We all spend a lot of time indoors, whether that’s at home or at work. But indoor air pollution can be a problem, affecting our health, causing discomfort and even having an impact on productivity in the office. Here are seven quick steps you can take to reduce indoor air pollution today.
Winter is finally on the way out, but the cold weather will be with us for some time yet. And in Scotland and the UK, we all know you can have cool mornings and evenings at almost any time of the year. As such, it’s important to have a good heating solution in your workplace and if you are budget-conscious then finding the right heater is even more important. This is especially true in the winter and early spring,...
The climate is changing. As global warming worsens, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly commonplace in the UK and worldwide, from flooding to heat waves to extreme cold during the winter. We can all do our bit for climate change, and businesses have an important role to play. But there is another side to consider. You need to prepare for more extreme weather events to ensure the comfort of your employees and customers and create a more productive environment. There are several...
While many people use dehumidifiers in the summer to reduce the humidity in the air, humidifiers are also useful in many situations – especially in the winter when the air can become too dry. But what exactly are humidifiers, and why should you use one in your home or workplace? We’ll take a closer look in this article.
Dehumidifiers are used both in commercial and residential properties because they deliver amazing benefits for air quality. They are primarily used for extracting moisture in the air- that is their function- and by doing so they can help prevent mould growth, dampness and a host of other benefits. But what is less well known is that their ability to extract water from the environment can also provide additional benefits that you may not have realised. In this post, we look...
Everyone is feeling the squeeze due to rising inflation, and energy bills have gone through the roof during this cost of living crisis. Keeping warm is essential to health and well-being. For employers, there is a responsibility to ensure that staff working conditions are of a suitable standard in terms of temperature, cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, space, changing areas, and toilet facilities. Indeed, the Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations – which became law in 1993 – lay down minimum...
Recent summers in the UK have been getting hotter. In fact, this year in 2022, a record was broken: for the first time on record, temperatures in the UK have exceeded 40°C. Trying to sleep when the temperature is high is difficult. During this last hot spell, temperatures of 25 degrees were recorded during the night and with heat like that, trying to stay cool enough to sleep is challenging. Our bodies are used to cooling down in...
Prior to an international gathering of academics spearheading the fight against malaria linked up at a conference located in Windsor, Berkshire, CAS-Hire was contacted by the hosts. We were asked to provide a suitable air-filtered solution to reduce the risk of potentially spreading airborne bacteria within the conference but to also retain a super low noise level in doing so. Based on the criteria presented to our team during telephone discussions and images of the venue shared by hosts and conference...
Oxford-based diagnostic healthcare technology manufacturer request CAS-Hire to assist in finding an economical solution to reduce laboratory test area temperatures, improve air circulation, and add humidity in a particularly dry environment. The Laboratory test areas producing the very latest healthcare diagnostic technology accommodate approximately thirty to forty staff each with various electronic test apparatus generating heat. The lab currently has a standard air conditioning system already in place however as the laboratory increased production the air conditioning not only struggled to...
Warmer days are incoming. Perhaps you are planning some work events or maybe your warehouse or factory doesn’t fare well in the heat. We have the solution to make the summer as smooth and cool as possible for you. A comfortable environment for your workforce is very important and productivity is linked to comfortable working environments without temperature extremes. It is therefore important to adapt and work with the seasons to make your office, warehouse or factory space the perfect temperature...
