Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other risks like seasonal flu, Abellio understands the importance of taking a proactive approach to keeping workplaces safe and hygienic.

Abellio wanted to ensure that staff at its bus depots are given the best protection from COVID-19 and other biological threats with particular reference to those areas in its buildings where natural or effective forced ventilation is either less than optimal or non-existent.

Leading UK lighting and electrical contractor, Powercor, introduced Abellio to the Philips range of UV-C disinfection devices where they opted to add an extra layer of protection to key areas in the depots.

The Philips UV-C disinfection devices use ultraviolet light to inactivate microorganisms like viruses and bacteria, making them harmless to humans and animals. UV-C disrupts the DNA or RNA that enables those viruses and bacteria to multiply. The technology has been used safely and effectively for more than 35 years.

Powercor installed Philips UV-C disinfection active air devices, Philips UV-C disinfection upper-air devices. 2 different types of devices but with the same fantastic outcome.

A total of six depots have installed Philips UV-C disinfection devices to date.