Step 3: Read the health advice messages for the current AQIH for your region. Check the AQIH at that station if you think you are at risk, and are planning strenuous outdoor activity. Step 2: Figure out which Air monitoring station is nearest to you using the map, or which one best represents air quality where you are. Your doctor may also be able to advise you. Step 1: Read ‘What are the short-term effects of air pollution?’ to see if you or your child is likely to be at risk from air pollution.
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Examples of how to calculate the AQIH are given below the table. The table below shows the ranges of concentration (amounts) for each pollutant. For example, if the ozone index figure is greater than sulphur dioxide, we give the higher ozone index as the overall AQIH.
The overall AQIH is the highest available pollutant index. Nitrogen dioxide is monitored mainly in urban areas with significant exposure to vehicle emissions.įor each monitoring station, we work out the index number for each pollutant separately. Most monitoring stations measure particulate matter as these present the greatest health risk. All five pollutants are not measured at each site. The pollutants measured at each station vary. We use automatic air quality monitors to measure how much pollutant there is (we work this out per each cubic metre – m 3) per hour. The AQIH is based on measurements of five air pollutants all of which can harm health. For example, a AQIH reading of 10 means that the air quality is very poor and a reading of 1, 2 or 3 means that the air quality is good (see table below). The higher the number the worse the quality of the air. These points are divided into four coloured bands – good (readings of 1-3), fair (readings of 4-6), poor (7-9) and very poor (10). The Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) has 10 points ranging from 1 to 10. National investment in clean public transport is needed across the country.The planned National Clean Air Strategy for Ireland needs to be published and fully implemented.Local Authorities must provide more resources to increase air enforcement activities.
Measures to address fuel poverty, should also improve air quality.Ireland and Europe should move towards achieving the WHO Air Quality guidelines.
Go electric on your next car, if you can afford it.Work from home (if you can) for part of your working week.Leave the car at home (if you can) for one day a week or more.Walk, cycle or take public transport, even for the last kilometre (if you can).Make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Supports are available through The National Retrofitting Scheme.Avoid using solid fuels if you have an alternative cleaner heating system.Change how you heat your home by moving away from smoky fuels and instead use cleaner choices, where possible.
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