Confirms compliance with general European safety regulations (e.g. the Machinery Directive). A prerequisite for the DGUV test mark.
VDI certification ensures the highest level of safety for air humidification
The full-service package includes annual inspection and certification of DRAABE air humidification systems at the user’s premises by the Association of German Engineers (VDI). This ensures that DRAABE systems always comply with the state of the art for in-room air humidification as defined in VDI 6022, Part 6: .
Unlike isolated component tests or general system certifications, the comprehensive VDI certification guarantees compliance with all required hygiene measures, inspection intervals and limit values during ongoing operation.
Minimising liability risk
Section 4 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to take the state of the art into account in all occupational safety and health measures. If the state of the art is disregarded, whether intentionally or unintentionally, this may give rise to a liability claim in the event of damage.
With VDI certification, designers, operators and users document the current state of the art and meet occupational safety and health requirements.
Differences between the certification marks
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Confirms that an air humidification system meets the requirements of the statutory accident insurance scheme. A prerequisite for VDI certification.
Confirms that the system installed at the user’s premises complies with the current state of the art and that all hygiene measures are being observed.
With VDI certification, users can demonstrate that the air humidification system in use actually complies with all current regulations.
Confirms compliance with general European safety regulations (e.g. the Machinery Directive). A prerequisite for the DGUV test mark.
Confirms that an air humidification system meets the requirements of the statutory accident insurance scheme. A prerequisite for VDI certification.
Confirms that the system installed at the user’s premises complies with the current state of the art and that all hygiene measures are being observed.
With VDI certification, users can demonstrate that the air humidification system in use actually complies with all current regulations.
Information package: In-room humidification
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How is VDI certification carried out?
A basic requirement for VDI certification is that the systems comply with the general requirements of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV). Following this, all equipment, parts and components are additionally inspected for functionality and operational safety by VDI-certified specialist engineers, and a hygiene inspection is carried out. Only then can on-site certification take place at the user’s premises:
Initial certification at the customer’s premises
Comprehensive testing of operational safety and all hygiene functions of the installed system. The scope of testing includes, amongst other things, microbiological and hygienic tests and assessments of cleaning and maintenance intervals.
Annual follow-up certification at the customer’s premises
All significant test parameters (air emissions, bacterial counts, hygiene testing, etc.) from the initial certification are examined and recorded annually by the VDI inspector at the company’s premises.
Water testing
As part of the certification process, water quality and all relevant microbiological limits are tested and documented:
1. The water supplied to the humidifiers must be of at least drinking water quality in terms of microbiology. The water parameters examined include, for example, pH value, turbidity and temperature.
2. The humidifier water at the system boundary to the room (e.g. nozzle outlet) must comply with all required limit values.
Air emissions
A comprehensive inspection includes regular monitoring of the current air quality in the humidified room. The microbiological components of the indoor air (e.g. mould, spores, bacteria) are sampled, counted and analysed using standardised methods.
Operational safety
Changes in room usage (e.g. equipment density) or room characteristics (extensions, building services, etc.) can have a significant impact on the operation of a in-room humidification system. The scope of the inspection therefore includes, amongst other things, checking the accessibility of all relevant system components, the unimpeded distribution of humidity within the room, and any potential heat sources that may promote microbial growth.
Why is VDI certification important?
- Greater safety and reduced risk for employers, operators and planners
- Demonstrates the ‘current state of the art’ in accordance with the new VDI guideline
- Meets the requirements of Section 4 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Minimises the risk of liability in the event of a claim in court
- Tests every installed air humidification system during operation
- Surpasses other certificates, such as the DGUV Test mark
- Is the most comprehensive test for both manufacturers and users
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