Index (PSI) reading for each year from 2012 to 2022 in Singapore. The highest PSI reading recorded was in 2013 with a PSI reading of 401 and the lowest PSI reading recorded was in 2020 with a PSI reading of 30. Haze in Singapore usually occur during June to September and become more severe during the dry months of February to April, therefore these months have the highest probability of higher PSI reading recorded in Singapore.
WHAT CAN WE DO TO PROTECT OURSELVES AGAINST THE HAZE?
- Health Advisory: The Ministry of Health has established a Health advisory for the public on haze.
- Building Advisory: For indoor space in buildings, Building and Construction Authority (BCA) issued its updated guidance note on improving ventilation and indoor air quality in buildings for a healthy indoor environment. Section 2.3 of the Guidance note addresses the mitigation measures that can be adopted by Facilities personnel for buildings to be resilient against the haze. Filters are recommended to be an effective means against dust, mould spores and airborne pollutants.
- Daikin Solutions against Haze.
- As per BCA recommendations, filters are an effective measure to mitigate the effects of haze. Whether it is the high-efficiency filters (MERV 14 or above) or our ceiling cassette MERV 8 filters, Daikin provides a wide and comprehensive filter range to fight against the haze. Find out more about Daikin air filters here.
- Daikin Air Purifier, with its patented Streamer technology and high-efficiency electrostatic HEPA filtration has also been tested and certified to be effective in reducing PM2.5 level and hence effective against haze.
- As per BCA recommendations, filters are an effective measure to mitigate the effects of haze. Whether it is the high-efficiency filters (MERV 14 or above) or our ceiling cassette MERV 8 filters, Daikin provides a wide and comprehensive filter range to fight against the haze. Find out more about Daikin air filters here.
To minimize exposure to smoke particles from haze, other controls that residents can protect themselves are by shutting windows and doors. This action helps prevent haze particles from entering homes and ensures that the air breathe indoors remains healthy and clean. More household controls can be found here.
Source: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
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