Oriental Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Oriental Giken Kogyo, which builds research environments, has added a new function to its “Sensing Unit Canary” that visualizes indoor air environments, etc. to further promote “improvement of the working environment and behavior change”!
Added “remote monitoring function” and “praise function”. Achieving improved well-being and productivity.
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Oriental Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President/CEO: Masatake Hayashi), which handles the construction of research environments, has developed a new air DX system “Sensing Unit Canary” that visualizes the indoor air environment. We will add new features that further encourage improvements in the working environment and behavioral changes. There are three new features: “remote monitoring function”, “automatic monitoring report issue function”, and “commendation function”. Additionally, the remote monitoring function and automatic monitoring report issuance function can be used anytime and from anywhere using the dedicated web app “my KANARIA.” We will contribute to maintaining a safer and more comfortable indoor environment.
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Click here for product details: https://www.orientalgiken.co.jp/kanaria/ Overview of this release
“Sensing Unit Canary” is a new air DX system that visualizes the indoor air environment.
Equipped with three new functions that promote improvements in the working environment and behavioral changes
1.Remote monitoring function
2. Automatic issuance of monitoring reports
3. Compliment function
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In recent years, indoor air quality (IAQ), an index that evaluates the quality of the air surrounding people, such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and cleanliness, from the perspective of health and comfort, has been attracting increasing attention. Interest in IAQ is increasing further due to interest in well-being and the impact of the new coronavirus, and appropriate evaluation and maintenance of IAQ is important from an ESG (environmental, social, and governance) perspective. This is also one of the challenges. Against this background, we have developed a new air DX system “Sensing Unit Canary” that visualizes the indoor air environment.
Canary is a sensing unit that monitors five air quality elements (temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, total volatile organic compounds (tVOC), and PM2.5).
Companies that have introduced this product have commented, “Thanks to the alert function, each researcher has had an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of the research environment,” and “By quantifying air information, We have received comments such as “We were able to identify the cause of the deterioration of the
environment,” and in addition to contributing to maintaining a safe and comfortable indoor environment, they are also interested in improving employee motivation. .
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We have added new functions that further promote “improvement of the working environment and behavioral change”: “remote monitoring function”, “automatic monitoring report issuance function”, and “compliment function”. Keeping in mind the vision of the Sensing Unit Canary, which is to “gather the atmosphere and create moments of inspiration,” we have developed “IAQ” to address the challenges of “well-being” and “improving productivity” in modern workplaces. We will try to solve the problem using two approaches: and “praise.” (The “remote monitoring function” and “automatic monitoring report issuance function” will be available from mid-December 2023) [Image 2
Three values provided by KANARIA
Remote monitoring function
Previously, the main feature was a “sensing and alert function” that notifies the user via audio and screen display if there is an abnormality in the indicators being monitored, and also prompts the user to take actions to improve the air quality, such as ventilation, on the main unit’s monitor. did. This update adds a “remote monitoring function,” which is one of the smart solutions, making it possible to centrally manage air environment risks anytime and from anywhere. “Sensing Unit Canary” records data every minute, so it doesn’t miss any changes in the air. Since the monitoring graphs of general equipment often record data only once every 5 to 10 minutes, there is a risk of overlooking exposure that occurs in a short period of time, but with this product, this risk can be avoided. can.
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Centrally manage air environment risks anytime and anywhere
Automatic issuance of IAQ reports
The dedicated web app “my KANARIA” automatically issues an air health assessment report “IAQ Report” based on the perspective of
occupational safety and health once a month. In recent years, with the introduction of new chemical substance management regulations, emphasis has been placed on “autonomous management” based on risk assessment. This function enables workers to assess harmful factors in the environment. We hope that this will help raise awareness of the risks associated with hazardous substances and work, and lead to the necessary protective measures being taken.
Furthermore, we have added 1. Overall evaluation and 2. Individual evaluation of air quality (total exposure time and exposure trends by time of day) to the report, as well as specific evaluations for each item to promote improvements in the working environment. Promote behavior change.
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Air health certificate “IAQ Report”
Compliment function
The atmosphere of the workplace is not limited to physical factors; the atmosphere is also an important factor in improving productivity. “Sensing Unit Canary” is equipped with a “compliment function” that emits 20 compliments, and makes the workplace more positive with “compliments” while monitoring the atmosphere. It is said that receiving praise increases the secretion of dopamine, which acts on the hippocampus and has various positive effects, such as increasing the efficiency of memory. Regular praise will also revitalize communication with those around you.
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“Praise function” that gives 20 compliments
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Oriental Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. Oriental Giken Kogyo is an engineering company that comprehensively produces the construction of research environments. With the goal of “creating moments of inspiration,” we will encourage the behavior of researchers in Japanese laboratories, which lack architectural and spatial appeal, and take on the challenge of creating architecture, spaces, facilities, and an innovation culture that foster interaction and awareness. I am. We contribute to Japan’s technological innovation through solutions to various issues hidden in the research environment and through products and designs that touch the subconscious minds of researchers.
Website: https://www.orientalgiken.co.jp/
Company Profile
Company name: Oriental Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-2-4 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
President/CEO: Masatake Hayashi
Established: October 13, 1978
Business details: Comprehensive engineering of research facilities and equipment, design of research facilities, renovation of research facilities, development and manufacturing of research equipment, measurement of the working environment of research facilities, maintenance of research equipment.
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