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Asbestos Removal: Three Central Guidelines for Handling the Hazardous Material

8 March 2023
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Proper management of asbestos in a residential building is crucial during home maintenance, repair and renovation.  In general, asbestos is not dangerous when bonded to cement and undamaged. However, when the mineral experiences disturbance, fine particles will become airborne. These fibres can cause acute and chronic respiratory damage when inhaled. Therefore, if you are planning on managing asbestos in your home, consult an asbestos removal expert. The right professional will have experience, tools, skills, licences and permits for hazardous material handling. Read More …

Critical Facts About Fire Warden Training

26 July 2021
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Fire wardens are a vital part of any organisation since they play a crucial role in fire emergencies. Although an employer's responsibility is to ensure that fire safety measures and equipment are available, fire wardens must ensure that the equipment is appropriately positioned for easy access. Unfortunately, many employers struggle to convince their staff to undergo a fire warden training course. It can be attributed to the fact that most employees know little about fire warden training. Read More …

A Beginner’s Guide to Workplace Mould Inspection and Testing

15 December 2020
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Mould is one of the most common concerns when it comes to indoor air quality in the workplace. It is linked to adverse health issues experienced by workers and visitors alike. Moulds come in different species, but the bottom line is that most of the species contain mycotoxins, which could lead to all sorts of health problems when inhaled, including allergic reactions like irritation of eyes and skin and a running nose. Read More …

Why Install More Solar Panels Than You Need?

29 July 2020
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

When you map out a solar power system, one of your first jobs is to decide how many panels to install on your roof. Typically, you have to decide how much space you can spare and how much power you need to generate to make the system work for you.  If you have some space to spare once you've worked out the basics, then it may be worth adding more solar panels than you actually need. Read More …

Considerations for Residential Skip Bin Hire Services

13 May 2020
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

In every home, there is a designated area for the junk pile, it's where old items such as newspapers, magazines, pieces of wood and other junk are kept. Most of the things in the junk pile are useless, and the pile continues to grow bigger every month. You can clear it easily by using skip bin services. The tips detailed below will help you pick the right service. 1. Reputation If the company is offering residential skip bin hire services in your area, you can talk to your neighbours and ask about their experience with the company. Read More …