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Noise limits in a flat: how many dB are allowed?
You hear the lift through the wall, ventilation running at night, footsteps from the flat above or music from a...
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EN 352: what does the standard mean for hearing protectors?
EN 352 often appears on the packaging of ear defenders or earplugs. It can look like a simple green light:...
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ISO 45001: what it means for workplace safety?
A company may already have risk assessments, method statements, training records and accident reports. On paper, health and safety exists....
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Evacuation signs and the new standard: do old signs need to be replaced?
Many buildings still have older green fire exit signs. Some look different from the signs now sold as BS EN...
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Laser cleaning: where does it outperform sandblasting?
Laser cleaning and abrasive blasting are often lumped together as two ways of “removing rust and coatings”. That is too...
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Electrogas welding: where does it make sense in practice?
Electrogas welding is not a process for every thick vertical joint. There is a reason it is not the default...
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When does galvanising steel extend its service life?
Steel does not corrode in a vacuum. It corrodes in a specific environment: with a certain level of moisture, temperature,...
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Changing gas supplier: when can a business save?
Changing business gas supplier can look like a simple buying decision. In reality, the pipework does not change, the meter...
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What is a consignment note and where do mistakes most often occur?
A consignment note is not just a piece of paper for the driver to get signed at the loading bay....
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Microtunnelling: when does it outperform traditional open-cut excavation?
Microtunnelling is not a better answer in every project. Its advantage appears when the hardest part of the job is...
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