Eric Brown

Safety Precautions to Observe When a Using Fire Extinguisher

Fire extinguishers are often the difference between life and death in fire incidents, so they are a legal requirement in any commercial facility. Having them in your facility is critical. That said, fire extinguishers are only as effective as their condition during a fire breakout; hence, maintenance is paramount. Unfortunately, most people focus their attention on care, forgetting that proper use of the firefighting equipment is just as important. Since incorrect usage of fire extinguishers can worsen a fire incident, it is vital to familiarise yourself with the safety precautions of using the piece of equipment.

Why Food Processing Plants Should Install Photoionisation Odour Control Systems

Odour control management is a critical part of a food processing plant since the facility produces various foul smells coupled with many biological contaminants. Food processing operations emit organic and inorganic compounds, which can become a nuisance to the environment, especially offensive smells. One odour abatement solution that a food processing plant can adopt is a photoionisation system. This article explains why a photoionisation odour control system is the best solution for a food processing plant.

Why Should You Recycle Scrap Aluminium?

Recycling is often in the news, and people are urged to recycle as much as possible. One material that is very frequently recycled is aluminium, which is often found in drinks cans. Why is this such an important metal to reprocess? Quality Firstly, aluminium doesn't degrade. Scrap aluminium can be melted down and pressed into sheets and ingots, and the quality of the new metal will be just as good as the original metal that would otherwise be wasted.

How to Keep Pests and Animals Out of Your Skip Bin

Are animals and pests invading your trash and making it hard for you to keep the area around your skip bin clean? If the waste in your skip bin smells edible, it will undoubtedly attract animals in your neighbourhood. As a result, you will find trash littered all around your skip bin, and this can create an unsafe environment in your home. What's more, pests such as rodents may find their way into the skip bin, and once the food is depleted, they will invade your home in search for more.

Peace and Quiet: How to Manage Environmental Noise Affecting Your Home

Your home is your safe place, and you should be able to relax there without an overwhelming amount of noise to distract you. Unfortunately, for those who live on busy roads or in areas of highly concentrated environmental noise, this is not as easy as shutting a window and turning on some music. If this is a problem for you, here are a few ideas to help shield you from the world outside.