Alert Technology launches ‘ALERT PureAir’ – a new virus-killing purification unit to celebrate “Clean Air Day” 8th October
Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a growing environmental health and wellbeing risk faced by most building occupiers today. Recognised as one of the largest environmental risks we face by WHO (World Health Organisation) – it is known that general air pollution causes over 3 million deaths globally per year and 3 million lost working days in the UK. It appears there’s little reprieve indoors either, with UK campaigners calling our highly insulated, poorly ventilated, energy efficient homes and buildings “toxic boxes” where the air inside can be up to 3 times worse than outside.[1] Air pollution contributes to lung …
World Lung Cancer Day 2020
Alert Technology Ltd is proud to support World Lung Cancer Day 2020 through our continued work to reduce the risk of exposure to asbestos, a global cause of lung cancer. Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths globally.* *Source: www.cancerhealth.com #LivingWithLungCancer …
How is Asbestos Disposed Of?
Asbestos removal should only be carried out by licensed and trained professionals with the experience, equipment and knowledge to carry out safe asbestos disposal. These workers use special masks, clothing and tools to contain the airborne fibres during removal. The material itself is considered a hazardous substance and can only be disposed of in appropriate hazardous disposal facilities. Why is it dangerous? …
When was Asbestos Banned in the UK
Some types of asbestos were banned in 1985, but some asbestos continued to be used until a total ban in 1999. As such, any building that was refurbished or built before this time could potentially contain asbestos. Europe banned the use of asbestos in 2005 and half of the rest of the world still use asbestos. …
