Recently published research by The National Institute for Health and Welfare suggests that poor indoor ventilation could be responsible for a number of deaths in the UK. The study found a link between indoor pollutants being primarily linked to cardiovascular disease, as well as many other health hazards such as asthma, lung cancer and respiratory …
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Different businesses have varying responsibilities when it comes to fire safety, but there is one thing that applies to us all; being vigilant. Stats show that each year there are around 25,000 commercial fires reported and the official gov.uk site shows that in the year 2013-2014 there were 17 fire deaths caused by electrical faults …
Air Conditioning alters the property of air to create more comfortable conditions in an occupied space; such as buildings, houses or vehicles. It used to be a term that was predominately associated with a foreign holiday, rather than it being the essential installation it is today in many hotels and offices across the UK. With …
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Lighting is the second biggest user of energy in any building, and equates to 12% of global grid based electricity consumption. Therefore, in the age of global energy concerns, finding a cost effective way to reduce the level of electricity used by lighting is key in reducing energy costs and lowering the environmental impact. It …
From September 2011 to August 2012 alone, there were 27 million working days lost due to injuries or health issues caused by neglecting health and safety. This can be anything from mental health problems through to back injuries. The really worrying fact is that most of these injuries and health problems could have been avoided …