The lights in UK homes could be dimmed during the winter of 2015-16, Ofgem reports. Spare power capacity is predicted to take a tumble, with the energy watchdog affirming that there is an “outside chance” that National Grid would need to reduce voltage for customers. Bill payers could see their lights automatically dimmed at intervals…
Working in environments where heavy equipment is used on a daily basis can be quite dangerous. Whether it is a construction site, a factory, a hangar in the airport, trenching, mining or an oil field, you must always take safety measures. You cannot assume that it’s safe just because there hasn’t been any incident. Staying…
Given the concentration of potential risks and hazards in warehouses, it is important to adopt and correctly follow Health & Safety regulations and recommended procedures. Achieving this necessary aim will usually involve devoting time and resources. There are no short cuts – particularly as employee safety, well-being and output or productivity are at stake. The…
Even though the number of rubbish removal services in major cities around the world have more than doubled in the past decade not every one of them offers great commercial rubbish removal. In the developed world commercial rubbish removal is a whole different ball game and is a lot like industrial rubbish removal. The removal…
If you own a business, then you’ll know all about the importance of keeping costs down. And if you’re just starting out, then you’re probably gulping at the price of your set up costs. So saving money where you can should be a key priority. But how? Read on for a few ideas about how…
Every day we get tons of emails from the loyal readers of our blog enquiring about health insurance. Considering the bulk of emails, we are not always able to get through each and every one of them. But from the mails that we do read, we have noticed that a lot of people are confused…
If you completed any sort of United States history class in high school, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragedy that killed 146 young, mostly immigrant women and girls. The public outrage over the tragedy sparked the Progressive Era and ushered in muckraking journalism that exposed the corporate greed and…
Most of the commercial constructions are big projects and such construction site is a potentially dangerous environment; health and safety standards have to be observed strictly and maintained at all times. Each project should have a safety management system in place that outlines the policies, processes, instruction, and documentation that will serve to establish the…
Whether you are a veteran driver or still in L plates, you can never be too careful on the roads. The fact that 95 per cent of all road traffic accidents are caused by human error emphasises the need to drive carefully and responsibly at all times. While there is no substitute for careful, responsible…
As homeowners are becoming increasing energy conscious, many are turning to using smart thermostats to help heat and cool their home more efficiently. While the Nest is probably the best known out of all the smart thermostats currently on the market, several of the others now available are proving to be formidable competitors to the…
In April 2014, the Heartbleed bug compromised huge swathes of the internet – including Facebook, Tumblr and Yahoo Mail. Millions changed their passwords in order not to lose secure information and data. It was a wake up call to many of us – we are very comfortable with the convenience of having our lives stored…
What is Care.Data? In January 2014, NHS England announced a new scheme to collect patient information from different parts of the healthcare system and store it in a central database managed by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). The HSCIC has been collecting patient data from hospitals since the 1980s, but under the…
Good credit is essential to prosper financially, and in this day and age, your credit is a huge indicator of worthiness to most financial institutions ( banks and lenders etc..). Great credit is a critical component to getting a home loan, car/vehicle loan, revolving credit cards, student loans, leasing an apartment or home, and even…
The controversy surrounding energy prices, competition in the market and investment in renewables is showing no signs of abating. It seems that the only consistency in the UK energy market relates to the operating profits of the big 6 providers. Tinkering with the system by politicians and an avalanche of criticism from the media doesn’t…
What is a fire risk assessment? A fire risk assessment analyses the dangers in a particular property or premises to make sure that fire is unlikely to break out, and to mitigate the damage should this happen. A fire risk assessment involves; Identifying fire hazards. Identifying people who are at risk. Evaluating, removing or reducing…
This year the Medicare open enrollment period overlaps with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace also referred to as “Obamacare.” Medicare isn’t part of the Health Insurance Marketplace established by ACA, so recipients don’t have to replace their Medicare coverage with Marketplace coverage. Medicare enrollees may also benefit from the improved…
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. –Warren Buffet When a customer purchases a product they have certain expectations, one of those being that the product will not hurt or harm them. For the most part, companies as a…
If you’ve been around the internet and the finance industry, you probably heard of Bitcoin. Chances are you are wondering just exactly what a bitcoin is. Maybe you don’t understand how it exists, or where you can find one. Well, even though there isn’t a straight answer to either one of those questions, you can…
Going green is nothing new to big industries, with international pledged to reduce carbon footprints and reduce wastage as well as penalties for businesses who do not meet their targets industry bosses have a good reason to keep environmental agencies happy. Although despite their efforts we the public still see all too many examples of…
Where does the UK’s Energy come from? With the ongoing price rises for energy in the UK, you’d be forgiven for wondering if we’re getting our energy sources from Mars. It turns out that we’re obtaining it from places somewhat nearer than another planet, although it doesn’t always come directly from the United Kingdom. In…
If you work in construction then you’ll already know that without due care and attention the industry can be dangerous. There are all sorts of health and safety regulations that need to be taken into account and if that doesn’t happen, the results can be fatal. Any company owner in construction is legally obligated to…
If you ask someone what is the first thing they think of when they think of Scotland it is likely that the answer will be one of 3 things; tartan, haggis and of course our beloved dram – whisky. It is arguably our greatest ever export and is one of the UK’s top ten exports…
Packaging machinery has become a very important piece of equipment for many businesses, as they can dramatically cut the time of packaging materials, ready for them to be shipped off to their destination. Carton Sealers and erectors are very important, even though they are what people would class as secondary packaging. Primary packaging is the…
If you have made the leap into small business owner, congratulations. You have made a reality of what only remains in the realm of dreams for many. The road ahead is certainly challenging, and you will make mistakes. You can bone up on all sorts of tips, but ultimately, experience is the best teacher when…
With the wave of concern over the proposed health care reform laws scheduled to go into effect early in 2014, many organizations are examining ways of reducing health insurance premium costs whilst maintaining a productive workforce. Under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act of 2010, a vast majority of employers must provide greater access to affordable…
