Environmental

Swimming pool owners who would like to heat the water need to gather sufficient information about the different options that are available so that they can select the best. Below are key benefits and drawbacks of installing a solar pool heater. The Advantages Affordable Operating Costs. Owners of solar pool heaters do not have to worry about monthly energy bills because the heater uses heat from the sun to warm the swimming pool.

Asbestos poses a health risk for any workers who come into contact with it during their daily tasks. As a worksite manager or employer, it is essential to remain aware of the dangers attributed to asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), and the steps that you can take to protect your workers. Exposure to this hazardous material can lead to a host of respiratory conditions, including asbestosis. If you suspect or are confident that your site may contain ACMs, it is essential to take the following steps to manage the material and protect your workers.

Winter is well and truly over for the year and in many parts of the country summer has made an early appearance. Record-breaking high temperatures and unseasonal heatwaves mean that air-conditioners across the country will be switched on months earlier than usual to help combat the hot weather. With the onset of hot weather comes a high demand for repairs to air-conditioning units that aren't prepared for the extra out of season usage.

Proper collection of garbage is something that always makes one feel proud as it promotes cleanliness as well as a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren to play in. Imagine how the country would look like if garbage were left carelessly on the streets, construction sites and even residential areas. One of the most remarkable tools when it comes to the collection of massive sums of garbage is a skip bin.

If you are developing a sloped piece of land, you have to pay special attention to erosion control. When rain hits a slope, it rushes down it, gathering speed as it gets closer to the bottom of the slope. In the process, it wipes away a lot of the soil in the area. This can lead to unwanted soil deposits, ruined landscaping or other issues. To prevent this, you need to think about erosion and sediment control.

More and more Australians are getting into the idea of growing their own food and having a range of fresh foods to add to their meals. However, in order to start a veggie patch you need to have a space with fertile soils that can support plant growth. That can be a challenge to find in some gardens, particularly if they've been neglected over the years. Here are some tips to help you revive tired soils.

A lot of attention is sometimes paid to the air quality in public spaces in cities across Australia, but not that many people stop to consider the quality of the air in their own home. While pollution from passing traffic on city streets can affect your health, it is likely that the air quality in your own home is having a much bigger impact. Poor air quality can cause and exacerbate many medical conditions, such as asthma and COPD.

There are numerous fire hazards in commercial and industrial premises. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you have installed the right fire protection measures in your premises. One of the best active protection features to consider setting up in your building is a fire sprinkler system. This system consists of a special water supply system which connected onto fire sprinkler heads. The water distribution structure must have adequate pressure and high flow rate for efficiency during a fire.