Floods are natural disasters that can wreak havoc on homes and businesses. Aside from the immediate damage caused by water, one of the most significant concerns after a flood is the potential for mold growth. Mold can lead to serious health issues and compromise the structural integrity of buildings. In this blog, we'll explore effective strategies to prevent mold in your home and business in the aftermath of a flood.
For those who live and work in coastal regions, Hurricanes are an unwelcome, yet consistent threat in the summer and falls months of the year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have predicted that 2021 will be a particularly active year for hurricanes with a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) expected.
A crucial step in protecting and maintaining plant systems is determining the necessary upfront water treatment. Insufficient or untreated water from plants can result in equipment deterioration and bacterial buildup. There are several advantages to investing early in water treatment:
• Decreased water use: The system can run cleaner water through it many more times, saving up to 60% of potentially wasted water.
• Enhanced effectiveness: By controlling buildup of hard minerals, a clean system can be maintained, and equipment's operating efficiency can be improved, resulting in energy savings.
• Extended use of the equipment: When chemicals are added to a plant, they help stop corrosion and prevent equipment and systems from deteriorating.
The danger of a fire in a manufacturing plant or warehouse can be severe and potentially life-threatening. Equipment or machinery that is not properly maintained can pose a significant fire hazard, and widespread fire damage could be destructive to the business company running operations. Manager should always take fire safety seriously and prepare for potential fires to keep both employees and merchandise protected. There are several precautions and actions a company can take to prevent and contain a warehouse fire. Below are six fire safety tips to keep you safe and prepared:
If a facility fire does occur, the upmost priority is to make sure that all employees are able to exit the building swiftly and safely. Fires can cause intense fear and stress in people that can in turn result in panicked behavior and accidents. This potential distress can be eased with an evacuation plan that directs employees to the nearest building exits in a controlled, calm manner. Additionally, having workers
Workplace safety programs and procedures have many elements, all of which are vital to keeping people safe while working. Safety signs play a crucial role in many aspects of safety from notifying workers and customers of tripping hazards and PPE requirements to explaining arc flash and chemical hazards.
Transporting heavy or bulky equipment can prove difficult without the help of material handling equipment. Both hand trucks and dollies fall into this category and are often used interchangeably when discussing transportation equipment. However, hand trucks and dollies are quite different in the way that they look, move, and the specific purpose they serve. Learn more about the differences between a hand truck and a dolly to determine which piece of
Your government, healthcare, office, or other occupational facility likely has multiple types of flooring. Offices may have carpet, while waiting areas could have wood or tile floors. Each type of flooring warrants a different cleaning routine to preserve the life of the floor and maintain the health of people in the building. Developing a cleaning routine for your floors starts with making a list of the types of flooring you have (vinyl, tile, wood, etc.) and then selecting products and employing strategies to achieve optimum results.
Your carpeting must be vacuumed on a routine basis to remove hair, dust particles, and dirt that gets trapped in the fibers. In some settings, this may only need to be done once or twice a week. In high-traffic areas, or environments where the risk of disease or infection is high, vacuuming may need done daily. Carpeting also needs to be regularly washed.
All tile is different, and it is important to know what your tile floor is made of. Many commercial grade tile floors have vinyl elements and need non-abrasive cleaners. Standard tile
One of the most essential pieces of the building and construction business is drainage. Contractors are constantly seeking piping structures that are enduring, lightweight, and have a low risk of leaking. Plastic pipes have become increasingly popular among engineers and have mostly replaced conventional metal pipes. These plastic pipes are built to make installing a water pipe system easier. This article will go through the common types of pipes and their benefits
Welding is a fabrication process where two or more pieces of metal are fused together using heat and pressure. This process is considered the most efficient and economical way to join materials permanently. Today, skilled professionals can weld metal manually or with automation tools which speed up the process. Learn more about the different types of welding processes and what tools are commonly used by welders.
With this type of welding, the welder uses a manual process of stick welding. An electric current creates an arc between the stick and the metals that need to be joined. SMAW is most commonly used when constructing steel structures, as well as in industrial fabrication to weld steel and iron. Welders that follow this process must have the skill to weld to a level that passes a destructive type of bend test.
Also known as Metal Inert Gas (MIG), this type of welding process relies on a consumable electrode. GMAW requires a shielding gas and wire electrode which heats the metals that require joining. This process requires a constant direct-current power source and voltage. The GMAW welding process uses several methods of metal transfer, including globular transfer, short-circuiting, spray transfer, and pulsed spray.
FCAW was created as an alternative to shield welding. Due to its portability and high welding speed, this semi-automatic arc welding is often used in construction projects. Its versatility and many operating angles and voltage levels also allow FCAW to be used in a wide range of welding projects. This type of welding process is best used outdoors or with industrial ventilation hoods because of the significant fumes and smoke created.
The most common form of this method involves welding together thick sections of stainless steel or non-ferrous metals. GTAW is an arc-welding process that produces a weld using a fixed consumable tungsten electrode. Due to the complexity of gas metal arc welding, it is often more time-consuming than alternative welding processes like Stick, MIG, or Flux Cored Arc Welding.
Welding is a challenging skill to master and requires access to the right tools and equipment. Here’s a look at some of the most common tools used in welding:
Welding Helmet – Also known as hoods, welding helmets are designed to protect your face, neck, and eyes from sparks, flash burns, and infrared and ultraviolet rays.
Welding Jacket – A welding jacket is constructed from fire-resistant materials to protect welders from metal splatter and high heat.
Welding Gloves – Thick welding gloves are essential to protect the welder’s hands from high heat. There are
A long with cleaning up small messes made by students daily, schools need to clean on a deeper level. All aspects of the building from hallways and classrooms to gymnasiums, bathroom and cafeterias should be cleaned well to keep students productive and your whole community healthy.
With this type of welding, the welder uses a manual process of stick welding. An electric current creates an arc between the stick and the metals that need to be joined. SMAW is most commonly used when constructing steel structures, as well as in industrial fabrication to weld steel and iron. Welders that follow this process must have the skill to weld to a level that passes a destructive type of bend test.
A Better Learning Experience - The environment you’re in has a significant impact on how well you learn. It is no surprise that cleaner schools tend to outperform those kept dirty.
Fewer Student Sick Days - Likewise, a cleaner school mean fewer sick days taken by students. This results in fewer absences, more classroom involvement, better grades, and more successful graduation rates.
Reduced Allergy and Asthma Symptoms - Even if students are not sick enough for an absence, allergy and asthma symptoms can take away from learning. Common indoor a
