ISO 22995
ISO 22995:2021 is an international standard that outlines requirements for the assessment of industrial ventilation systems used to control airborne contaminants in workplaces. Developed by ISO/TC 142, this standard ensures that ventilation systems effectively protect workers’ health and maintain indoor air quality by preventing hazardous airborne concentrations. At Quality Asia Certification, we offer accredited ISO 22995:2021 certification services to validate your system’s performance and commitment to occupational safety.
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What is ISO 22995?
ISO 22995:2021 – Industrial Ventilation — Determination of Performance Characteristics of Capture Hoods provides methods to evaluate how efficiently capture hoods collect and exhaust airborne pollutants in industrial settings. The standard ensures that airflow rates, capture effectiveness, and overall system design meet globally accepted benchmarks for safety and reliability. It is particularly relevant for industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, metallurgy, paint, textile, food processing, and more.
By getting ISO 22995 certified, companies can prove that their ventilation systems meet international safety and health standards, ensuring a healthier working environment for employees.
Why is ISO 22995 important?
Industrial workplaces are often exposed to hazardous particles, fumes, or gases. Inadequate ventilation can lead to chronic health risks, environmental violations, and legal consequences. ISO 22995:2021 enables organizations to:
- Validate that their capture hoods are designed and tested effectively.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety and environmental regulations.
- Strengthen their Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management systems.
- Avoid costly shutdowns due to non-compliance or ineffective systems.
- Enhance brand image through third-party certification of safety practices.
As industries adopt automation and stricter workplace safety norms, ISO 22995 certification becomes essential for competitive operations.
What are the benefits of ISO 22995?
- Scientific Evaluation: Standardizes the performance testing of capture hoods to ensure precise airflow control and contaminant removal.
- Compliance with Regulations: Helps organizations meet national and international occupational health regulations such as OSHA, EU-OSHA, or local factory acts.
- Worker Safety: Minimizes exposure to hazardous substances, reducing health risks and liabilities.
- Data-Driven Design Improvement: Enables data collection that can inform future ventilation design enhancements.
- Quality Assurance: Offers third-party validation that your systems meet globally recognized quality benchmarks.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 22995?
Implementing and certifying ISO 22995:2021 brings multiple business advantages:
✅ Improved Workplace Safety: Creates a safer, healthier, and compliant work environment that attracts and retains skilled labor.
✅ Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrates adherence to national and international occupational health and safety regulations.
✅ Risk Reduction: Minimizes the chance of legal action or penalties due to hazardous air exposure.
✅ Operational Efficiency: Well-designed and assessed ventilation systems enhance productivity by maintaining optimal air quality.
✅ Competitive Advantage: Adds credibility in tenders, audits, and client assessments by showing commitment to safety and quality.
✅ Cost Savings: Prevents costly maintenance issues, system redesigns, and workplace accidents through performance-based evaluations.
✅ ESG & CSR Alignment: Supports environmental and social governance goals by minimizing exposure to air pollutants.
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
