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Vaping has continued to increase over the last year at a worryingly fast pace. Recent studies show that many children in Irish schools aged between 12-17 years old currently vape. Following the recent ban on selling vapes and e-cigarettes to children under the age of 18, Tánaiste Micheal Martin hopes to follow the UK and ban disposable vapes entirely to prevent young children from using them. However, cartridge and e-liquid vape refills are still widely accessible and disposable vapes are available for students to buy online.
It is important that schools are aware of the potential health risks and health & safety issues of vaping and their role in minimising vaping. In this blog, we will discuss what vape sensors are, how they can be used to detect vaping and their benefits for schools and their students.
Vape sensors are a cutting-edge innovation in e-cigarette safety technology. They continuously monitor and detect contaminants in the air that are unique to e-cigarettes and vapes. However, there are many sensors on the market that are not effective deterrents to vaping as they do not measure the chemicals involved. At Lennox, we offer the VapeGuardian Smart Vape Sensors which are trusted by hundreds of schools across Ireland and the UK.
Once vape sensors are installed, they monitor the air quality and search for the particles and gases that are released when vaping occurs. The vape sensors send notifications via the smart app, SMS or email using a Wi-Fi connection. When vaping is detected, alerts are sent to those who have signed up for notifications. The VapeGuardian sensors are easy to install and allow an unlimited number of users, sensors and room on a single account.
Air pollution affects our health, and children can be more vulnerable as their bodies and immune systems are still developing. Vaping in schools regularly occurs in smaller areas such as classrooms and bathrooms, so it is important that monitoring is in place to ensure sufficient clean air levels. Maintaining clean air levels is also important for students suffering with breathing issues such as asthma.
Research shows that the health of people who are regularly exposed to vaping can be affected negatively. Installing vape sensors can prevent second hand vape exposure to students in classrooms and bathrooms. A recent study by Fóroige Sligo mentioned that 36% of respondents between the ages of 13 and 16 currently vape and had never smoked previously. With the aid of vape sensors, schools can help this issue by removing the possibility of second hand vape exposure within the school grounds.
As vape sensors enable early detection, this allows teachers and educational staff to be agile in their enforcement of rules and the prevention of vaping on school grounds. Installing vape sensors in schools can help identify who is vaping and where they are vaping which will help teachers and members of the board to create a long-term strategy for dealing with this issue. Early detection will also help promote positive health and safety practices in schools.
Due to the increased usage among teenagers, it’s understandable that parents may be concerned about the safety of their children and cautious of the school environment. Installing The Vape Guardian Smart Vape Sensors in schools shows concerned parents that the matter is being taken seriously and effective measures have been put in place to deter the problem.
With the increase in vaping among young people, vape sensors should become as common as regular smoke detectors. In schools, looking after the health and well-being of young people should be a priority. Therefore, every measure should be taken to prevent the participation in vaping. To learn more about our range of vape sensors, click here or contact ayomide.famewo@lennox.ie.
