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Ameera Small January 8, 2020

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Five Tips to Help You Choose the Right Scaffolding Contractor

Scaffolding refers to the temporary structure used in upholding the workers and the material during the construction, repair period. The planks used vary as per the requirement and the nature of the project at hand. Whatever the size of the job, it is highly important that appropriate equipment is used contracted through the right kind of people.Following are five tips to choose the right adelaide scaffolding hire in this regard.

Do your homework

Scaffolding is not one of those tasks where ‘one size fits all’ rules apply since different kinds of equipment needs to be brought into use as per the nature of the project as well as the environment that it is operating in. For this reason, you must be well aware of your own apparatus needs and have also gone through the company’s list of services. Ask as many questions as you want and look for recommendations to make a wiser choice. Do not attempt to do all the work yourself since a good selection at this point would pay off favorably in the future.

Do not depend on online endorsements for your selection

We all know how easy it is for companies to acquire promising endorsements and positive customer reviews online. The level of preparation expected at this stage, however should be a level higher since the lives of workers is at stake through the selection. Hence, recommendations should be taken through primary sources i.e. local construction companies to gauge the likely reputation of the contractor. Since scaffolding requires a great deal of expertise, it is pertinent to mention here that their experience contributes a lot in this.

Assess their insurance policy

Working with scaffolding is a high risk job. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the contracting company’s insurance coverage in case of an unfortunate accident. Several problems including theft of material, workers falling from height or dropping equipment etc. need to be taken care of. Hence, the liability insurance clauses should be double checked which otherwise could lead to long term implication on your project.

Ensure the conformance of government specific regulations

As per the scope and scale of your project, it is important to assess that the considered scaffolding hire is also well prepared for it. Since the tasks involved in scaffolding could range from being minor to as major as tall building towers, therefore, do not hesitate to check the government issued licenses and the level of training sessions undertaken to acquire it.

Compare the market competitive hire prices

As with any other service, it is prudent to check the scaffolding hire pricing systems as compared to the rest of the market before signing them up. You definitely do not want to get into an agreement over prices which exceeds your allotted budgets. The first step in this regard is to draw a comparative analysis of the offered prices and then bring into consideration the rest of the factors accordingly. It is never a good idea to prioritize lesser money over the safety of your workers and the efficiency of the job. Hence, make your choices wisely.

Ameera Small September 13, 2019

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HOW TO REDUCE POLLUTION

The global warming , environmental pollution and depletion of natural resources, from food to energy, are the real enemies, diseases of our era that threaten the earth as ever, in billions of years, had happened. According to scientists and experts, there is no time to lose: practicing a sustainable lifestyle , starting immediately with small daily gestures, is what we can do to help the Earth and guarantee it a better future. Here are some simple, effective and important ones.

How to reduce pollution: 10 tips to save the earth

1. We turn off the light when we leave the rooms, and we don’t leave TV and Computer in Stand By, with the little red light: they consume uselessly. We replace the old light bulbs with the LED or fluorescent ones, we keep the fridge at 5 ° C or more and the heating not above 21 ° C, checking that our houses are well insulated. The resources we consume are still largely derived from oil or gas. They pollute and are not renewable. Pulling the plug is the first way to consume less, have cleaner air and a less warm climate.

2. We install , if possible, solar and photovoltaic panels . The technologies to collect and use the renewable energy of the sun, wind or tides are increasingly cheaper and more effective, and the more we use them, the more we can avoid polluting emissions by reducing the need for oil and geothermal gas.

3. Let’s move on foot . To reduce pollution we use the car less and prefer public transport or the bicycle, which keeps fit and does not pollute. Combustion engines are still one of the major causes of air pollution, the greenhouse effect and global warming. Airplanes and cars are indispensable means, God forbid, but if we learn to use them sparingly, waiting for electric and hybrid engines to be more accessible, the Earth and the Sky will tell us thanks!

4. Before throwing, let’s think about it! If we have objects, furniture or clothes that we no longer need, let’s think first if there is someone we need and give them away. Those in need will appreciate, and by reducing disposal processes , as well as saving costs and energy, we will contribute to reducing pollution.

5. We throw the garbage in the dustbin, and we do the recycling ! Chemical, plastic and metal wastes are still among the worst causes of pollution of the oceans and emerged lands. Some, like cigarette butts, take years to decompose. We use the baskets, therefore, and we separate the waste : the organic ones will be used to produce energy, fertilizers or vegetable polymers. Metals and synthetic plastics, on the other hand, can be reworked and, instead of polluting, be useful in a thousand ways. In this regard we remind you that the Sant’Anna BioBottle is biodegradable (except for the cap and the label!), It must be thrown away in the wet and reduces pollution.

Ameera Small September 13, 2019

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15 valuable tips to save water at home

Here are 15 simple tips to put into practice every day to greatly reduce our water footprint on the planet:

1 Close the taps while brushing your teeth or shaving. This simple foresight saves 6 liters of water every minute .

2 . Decrease shower time. It is really nice to waste some time under the hot water jet but keep in mind that every minute spent in the shower consumes 6 to 10 liters of water , so it is very important to pay attention to the time we use to wash, keeping this in mind, we may even be able to get to work more punctually.

3 Pay attention to the toilet box. The traditional ones have a capacity of 12 liters but the models on the market allow you to choose between a 6 and a 12 jet depending on the needs, for a water saving of about 26,000 liters of water per year .

4 Prefer the shower to the bathroom. Thanks to this care, water consumptioncan be reduced by 75% .

6 Repair the dripping taps. With the intervention of a plumber in a few minutes you can solve a problem that causes the loss of 21,000 liters of water per year for each tap.

7 Use the water from the dehumidifier or the air conditioner for the iron. In addition to saving on the bill, this care extends the life of the appliance being completely free of limestone.

8 Replace old appliances with “Energy star” models. The new washing machines and dishwashers allow you to save 50% of water and to adjust the quantity delivered based on the load.

9 Make washing machine and dishwasher only at full load. This care will result in saving electricity to reduce water consumption by 8200 liters per year .

10 Thaw food in the air or in a bowl. The habit of leaving them under running water wastes six liters per minute .

11 Reuse water removed from the fish tank. It can be used to water the plants as it is rich in fertilizers, as well as saving water, you will see your garden grow as lush as ever.

12 Install a phyto-purification tank in the garden. With this system a small natural purifier with the appearance of a simple flower bed will filter black and gray water to return water resources to be reused for garden irrigation. A plant suitable for this type of purification is the marsh straw , which grows thanks to the substances it removes from dirty water.

13 Put a floating blanket on the pool. Remembering to cover the pool when not in use slows evaporation, allowing you to save from 1000 to 4000 liters of water per month based on the climate zone and the size of the pool.

14. Check the meter regularly. It allows you to pay attention to your consumption, to save water and to notice any losses in time.

15 When you leave close the central tap. To avoid wasting a lot of water in the event of plant breakdowns and to cause damage to walls and structures.