Safety Equipment Saves Worker From Injuries

Safety of its employees is the main concern for any company working in the industrial field. Any activity on the construction site may end up in serious injuries if a person is not wearing Safety Equipment. So, it is absolutely essential that all employees use safety supplies and wear during the working hours. If you are an owner of a company that belongs to any segment of industry or performs construction work then you must take care of the safety of your employees.

You should purchase all necessary safety products and distribute them among the workers. There are safety equipment supplies that help protect head, eyes, fall protection equipment, Climbing Gear, and many other useful safety accessories. Different manufacturing workshops and building grounds are the places that require decent safety measures.

With constantly growing scales of construction activity the level of risk that employees take is even higher than ever. For the sake of safety of your workers as well as thriving of your business you should make safety equipment the number one on your priority list. If you still haven't purchased all appropriate safety supplies, you should do it urgently. As an owner of the company you can get all safety products that are necessary for your workers at a much more affordable price than if each employee buys the supplies individually. To learn what kind of safety equipment supplies you need to acquire you can either search the Internet or ask specialists for a piece of advice.

The list of personal protective equipment is very extensive and comprises different products including protection for eyes, ear protectors, and safety wear, so you may get lost among the descriptions, materials and sizes. Here are several short reviews of some commonly used safety supplies. By examining these products you can decide on the equipment that you need more and that is relevant for your sphere of activity.

Process Chillers & Condensing Coil Maintenance

Balancing Deferred Maintenance Risks With Maintenance and Budgetary Decisions :

As most facilities and maintenance engineers know, proper maintenance on chiller and condensing units is critical to efficient, trouble free operation. However when you combine the fact that most chillers and condensing units are situated in low traffic locations and out of sight (i.e., behind buildings, hidden behind walls, on rooftops, etc.,) with the fact that the coil cleaning portion of the maintenance process is an unpleasant and time consuming task, chiller and condensing unit maintenance isn't one of those jobs that most maintenance engineers look forward to. In situations where the maintenance department is busy or understaffed, coil cleaning is likely to be deferred beyond the time when maintenance is actually required by the equipment.

Why Companies Defer Maintenance on Chillers and Condensing Units.

There are many reasons cited by facilities and maintenance directors; however it's important to keep in mind that regardless of the reasons, when equipment is in need of maintenance, deferring it for any reason will not change that fact. Do any of these reasons sound familiar?

Budgetary Constraints - "We'll put-off the maintenance until next month so we don't go over budget". When you consider all of the risks to a business associated with a system failure, deferring maintenance due to budgetary constraints is not usually a sound decision. When budgetary constraints are placed on the maintenance of "process and comfort critical" equipment, the results can be catastrophic to the business.
Man Power & Time Constraints - "We'll get around to cleaning the chiller as soon as we can - we have too many other things to do right now". This reason for deferring maintenance is more common today than ever before. Why? Because companies have been forced to reduce staff and streamline operations to conform to the economic realities of the business, or cannot find qualified personnel. This places additional demand on maintenance engineers because they now have to do more with less. If chillers and condensing units support mission critical operations and facilities, then maintenance of those systems should be near the top of the TO DO LIST even when the maintenance department is busy or short handed. To help improve maintenance efficiency and reduce the time required for performing the maintenance task, the maintenance should be outsourced to a reliable service company or technologies such as air intake coil filters should be evaluated. In short, investment in technologies that can optimize operational efficiency and reduce the maintenance effort should be considered in lean maintenance staffing situations.
Maintenance Complexity and Knowledge Constraints - "Maintaining this equipment is very difficult - we don't have the skills to maintain it correctly" - this reason is especially common in companies using advanced mechanical systems. Maintenance workers must be trained to properly maintain them or, the maintenance work should be outsourced to a service company that is knowledgeable with the maintenance process.
Unfriendly Maintenance Process - "We hate cleaning chiller and condensing units because it's a dirty job - we get dirt and debris all over us when we power wash the coils - we'll clean the coils later". Although cleaning coils are in fact a dirty job, it is not a sound reason for deferring maintenance. When cleaning coils, proper safety equipment including eye and respiratory protection, rubber gloves and protective outerwear should be worn to protect against coil cleaning chemicals and possible mold or bacteria problems that can pose a health hazard. As an alternative, air intake filtration systems that isolate the debris on the outside of the coils where it is visible and easy to clean using an ordinary broom, brush or shop vacuum can reduce the "hassle factor" associated with this important maintenance task.
The list of reasons for deferring maintenance can go on and on but one thing is clear, deferring maintenance on HVAC equipment can be risky and can increase the odds that a system failure will occur; and when it does, it will usually cost more than the cost of the maintenance that could have prevented the failure in the first place.
In the end, the decision for performing or deferring maintenance on HVAC systems fall squarely on the shoulders of the maintenance and facilities directors as they balance their maintenance and budgetary decisions, recognizing all the risks involved.

Air Solution Company developed and patented the first Air Intake Filter specifically engineered to mount to the outside of cooling towers and other HVAC equipment for purposes of stopping the debris before it entered into the system. Since that time, Air Solution Company has been manufacturing and has introduced a variety of other innovative filter systems including its new Fine Mesh Filter which is engineered for use on small and medium size refrigeration coils and machine fan intake housing units.

Air Intake Filtration Prevents & Solves Air Intake Problems

Improves Environmental Air Quality and Process Cooling Efficiency :

Today more than ever before, mechanical, maintenance and process engineers are being challenged to provide effective solutions that help to optimize environmental air quality and process cooling efficiency, while reducing downtime and maintenance cost.

Regardless of the technology used to process incoming fresh air, the challenge has always been keeping cooling towers and other HVAC systems clean because as fresh air is drawn from the outside into the system, it brings along with it a wide range of airborne debris that can impact air quality and clog the system, ultimately leading to downtime for cleaning and maintenance.

In facilities that rely upon process cooling for robotic assembly, injection molding or other production applications, downtime due to system fouling is particularly costly because of lost productivity.

The Benefits of Air Intake Filtration On Your Systems:

Air Handling Units - air intake filters help to optimize environmental air quality and reduce filter changes by extending the life of internal filters by up to 60%

Cooling Towers - air intake filters help prevent fill material from getting clogged, helps prevent sludge build-up in water basins and helps optimize water chemical treatments while reducing chemical consumption. Additionally, by diffusing entry of sunlight into the tower and stopping entry of organic debris (a nutrient source for bacteria), air intake filters help to thwart the growth of algae and fight proliferation of bacteria, including Legionella, the cause of Legionnaire's Disease. Unlike water and sand filter systems that only filter debris from the cooling water, air intake filters helps keep debris out of the system in the first place and protects expensive fill material and cooling water so the system operates efficiently.

Chillers and Condenser Units - air intake filters keep coils free of debris for optimal cooling efficiency and eliminates downtime due to fouling. Also eliminates the need for coil cleaning solvents and power washing that can damage oils and fins.

Air Solution Company developed and patented the first Air Intake Filter specifically engineered to mount to the outside of cooling towers and other HVAC equipment for purposes of stopping the debris before it entered into the system. Since that time, Air Solution Company has been manufacturing and has introduced a variety of other innovative filter systems including its new Fine Mesh Filter which is engineered for use on small and medium size refrigeration coils and machine fan intake housing units.

Using Industrial Cleaning Machines For Warehouse Cleaning

Warehouses an essential part of many businesses, and so the responsibility for warehouse cleaning becomes an essential part of the lives of those business owners. Manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, and those in any business that requires bulk storing, need warehouses for storing their goods. Warehouse cleaning becomes an exacting job because these are large buildings, which go up to considerable heights, and so the surface to be cleaned is substantial.

Industrial cleaning machines are imperative for the cleaning of such large areas. Some business owners prefer to manage their warehouse cleaning jobs themselves, whereas others hire warehouse cleaning agencies to do the job. Both options have its pluses and minuses. Where the warehouse is pretty large, buying their own industrial cleaning machines may work out cheaper in the long run for some businesses, than hiring warehouse cleaning agencies. However, doing the job themselves will involve some additional expenses outside the actual cost of the machines, and these should be taken into consideration before deciding to invest in big things like industrial cleaning machines.

Once you buy a whole set of industrial cleaning machines, you will have to oversee their repair and maintenance also. Though these machines may work well for the first couple of years, pretty soon they will start needing spare parts and frequent servicing to ensure optimum performance. Further, you will require trained staff to manage the warehouse cleaning satisfactorily. Top portions of a warehouse are generally accessible only through a ladder, and every one may not be capable of handling it.

If the existing staff is not up to managing the warehouse cleaning even if the company has its own industrial cleaning machines, extra staff might have to be hired for doing the job. That would be another expense. Even if the company has got staff who can manage the job, diverting them from their regular job to do the warehouse cleaning may not work out practical for all companies. Whether it is practical or not would depend upon the type of business the company is doing.

On the other hand, if you hire a warehouse cleaning agency, you will not have to worry anything about the maintenance and repair of the machines, or also about managing the job. That means you are free to concentrate fully on what is the main profit generating area of your business. And when you hire an agency, or even just hire industrial cleaning machines, there are bound to be tax benefits, since the charges will be shown as operating costs or expenses. In short, both options have its merits and demerits. The answer to the question, whether entrusting the warehouse cleaning job to an outside agency would be profitable or not, would depend upon the type of business that is being done, and the extent of the company's ability to manage their warehouse cleaning themselves.

Industrial Cleaning Equipment is Specifically Designed to Handle The Harshest Cleaning Environment

Even those who enjoy cooking do not enjoy cleaning up after cooking. And those who do not enjoy cooking, and are doing it only because there are no options, would simply hate cleaning up after cooking. Something similar to this happens inside a factory or industry environment. Even those, who are quite good in operating the plant machinery, may not enjoy cleaning up all that machinery with sharp edges or convoluted parts, after the work. While they may thoroughly dislike doing it directly with their hands, having the right industrial cleaning equipment like pressure washers, steam cleaners, tube cleaners, and an industrial sweeper, would make the work much easier for them.

Still, even with good industrial cleaning equipment like an industrial sweeper, staff and workers of a factory are unlikely to enjoy the cleaning up job, the way they enjoy their main job. Doing the productive part of the work at the factory gives people some creative satisfaction, but mopping up after the work does not. Cleaning is an act that does not give any productive satisfaction, even if it is done with the right industrial cleaning equipment.

However, the job of cleaning will give a lot of creative satisfaction, so far it is done as a business, with profit motive. That is why the crew of any industrial cleaning service would be absolutely comfortable with the job. And with the type of industrial cleaning equipment that they have at their disposal, the job will be fast and through. Many companies prefer to engage industrial cleaning agencies to do their cleaning job precisely because they understand this work philosophy from their own experience.

All industrial cleaning equipment, including an industrial sweeper, are specially designed to perform the complicated industrial cleaning tasks, while human hands are not. And each new model of the industrial cleaning equipment that reaches the market performs better than the older model. The industrial sweeper that are in use now operate so silently that it has made noise pollution due to cleaning a thing of the past.

Double brooms are a great advantage with an industrial sweeper, and a fact that makes it one of the best industrial cleaning equipment. The side broom circulates at a much lower speed than the main broom in front, since the job of the side broom is mainly to direct debris into the cleaning path of the main broom.

Another big plus point of an industrial sweeper is that it has been developed to satisfy all ergonomic requirements, which means that the size, shape, and height of this industrial cleaning equipment is such that the user is unlikely to have any form of strain injuries or posture-related problems even if they have to operate the machine on a daily basis. Because of the adjustable handle of the industrial sweeper, people of any height can use it without any discomfort.

Industrial Air-Conditioning

With temperatures all over the world steadily rising due to several environmental reasons, and with the increasing affordability of air conditioners,

they have now become almost an indispensable part of our lives, be it at our homes, or in our offices, or for that matter even in our kids' schools.

Having an air conditioner installed ensures that the conditions indoors are bearable, especially during the hot, scorching summer days. Air conditioners for industries are critical due to different reasons. It is extremely essential for those industries which involve a lot of mechanical work. When work by itself is very tiring and can be exhausting for the workers, a central air conditioner can help you to sort out the problem. Workers would prefer much more to work in a cool, comfortable environment than in a hot, stuffy shop floor. With overall temperature at cool to normal levels, workers don't feel stressed out and their efficiency increases.

There are additional advantages in installing the air conditioner. The machines that are installed also don't overheat. So their efficiency increases too. It also brings down the maintenance cost of the machines and their average life increases. Of course, for industrial air conditioning, one needs units which have much higher capacity than the residential air conditioners. This is chiefly because of two reasons. First of all, the sheer size of the space demands that you have to have an air conditioner that is of much higher power. Then there is also the factor of more people working in the room. With higher traffic the need for more air circulation becomes a necessity. This is only possible with a higher capacity air conditioner. Industrial air conditioners generally do come with 'air condition boosters' at different points in the entire network of the ducts. This is to ensure that the air flow remains constant and efficient all over the space. There have been new innovations in industrial air conditioning too. Today, many industries are actually using natural gas centralized air conditioning instead of the conventional electric air conditioning system.

This helps to cut down the costs on power and also helps to keep the surrounding environment healthier. There are companies which might charge you a refundable security deposit. If there are any damages to the air conditioner they deduct the reparation from the security deposit. The fee that is charged depends on the length of time you are hiring the air conditioner for, and the brand you choose to have. The operative cost for an industrial air conditioner can be high, but the returns, in the form of worker and machine efficiency prove to be much higher. So it makes

Three Ways to Improve the Financial (and Operational) Performance of Lighting Retrofit Projects

The benefits of lighting upgrades have been championed for many years. Almost every quarter, lighting discussions flood facilities trade organization websites. As lighting equipment manufacturers market their products we are reminded that their products not only save energy but support the sustainability of our environment. Nevertheless, a substantial portion of commercial properties operate with lighting systems that can easily achieve energy cost improvements of up to 30%. We may wonder why.

Making the case for cost conscious installations is key to helping facility managers move ahead with the decision to retrofit inefficient lighting with energy efficient lighting and operationally effective control systems.

The following tips come from our firm's recent work with a banking industry client. Depending on the scope of your potential project and urgency of your need to begin reaping operational savings, any or all of these three cost savers may be beneficial to you and your organization.

You CAN use what you currently have

Instead of hiring a company to come in and deliver a turn key lighting retrofit project, use your existing electrical maintenance team to implement the project. While many organizations continue to staff in-house electricians, the trend towards hiring an on-site electrical contractor is becoming increasingly popular. On- site electrical contractors or in-house electricians, are both suitable staffing approaches to deliver a lighting installation retrofit that is custom fitted to the operations of the building and the organization. The annual maintenance contract or annual salary plan has already accounted for the labor costs of the staff electrical team. By tasking the lighting retrofit work to your existing forces, you enhance the operational performance of the annual electrical maintenance spending.

If the complexity or extent of the improvements are beyond the scope or ability of your maintenance teams, the lighting improvements should be undertaken by an electrical contracting company. As you assess the developing project, realistically evaluate the capabilities of your in-house team along with the equipment, tools and experience needed to implement the upgrade. Contractors perform specialized upgrades as a routine activity and possess the expertise, tools and equipment needed to deliver a successful upgrade. It is worth the time weighing the costs against the benefits of the "do it yourself" option. You may determine that there is good value as you perform the work yourself.

You CAN be the project specifier

Understanding the various product choices for retrofit projects can be the limiting factor behind your decision to commence a facility-wide retrofit project or program. Realize you are not alone. Many utility companies have programs identifying pre-screened lighting professionals who can help you select the most suitable, cost effective, energy efficient lighting products for your facility. Local area lighting suppliers are aware that competition is high and it is in their interest to recommend products you will be pleased with and will deliver the energy efficiency and in-place performance you require. Finally, industry peers can identify suppliers that they have used in the past and whom they can recommend as solid industry professionals. The fear of selecting the wrong product for your situation can be managed, controlled and eliminated by using the existing resources that are available to you.

You CAN set the project pace

Every business has periods of reduced activity. For some industries they are the periods between holidays, semester breaks, plant re-tooling time or even just the times between the routine daily maintenance activities. Designating the lighting retrofit work as The Fill-in Project during slow maintenance periods, allows for you to pace the project so that it complements your operational pace. The need to suspend work for a few weeks becomes a non-issue when an operational necessity requires you stop the project for a few weeks.

Using your existing forces, expanding your knowledge to determine and select the project materials and pacing the execution of the work to fit your organization's needs are all ideas worth evaluating as you take the decision to retrofit the lighting systems in your facility. Adopting any or all three ideas can give you the assurance needed to know that you are proceeding forward practically and cost consciously.

Gwendolyn Morrison writes for Design Verification International, DVI. DVI is a Maintenance and Operational consultancy in Chicago. DVI offers energy engineering, energy management services and has design review capabilities for the energy engineering and mechanical engineering disciplines.

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