Asbestos, a material once called a “miracle” for its strength and resistance to heat, has now been shown to be highly dangerous, causing serious diseases, including lung cancer. Despite the dangers, asbestos is still used in India, especially in industries like construction and manufacturing, which puts millions of people at risk. So, how exactly does […]
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Nov
Nov
Creating a safe working environment is essential for any business. Every organization strives to make workplaces safe across all activities related to productivity and services. Yet, despite best efforts, incidents still happen. For example, the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984 was one of the worst industrial disasters, highlighting how important workplace safety is. This tragic […]
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Oct
Oct
In many workplaces today, hazardous materials are commonly used. From chemicals in factories to cleaning supplies in hospitals, these materials play a crucial role in our daily work environments. But have you ever thought about the dangers they pose if not handled properly? Mishandling hazardous materials can lead to serious health risks, property damage, and […]
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Oct
Oct
Asbestos is a hazardous material often found in older buildings. It can cause serious health problems if disturbed during renovations. Are you aware of the risks in your building? This blog explains why asbestos management and abatement services are important, the process involved, and the benefits of using professionals for this work. What is Asbestos? […]
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Sep
Sep
Running a commercial kitchen isn’t just about cooking good food. It’s also about making sure your kitchen stays clean and safe. One part that’s often forgotten is the exhaust system. Have you thought about how much grease and smoke gather in the kitchen exhaust? This buildup can be dangerous if not cleaned regularly. That’s why […]
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Sep
Sep
The monsoon season brings much-needed relief from the scorching heat, but have you ever stopped to think about what it means for your office air conditioning system? High humidity levels, common during the rainy season, create the perfect environment for mold, dust, and other contaminants to accumulate inside AC ducts. Could this affect your workspace’s […]
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Sep
Sep
Cleaning AC ducts is essential for keeping your air conditioning system working efficiently and your indoor air quality high. Over time, dust, debris, and even mold can build up in your ducts, which can affect the air you breathe. This buildup can spread throughout your workplace, leading to health issues, especially for people with allergies […]
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Aug
Aug
Imagine stepping into an office or a luxurious hotel lobby where the air feels fresh, clean, and just perfect. This isn’t by chance. It’s all thanks to a maintained HVAC system working behind the scenes to create a comfortable atmosphere. Cleaning your HVAC Duct System regularly is often overlooked in settings. It plays a crucial […]
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May
May
Just like our lungs filter the air we breathe, ventilation systems perform the same vital function for buildings. They’re responsible for bringing in fresh, life-giving air and expelling stale air, pollutants, and toxins.
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May
May
While fresh air invigorates us, many people unknowingly spend a significant amount of time breathing unhealthy air indoors. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can be much more concentrated than outdoor air, posing a hidden threat to employee well-being and productivity.
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May
May
Imagine a workplace where employees feel energized, focused, and healthy. This isn’t just a dream; it’s a reality achievable through prioritizing workplace safety services.
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Jul
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Jun
Jun
The first casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic was the airline industry. Suddenly overnight, all flights across the world were cancelled and the aircraft were towed away into hangars. In one instant, an entire mode of travel came to a complete standstill. With lockdown being declared across major countries, one could not even travel using other […]
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Jun
Jun
After the present lockdown officially ends and the central and state governments give full permission to offices and commercial establishments to function normally as before, it will be mandatory for these institutions to sanitize their premises as part of a defined plan towards ensuring the safety of their employees and customers.
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May
May
Since March, everyone is stuck indoors because of India wide lockdown. We all are practicing social distancing to keep ourselves safe and combat the spread of COVID-19. You might think that staying indoors means you’re safe from air pollution, but research shows that this is far from the case. Air pollution can occur indoors, too […]
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May
May
EPSCO India is offering professional sanitization services pan India. We use WHO approved disinfectants, sanitizers, equipment and methods to sanitize the high-touch surfaces, both indoors as well as outdoors. We also perform ATP Testing. WHAT IS ATP TESTING? ATP Testing is the measure of cleanliness when it comes to Sanitization. It provide us information whether […]
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Apr
Apr
As the coronavirus has made its way across the globe and in India, it’s important for building management professionals to understand the proactive steps they must take to prevent the spread of illness in their commercial facilities. In this blog we have stated some of the best practices to follow throughout the year to minimize […]
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Apr
Apr
EPSCO India is offering HVAC Cleaning Service since a decade. We are the members of NADCA. According to the NADCA standards, we follow two methods to clean HVAC cleaning: breaking contaminants loose, and collection of contaminants. BREAKING CONTAMINANTS LOOSE Properly cleaning of HVAC systems requires removing the sources of contamination. Source removal begins with the […]
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Mar
Mar
Asbestos is the mineral that is found in two-thirds of the rocks in the earth’s crust. Its ability to withstand fierce heat and chemical attack, while being flexible enough to be spun and woven, has led to its widespread use of asbestos in the construction and components industry. In 19th century, asbestos was utilized mainly […]
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Mar
Mar
It is highly essential that every commercial kitchen should be equipped with kitchen extraction system to remove grease-laden vapours from the fuel sources and cooking surfaces of cooking appliances. Operating without a professional kitchen extraction system is highly dangerous for employees, customers and the facility itself. However, even with the most advanced equipment, grease build-up […]
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Feb
Feb
An MNC was facing an unusually high rate of breakdowns of their servers in one of their data-centres. This was caused by a high amount of corrosion in their silver and copper connections. The OEM manufacturer mentioned that the warranty was voided as the equipment was not maintained in a G1 environment.
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Jan
Jan
Fires in industrial and business premises are the owner’s worst nightmare. Just the thought of most of business stuff going up in flames is enough to make most people’s skin crawl, along with the possibilities of the employees getting hurt.
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Jan
Jan
The human health gets severely affected from long-term unsafe asbestos exposure. These effects are well documented. Airborne Asbestos fibres can be easily inhaled and carried into the lower regions of the lung where they can cause fibrotic lung disease (asbestosis) and changes in the lining of the chest cavity. These diseases can lead to reduced […]
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Nov
Nov
As winter approaches, the air begins to settle down, getting denser and converting into fog. In cities, the dense air gets mixed with pollution and becomes smog. As we all know the outdoor air quality eventually affects indoor air quality, its utmost essential to take care of indoor air quality especially when it comes out […]
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Oct
Oct
Dear member, The Breathing Clean initiative was developed to support the Anti-Fraud Task Force with educating homeowners about the benefits of air duct cleaning and the importance of hiring a reputable company to perform the service. Another component of the Breathing Clean mission is to provide you, the NADCA member, with valuable content and […]
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Sep
Sep
Commercial Kitchens use sophisticated kitchen extraction systems. In India commercial kitchens undergo daily preparations of large quantity of fried foods because of which their kitchen extraction system gets clogged with combustible materials over time due to the enormous levels of activity they encounter. These grease clogged extraction systems pose great risk of fire and other […]
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Sep
Sep
Asbestos was a widely used mineral in most of the industries in India. Every year thousands of people die from asbestos-related diseases in India. Asbestos was commonly used worldwide, before its dangers to health were widely known. It is now illegal to use it in any new products in India since 21 January 2011, as […]
27
Aug
Aug
Are you aware of how poor air quality of your business premises lead to health issues? Are you wondering how to select the right HVAC duct cleaning company for the best service? Are you aware what kind of services HVAC duct cleaning companies offer? Follow the six steps listed below to finalise the contract for […]
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Aug
Aug
Commercial fires cause physical, financial, and emotional challenges for business owners. The after effects are often difficult for those on the outside to understand. To help restore the process, restoration specialists know how to address your needs quickly and efficiently. When a fire disaster occurs, first ensure the safety of your employees. Once everyone is […]
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Jul
Jul
What is the NFPA? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a United States trade association that works to establish and maintain fire safety standards and codes to prevent death, injury, property damage or economic loss due to fire related hazards. EPSCO India has adopted these standards for our Kitchen Extraction Cleaning service in an effort to […]
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Jun
Jun
In the industrial era that we live in, our urban lifestyle is utterly different from that of rural. In cities and towns most of the people spend 90% of their daily time indoors than outdoors. Most of us are completely unaware that our indoor air could be polluted. As stated, we spend 90% of our […]
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May
May
Asbestos is carcinogenic. Occupational asbestos exposure is the No. 1 cause of mesothelioma cancer. Repeated exposure to asbestos on the job puts workers at risk of several cancers and serious pulmonary diseases. In this blog we would like to inform you about the occupations and industries that place people at risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos […]
07
May
May
Commercial fires cause physical, financial, and emotional challenges to you and your business premises. The effects are often devastating. Restoration specialists like EPSCO India knows how to address your needs quickly and efficiently. When a fire disaster occurs, ensure the safety of your employees first. Once everyone is safe and fire is doused by authorities, […]
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Apr
Apr
EPSCO India team has vast experience regarding working on every type of commercial kitchen duct and ventilation system. We offer our services for commercial kitchens of restaurants, schools, hospitals, public buildings and hotels. Our present urban lifestyle and our Indian recipes lead to extensive frying. Commercial kitchens are busy frying food most of the time […]
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Apr
Apr
Fire destroys everything in its range. After a blaze is doused, there is so much to do, and time is critical. Gutted property openings need to be covered to protect against the elements and unauthorized entry, and there’s extensive debris removal to be carried out and repairs to be taken care of. Fire invites two […]
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Mar
Mar
DOES MY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONTAIN ASBESTOS? Asbestos is a naturally found mineral and has been around for centuries and was used for all types of construction. It was mostly used for construction materials in India, till 2011. Due to its hazardous and carcinogenic properties, Supreme Court of India banned manufacturing of this deadly mineral in […]
04
Mar
Mar
HOW TO LOWER YOUR AC ENERGY COST THIS SUMMER? Summer is coming and weather is going to be really hot and dry out there. But at indoors, thanks to HVAC system our work life is going to be pleasant, comfortable and cooler. These HVAC systems function a lot like our respiratory system. The system breathes […]
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Feb
Feb
WHY HIRE PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN EXTRACTION DUCT CLEANERS Commercial kitchens are extremely busy cooking places. Whole day long high volume and continuous cooking produce lots of smoke, grease and moisture. As the time passes, the grease gets accumulated inside the sophisticated kitchen extraction systems. This grease can be the potential fire hazard. Research indicates that most […]
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Feb
Feb
IMPROVING INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN BUSINESS PREMISES Indoor air quality (IAQ) at the business premises is the subject of much concern and for good reason. The air quality of the indoor environment can profoundly affect the health, comfort, and productivity of occupants. It’s a well known fact that the indoor air quality may drop by […]
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Jan
Jan
GUIDE TO FIRE, SMOKE AND WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION Fire is one of the deadliest hazards and can cause destruction within minutes, resulting in loss of property, valuables as well as documentation. This blog will guide property owners to call and rely on fire, smoke and water damage restoration professionals to bring their facilities back to […]
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Jan
Jan
IMPORTANT THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT ASBESTOS Asbestos is a really scary word that we hear time to time and it’s scarier to see people working under it in industrial estates and factories. In this blog we would like to alert you about the dangerous factors of living under asbestos roof, how it affects lives […]
23
Dec
Dec
For Fire and Flood Restoration, count on EPSCO India A fire has the power to destroy your property within minutes. Your valuables, important papers and the wonderful memories can all get charred within no time. Whatever left behind at all, the emotional toll is overwhelming. Allow us to help you through the fire and flood […]
04
Dec
Dec
EPSCO India brings you comprehensive kitchen exhaust cleaning guide for the restaurant owners through this blog. As you all know, kitchen exhaust system plays very important role in the restaurant kitchen, pulling heat, smoke, and odours away from cooking surfaces. This also protects both employees and the restaurant facility itself. But over time, the greasy […]
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Nov
Nov
Although every morning, every office begins functioning with zest, eventually after lunch it hits the afternoon slump. Employees feel stuck reading the same line of an email. A contagious yawn spreads over the room. People feel sleepy or feel fatigue. But it’s not just fatigue. It’s something more. Commercial buildings are notorious for trapping CO2 […]
05
Nov
Nov
As the season changes, it’s the right time to inspect HVAC units before the start of the new season. Web search can give you many alternatives in your area but EPSCO India offers you some insights to choose the right HVAC contractor for the efficient service. GET THE OFFICIAL WORD ON HVAC CONTRACTORS When choosing […]
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Oct
Oct
Usage of asbestos is banned all over India since 2011 by our Supreme Court Order. Asbestos is a carcinogenic mineral that needs to be removed and disposed safely from industrial and residential premises. In India, asbestos containing materials are present in insulations in most of the properties built in last century. Unfortunately most people do […]
07
Oct
Oct
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is defined as the quality of air that affects the health and well-being of the building occupants. As per EPA & National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), indoor pollutant level maybe 10 to 100 times higher than outdoors. The air quality of the indoor environment profoundly affects the health, […]
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Sep
Sep
Industrial Kitchen Extraction System Cleaning is must. Behind every fire related accident, human negligence is a cause. Be it faulty wiring or jammed kitchen extraction system or storage of highly flammable items at one place; once the fire breaks out, it guts out everything in sight within no time, resulting in great loss of human […]
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Sep
Sep
What is HVAC? We often hear the word “HVAC”. It means Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system. HVAC system resembles our respiratory system. It works like human lung. With every cycle, it takes in a certain amount of air, filters it, cools it down and sends it out across the room. This keeps happening continually […]
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Aug
Aug
EPSCO India is in the business of cleaning the environment, health and safety. One of our specializations is in restoration of iconic buildings after natural calamities like fire, tsunami or acts of terror. It is very essential to protect the heritage of historic building during their restoration. We accurately reveal and recover the state of […]
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Aug
Aug
During last century Asbestos was the most extensively used naturally occurring mineral fibre in various industrial, commercial, ship building and housing industries. Asbestos is cheap, easy to mine and fire retardant. These qualities made asbestos bulk filler in construction-related products. After its extensive use for over 20-30 years, scientists found out a hazardous quality in […]
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Jul
Jul
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can be defined as the quality of air as it affects the health and well-being of building occupantsand corporate houses. As per the WHO (World Health Organisation) most of the buildings in industrial belts of India are not healthy and not good at all for inhalation. There are many factors in […]
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Jul
Jul
EPSCO India is in the business of cleaning the environment, health and safety. We purify, maintain, restore and protect indoor environment of corporate houses and industries following International Standards. In India, most of the people are working and spending more time indoors than outdoors. Hence it becomes highly essential to keep their indoor environment pure […]
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Jun
Jun
As per ISO 45001:2018 certification, EPSCO India is dedicated to provide a working environment to its employees that is safe and without risk. Our team of professionals use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable to their job profile, whenever they are out for restoration work. PPE is the set of equipments that protects the user against […]
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Jun
Jun
Asbestos is highly toxic material and it was used abundantly in various industries in the past century. It was a series of diseases that led to the identification of the toxicity of Asbestos. The first wave of asbestos disease occurred in workers involved in the mining and milling of crude asbestos and in the manufacture […]
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May
May
Our lifestyle is very different in today’s world. Earlier we used to spend a lot of our free time outdoors. But today if we are not in our offices, schools or homes then we are often visiting a shopping mall or a movie theatre or a play area with kids. All these places are indoors, […]
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Apr
Apr
Suhel Parker features in the IAQA Spring 2018 global newsletter on stage at the ACREX India 2018 held in Bengaluru early this year seen with IAQA International Ambassador Derrick A. Denis, Brendan Reid and other IAQA members. IAQA International Ambassador Derrick A. Denis reports on his visits to India and Singapore The importance of a […]
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Apr
Apr
Some of us are aware of the deadly diseases asbestos and any association with it brings. But yet another fact is the extent to which asbestos has been used in India and is continuously being used. Just before writing this blog, I googled asbestos and India and there is an alarming number of stories where […]
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Feb
Feb
A fire in your residential or commercial property does more damage than meets the eye. The structural damage is what most people can see. But at EPSCO, we understand the water and the force of water or the fire extinguisher used also damages a lot of internal properties. Apart from this the smoke has really […]
10
Feb
Feb
Restaurant fires can be devastating for everyone – from chefs, staff to guests – and mostly for the owners. The kitchen fire causes damage to equipment, building structure and injuries to guests, restaurant workers, and kitchen employees. The business takes a financial hit due to repair work, word of mouth, business downtime and sometimes in […]
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Aug
Aug
In a country like India dust is abundant naturally. The ongoing constructions around only add to the dust settling in homes and offices. This along with other indoor contaminants like dust mites, tobacco, smoke, household mold, chemicals, airborne allergens, bacteria, animal dander and carbon monoxide circulate through the homes and offices and affect the health […]
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Jul
Jul
Over years, the ducts in the HVAC system and kitchens get a layer of dust, dirt, dander, allergens and grease (in case of kitchens). This layer is dangerous as it begins to circulate polluted air within the commercial or residential space. And in terms of kitchen, the grease build up poses a threat to catch […]
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Jun
Jun
EPSCO India established it’s footprint in the country with only one thing in mind – to offer clean and breathable environment for employees working across various sectors and we can now boast about providing good indoor air quality to all the buildings that we have worked for so far. As employers your biggest challenge would […]
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Apr
Apr
Summer is synonymous with vacations, holidays, nani or dadi house and a lot of indoor time with ACs running all day. Unlike winter, summers bring about a different set of potential hazards. The two month long vacations and children being at home leads to a lot of outside activity – this affects our indoor air […]
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Apr
Apr
Summer time calls for a lot of care and precaution when it comes to our air conditioning units cause our days and nights depend on it. We bring a few suggestions and tips that will keep your AC unit up and running through these hot months. We suggest that for all technical issues you call […]
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Mar
Mar
In India a lot of households turn their ACs on only during summers. So it becomes absolutely necessary to check if your system is perfect and running just the way it should. And now is the time to do a few checks in order to avoid any technical issues during the summers and beat the […]
11
Mar
Mar
The festival of Holi is one of the most important ones and is celebrated all through the country with utmost fervour. It marks the beginning of springtime and is a festival of colours. It begins a night prior with Holika Dahan wherein we collect sticks and logs and burn them in a pyre. Today this […]
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Feb
Feb
The ship recycling safety workers recently received a free training in Alang on ‘asbestos handling – know it to work with it safely and smartly.’ Suhel Parker – the CEO of EPSCO Envirotech and an Asbestos Supervisor and an expert – conducted this training. Mr. Suhel Parker joined hands with Lilly Maritime and embarked on […]
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Jan
Jan
High air pollution levels are associated with winters when atmospheric inversion traps pollutants close to the ground and cause smog. Also the onset of winters witnesses us celebrating Diwali that causes even more pollution all over the country. India’s capital is choking under off-the-charts smog, with some parts of the city reporting levels almost five […]
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Jan
Jan
We’ve all heard the term – Indoor Air Quality. But it seems that strategies for improving IAQ float about in amounts similar to particles and gases we want to remove. Which approaches are good and which should we filter out – there’s always a debate. Hence we asked Allen P Rathey what myths related to […]
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Dec
Dec
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced with much fanfare the Swachh Bharat Mission on Gandhi Jayanti last October. The aim is to ensure a Clean India in five years. A lot of staged photos were taken across the country of ministers, celebrities and bureaucrats cleaning streets. What was remarkable is that the new PM told the […]
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Dec
Dec
The whole country was taken aback when Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 announced that the currencies in the denominations of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 will be invalid post midnight. However, the lower denomination –Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 50, Rs 100 and coins –will be valid. He further announced that new notes […]
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Nov
Nov
Air pollution has become one of the biggest environmental health risks ever. Millions of people die each year due to ailments where the cause of death has been linked to constant exposure to polluted air. Of the 6-7 million premature deaths each year due to air pollution, more than 50% of those occur in China […]
04
Nov
Nov
What Causes Global Warming? Scientists have spent decades figuring out what is causing global warming. They’ve looked at the natural cycles and events that are known to influence climate. But the amount and pattern of warming that’s been measured can’t be explained by these factors alone. The only way to explain the pattern is to […]
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Oct
Oct
With winter approaching, Delhi’s pollution woes are about to return, environmentalists have warned, calling for reinstating traffic restrictions, curbs on coal-fuelled power plants and construction projects. “We are approaching the big winter problem and pollution is going to pick up rapidly now,” Anumita Roy Chawdhary, Executive Editor of the Centre for Science and Environment or […]
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Oct
Oct
Air pollution could be responsible for hundreds of car accidents a year, according to the London School of Economics. A study looking a five years of data showed that when levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) rise just one microgramme per cubic metre, the number of collisions rises by two per cent. Although it might seem […]
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Sep
Sep
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that once was lauded for its versatility, recognized for its heat resistance, tensile strength and insulating properties, and used for everything from fire-proof vests to home and commercial construction. It was woven into fabric, and mixed with cement. Asbestos was a perfect blend to make things better – except […]
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Sep
Sep
Parker’s EPSCO India realised that we are yet using Asbestos – a banned mineral worldwide but with no such regulations in India. Hence Suhel Parker has taken the lead in raising the awareness to the dangers of exposure to human health. EPSCO India got in touch with National Asbestos & Environmental Training Institute (NAETI) and […]
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Jul
Jul
Pollution and the depletion of the ozone layer is a constant focus of news. Fortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency says we’re making progress in reducing the six key pollutants in our air, including carbon monoxide, lead, and ozone. The bad news is that while the outside air is improving, the air we breathe indoors may […]
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Jul
Jul
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer that few people survive. This disease has made the news in recent years due to lawsuits filed against companies that do not disclose their knowledge of the potential toxic results of asbestos exposure. The most famous victim of mesothelioma was Steve McQueen, who died in 1980 at the age […]
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Jun
Jun
Allergies and allergy sickness are among the top three reasons people miss work, and can have a significant effect on productivity. So it’s very important for business owners to recognize that they should do some simple things that can reduce overall exposure to allergens and other irritants. Protect your workplace with these easy steps: 1. […]
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Jun
Jun
While kitchen ducts may be out of sight, they should never be out of mind as grease build-up in extraction systems is one of the most common causes of fire in catering establishments. About one-fourth of the fires per year in commercial properties are attributed to cooking and extraction systems. Businesses need to pay closer […]
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May
May
Health Impacts Cooking and heating with solid fuels (wood, charcoal, crop waste, dung, and coal) produce high levels of smoke in and around the home that contains a variety of health-damaging pollutants. There is strong evidence that exposure to household air pollution can lead to a wide range of child and adult disease outcomes, including […]
