Creating healthy work environments for people is becoming more important than ever. Not only does it make good business sense, but many of the essential factors required to create these healthy work spaces are also required under health and safety law.
In this practical guide the built environment specialists at WTS highlight a number of key environmental factors that can effect the health and well-being of people in the workplace including temperature and humidity, lighting, noise, and the presence of volatile organic compounds.
The guide concludes with a look at other issues that can be important in the creation of healthy workplaces including good cleaning and maintenance procedures, testing and performance monitoring, and the importance of good management systems and staff communication. Read more →
Preventing Steam Condensate Corrosion in Industrial Boiler Systems
Preventing steam condensate corrosion in industrial boilers and steam generating systems is important for several reasons. When implemented correctly, corrosion prevention measures can help to ensure boiler plant and any associated equipment is protected, systems do not deteriorate prematurely, performance is optimised, repairs and down-time are kept to a minimum, and steam quality is maintained.
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Optimising Boiler Efficiency with Intelligent Water Treatment
Optimising boiler efficiency using tried and tested water treatment techniques can deliver significant benefits to organisations and operators of industrial steam boiler installations. This expert guide has been prepared by the specialists at Water Treatment Services and looks at how improvements to water quality can benefit boiler plant safety, heat transfer and combustion efficiencies.
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12 Common Types of Mould Found in Houses, Offices and Workplaces
In this expert guide the air quality specialists at WTS consider the most common types of mould found in houses, offices and other workplaces, which ones can be dangerous and how they affect the health and wellbeing of building occupants.
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Testing Private Water Supplies
In this guide the experts at Water Treatment Services consider the rules and regulations for testing private water supplies, and look at who’s responsible for ensuring the water coming from these supplies is safe to drink.
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My Local Exhaust Ventilation System isn’t Working
In this expert guide the air quality team at WTS consider some of the common problems associated with the selection and operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems.
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How to Create a Healthy Work Environment
Creating healthy work environments for people is becoming more important than ever. Not only does it make good business sense, but many of the essential factors required to create these healthy work spaces are also required under health and safety law.
In this practical guide the built environment specialists at WTS highlight a number of key environmental factors that can effect the health and well-being of people in the workplace including temperature and humidity, lighting, noise, and the presence of volatile organic compounds.
The guide concludes with a look at other issues that can be important in the creation of healthy workplaces including good cleaning and maintenance procedures, testing and performance monitoring, and the importance of good management systems and staff communication. Read more →
When Should I Test for Legionella?
When should I test for legionella is one of the key questions which anyone with responsibility for the management and control of health and safety in the workplace, and in particular the delivery of safe water supplies asks. Read more →
Closed System Filters – Equipment Selection Guide
This equipment selection guide reviews the use of closed system filters in closed heating and cooling water systems. The guide looks at the different types of filtration system available, why you should be using one, how they work, understanding temperature and pressure considerations, and the benefits this type of closed loop filtration can deliver. Read more →