When is comes to air conditioning, ventilation and heating they all have one thing in common – air flow. So, what is ductwork? To operate such systems, ductwork is important to transport air from one place to another. This forced transportation of air assists in dispersing it throughout your workplace, home or even into the atmosphere. Don’t…
Autumn is coming to an end and we are entering into winter. It also brings with it a new set of hazards that can impact us in the work place. Rain, storms and strong winds all pose a threat to our safety and especially to construction workers. If we can recognise the risks we can…
The eco system is reliant on one of its most important factors – mould. It helps to recycle and break down dead leaves and organic matter. Unfortunately, mould can do so much good for the environment outside but when it is found inside, can do so much harm to humans and damage to building structures.…
Poor air quality in your work environment can significantly compromise your health. For people working in industrial industries or commercial construction there is a higher risk. Excess fumes and dust can be generated from things such as harvest materials, grinding, welding or chemicals. Maybe its time to consider the fact it is time to install…
A kiln is a type of oven that is a thermally insulated chamber. Kiln ovens complete certain processes. For example, kiln ovens can be used for drying, hardening or chemical changes by producing sufficient temperatures. The earliest known kiln to date was found in Iraq and most noteworthy it dates back to 6000 BC. Futhermore, various industries use kilns to transform…
With your Easter holiday right around the corner, many of you will be gearing up to celebrate. Maybe you are planning to have a relaxing weekend with family and friends? While you are getting ready to let your hair down, take a moment to think. Having some Easter safety precautions in place may be key so your weekend…
A fume cupboard is a large piece of equipment found in a medical, chemical or biological laboratory. Their purpose is to protect lab workers and scientists that handle hazardous materials from toxic fumes. Other common names for fume cupboards are chemical hoods, fume hoods, fume cabinets and film filtration cabinets. Original fume cupboards were wooden but over time epoxy coated mild…
Properly designed and installed lagging and cladding systems undoubtedly reduce the need for energy, a much-desired commodity in today’s competitive market. An efficiently insulated system will help reduce or eliminate condensation on cold surfaces, provide protection from dangerous pipe temperatures, reduce and also control noise. Insulation also reduces the surface temperature of equipment to increase worker safety and prevent…
Types of Wet Scrubbers: Chemical Scrubbers Sulfuric Acid Scrubbers Particulate Scrubbers Ammonia Scrubbers Chlorine Scrubbers Particulate / Dust Scrubbers Wet scrubbers commonly consist of the following parts: Scrubbing vessel Ductwork Fan system Mist eliminator Pumping system Scrubbing liquid treatment Exhaust stack Wet scrubbers are an effective solution to remove particles and gases from the air…
Not every dust collector is equal from a safety perspective. They all work differently but the basic function of a duct collector is to keep workers and workplaces safe. The following steps can help you ensure the safest system possible: Never store dust in the hopper. If dust is left sitting in a hopper, it affects the performance…