The cost-effective way to boost workplace health: Fans

The worldwide lockdown due to the Novel Coronavirus has been detrimental to the health and well-being of many. The series of unlock for many nations have not been proven to work for the betterment. However, no country can be kept under a strict lockdown for more than 60 days irrespective of the consequences. Although it may seem that in our country, life before lockdown is gradually paving its way, the effort now has been to boost the employee health at the workplace.

For many of us, it would still be the usual work from home which depends on the distance between the residential and workplace location. But as you are aware, most businesses have resumed in full force after months of contemplation and wait. Health awareness at the workplace has been on the agenda since a while but the focus amid a pandemic is now more than ever. 

The government of many nations including Australia have issued guidelines which address the concerns associated with air conditioners (AC) and need for natural ventilation to curb the spread and increase antibodies to fight any kind of infection. 

According to the compiled guidelines, an AC should operate in the range of 24-30 degrees for residential properties. Perhaps a relative humidity of 45% to 70% is considered to be the most suitable. The humidity helps decrease the problems of pathogens which in turn adds to boost your immune system. 

Furthermore, the recirculation of cool air by the air conditioner should be supported by the outdoor air intake. It is recommended to open the window slightly along with the fan or exhaust or natural ventilation.

Specifically, if we consider workplace facility, special emphasis has been laid to install high volume low-speed fans (HVLS).

You might now wonder if you have installed the right fan? 

Well if you have, you already are one step ahead of the game to keep your employees in a cool ventilated and germ-free environment. 

For those of you who have not invested one such industrial fan yet, you are not alone. The awareness for installing fans has increased during the uncertain pandemic situation which proves to be cost-effective and energy-efficient for a workplace. 

Whether you are working in a manufacturing plant or a dairy factory or a restaurant, the high volume fans are now recognized to be excellent tools to manage the indoor air quality. 

We have listed below the additional benefits to having installed a fan at workplace

 

1. Fresh air intake through a fan will act as a shield for outdoor dust 

2. Exhaust fans in your commercial passage or washroom are recommended to keep operational during complete work hours

3. If your workplace facility has windows installed, we advice you to keep it completely or at least partly open for natural air

4. Research carried out to curb the spread of coronavirus indicates that high temperature and high humidity areas reduce the transmission of the virus. 

5. The best action to limit the spread of infection is to ventilate the indoor areas with maximum outdoor air

We suggest that to make the most of the best kind of ventilation and mechanisms that have proven to be effective, you should take advice from an experienced electrician or an expert professional. Even electrical contractors can help you with the best possible optimum solution. Many factors such as the location of the commercial property and area along with the seating arrangement of employees add to the selection of the right kind of air ventilation for your area. 

Industrial areas like Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney have some of the great renowned work facilities which are cost-effective and boost employee productivity to a great extent. Get an expert opinion on how to a ceiling fan installation Brisbane can be done easily just at the ease of your commercial and residential property.

10 Signs Your House Needs Rewiring

 

If you haven’t suspected your wiring for a long time now or purchased a property that requires

attention on wirework, you should consider a rewire option from a master electrician.

There is a high probability that even modern homes could be susceptible to electrification

problems, while older properties might be due for a complete facelift.

Old wires can cause fuses to blow and can force your entire electrical system to trip repeatedly,

especially when you have multiple home appliances operating on a single unit. Although the

fact remains that wiring for any property needs to be safe, secure and meet the legal terms. 

We have shortlisted a few pointers that will alert you to take the necessary action:

• If the property is over 40 years

• Usage of extension chords is frequent

• Only two-spike sockets are available

• Noticeable damage and cracks

   

Read on to know the evident reasons. 

 

1. Consistent fuse rupture

Traditional style fuses are not designed to take the heavy load of modern appliances. An

upgrade to match the current trends is necessary to avoid regular fuse rupture.   

2. Burn or Blaze of any kind

If you observe your wiring to have any burn smell or shorting behind the walls or under your

floor, identify the sources that trigger these actions.

3. Extreme power fluctuations

The frequent fluctuations can cause severe damage to your expensive electronic and laptop

equipment.

4. Earthenware fuses

The contemporary circuit-breakers are an obvious sign that internal wiring requires  to be

updated to adapt with the current electrical standards.

5. The flick or dim of lights

The brighter the lights, the higher will be the voltage. Whereas, dim lights receive too little

voltage. 

6. Discoloured switches

This can be caused by faulty wiring near the outlet that results in a spark. It may lead to a

small fire which leaves discolouration on the surface of the switch.

7. Old cabling

Whether you like it or not, when it comes to wiring “Old is not Gold.” Gradually, they become

dangerous and need immediate replacement. Furthermore, the old wiring ways do not comply

with current safety standards. 

8. Notice spark  you plug or unplug a cord

This maily occurs if there is a major flaw in the writing or very rarely, it could be a problem

with an individual ply.

9. Regular Trip of circuit breakers

If the circuit unit surpasses the number of amps it can manage, the circuit breaker often trips

and eventually the electric flow cuts off. An old or unstable wiring and overloaded circuits

could be primary reasons why this occurs.

10. Bulbs burn out in sockets

The flickering or fluctuation of voltage causes the burn of bulbs in sockets which again is an

indication of a wiring problem.

What to expect when I rewire my property?

It could differ as per the extremity of your situation. Some of you may need new sockets and

light switches or few would require a full rewire if the entire cable needs replacement. The

complete rewiring is of course a huge task that requires plenty of time and patience.

For preparation, take the wall hangings off and make sure the installation team has carried

dust sheets to protect the furniture. The full wiring is usually completed in 4 days, but it could

further delay as per the complexity of the job.

Talking to a qualified professional

Your local electrician or an emergency electrician could sometimes fix the minor

flaws but never take on any electrical work yourself. From a simple residential repair to a full

commercial rewire, talk to the professionals -Quick Spark today to arrange a visit and provide

a quote.