Environmental issues and solutions

The need for Radon Testing is clear... Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas. But this doesn’t rule out the possibility of finding it in your home. Lung cancer has been associated with extended inhalation of radon. So much so that the Surgeon General of the U.S. has stated the metal as being the second leading of lung cancer in the Country. RADON EXPOSURE AND LUNG CANCER EPA estimates reveal that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smoking individuals, and it is overall the second most likely cause of lung cancer. Reports also put radon-linked lung cancer deaths at 21,000 annually, about 2900 deaths of which occur among non-smoking sufferers. To check the scourge, U.S Surgeon General Dr. Richard H. Carmona issued a national health advisory on radon on January 13, 2005. The following recommendations have been given by the EPA: 1.      Ensure to test for radon before buying or selling a home. 2.     Verify if...

Is Home Water Testing Important? Potable water should be clean and free of harmful particles and chemicals. But this is always not the case. There are many ways toxic chemicals can infiltrate tap water. Experts reveal that there are over 2000 different types of toxic chemicals harbored in tap water. Hence the need to sufficiently purify water before use in offices and homes. Water purification remains the best way to rid harmful agents off water and maintain its natural stability and safety. CHEMICAL SOURCES There are different ways through which tap water can be contaminated by chemicals. Pollution is a leading source. Addition of chlorine and other chemicals to public water are also well known to contribute to the overall concentration of chemicals in water supplies. HEALTH RISKS FROM CHEMICALS While chemicals are usually added to purify water for domestic use, attendant health risks from this practice cannot be ignored. In truth, chlorine can be as potent to unw...

Cleaning teams need a wash down gun that truly works, and one that provides enough width and depth to rid dirt off surfaces in a convenient and efficient manner. This is why Tecpro Australia’s Italian made RB65 Low-Pressure  Wash Down Gun  remains top choice for many Australian outfits. While the RB65 was hitherto only available in two colours – blue and red – to denote cold and hot water respectively, requests by clients in the meat and dairy industries to introduce a white version have been granted, and so you now have three colours to choose from, without trading off the comfort and safety features cleaning teams relish.  With a built-in swivel, it’s surely goodbye to hose fights. The ergonomic design of the Low-Pressure  Wash Down Gun features a speedy release trigger that allows you to quickly shut things off using one hand. Thanks to its excellently balanced weight, it is also comfortable enough to allow you hold for extended periods without feeling o...

Australian cities are home to a construction industry that has consistently boomed over the past years.  But of course, this comes with some downsides too. One of which is an exponential increase in construction wastes. While more wastes means increased profit margins for skip bin business and waste transfer operators, gyprock and plaster businesses have another problem to contend with – dust. Left unattended, construction materials release dust that can put the health of workers and nearby residents at risk. Even more, visibility will also go down south, and equipment will wear faster. Surely not all rosy for skip bin operators who constantly have to contend with dust suppression.  Operating in the fast-paced business clime of Sydney, an outfit required a reliable dust suppression system  that could hit the ground running in the shortest time possible considering their 6-days a week rigid work schedule. Here’s where Tecpro Australia came in. With a dedicated en...