The Humidity Control Group, a group within the HEVAC trade association and part of the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA), has announced that the inaugural ‘World Humidity Control Day’ will take place on 12 March 2024.
World Humidity Control Day commemorates John Frederick Daniell. Born on 12 March, 1790, John was an English chemist and physicist who invented a dew-point hygrometer in 1820 – a device that indicates atmospheric humidity.
According to a statement, high humidity levels can lead to discomfort, making the air feel heavy and causing excessive sweating, whilst low humidity levels can cause dryness in the air, which can lead to respiratory issues, dry skin, and irritation of the eyes and throat. Humidity control is therefore used to maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor environment, it cited.
In establishing a World Humidity Control Day, the Humidity Control Group stated that it aims to raise awareness of the importance of humidity control.
As well as developing a World Humidity Control Day logo, the Humidity Control Group has created a website dedicated to the newly formed day. The website features information on why humidity control is so important.
John Barker, chair of the Humidity Control Group, said: “World Humidity Control Day gives us the perfect platform to raise the profile of humidity control whilst recognising the achievements of John Frederick Daniell.
“By improving education and awareness we can better promote the many benefits of maintaining optimum humidity levels in the buildings we live and work in.”