On a domestic level, the term ‘smart energy initiatives’ to most people refers to the Government’s commitment to installing smart meters in all homes across the UK by 2020. Such systems have been widely used in industry for some time, where wholesale energy usage has to be managed with more discipline and specific tariffs, but […]
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Last month we highlighted the Health Risks at Work Initiative (HRAW) and discussed the importance of looking after muscles, bones and joints at work. This month we’re focusing on hearing and touch. Hearing Noise pollution at work is a growing concern and The Noise at Work Regulations require employers to prevent or reduce the risk
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If you own a public or commercial building, you will naturally have certain responsibilities to ensure your property meets health and safety standards and has regular maintenance on all electrical and mechanical components. What you might not know is how important an air conditioning inspection is and they are in fact a legal requirement under
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At least 80 lives were lost in the devastation of the Grenfell Tower fire in Kensington, London on June 14th, and while several inquests and investigations continue, we must ask ourselves what we need to learn from this? Certainly it can be agreed that a complete overhaul of construction practices in relation to fire safety
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Air conditioning is a major investment and can cost an organisation even more if it is not used efficiently. There are many ways that a system can be over-used so that energy is not saved, and you may even damage the system by not positioning vents or units correctly, or by not looking after the
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