Goodbye 2021 and hello 2022! I’m sure everybody is ready for a new year, which is only a few days away! Unfortunately, I’m sure you’ve been busy the past couple months making sure your facility is prepared and set up for success in the new year. And what better time than now to reevaluate actions and decisions that were made within the past year. For instance, do you have a routine environmental cleaning plan? If not, you not only run the risk of receiving a hefty fine, but most importantly the employees and visitors of your building are in danger. So, here is a list of the top 7 services Hughes Environmental offers that you should include in your 2022 environmental cleaning plan!
When dust is dispersed throughout oxidized air, it can create an explosion hazard. When the dust cloud is confined in a closed area it does not have the air movement from wind to disperse it; dust particles can instead stay suspended in the air for days at a time. This allows the levels of dust particles in the air to increase and provide more fuel for the resulting explosion. Some dusts can ignite just from touching hot machinery, while other dusts ignite after being exposed to a small fire, spark, static electricity, or even a lit cigarette.
Vibrations in the facility can shake built up loose dust, dirt, grease, and other materials commonly found on the high surfaces, which could contaminate the production below. Chunks of this debris can enter the ventilation and clog up the HVAC system. This creates poor indoor air quality, which according to the EPA is a leading environmental threat and cause of airborne sickness. Not to mention, some dusts can become a fire hazard when built up on high surface areas. Numerous explosions have occurred when built up dust created an explosive dust cloud.
Commercial duct cleaning can help your business save money on energy by allowing your facility’s ventilation system to run more efficiently, and help reduce the risk of fires in the ductwork — especially in manufacturing facilities where combustible dust is present. It also helps improve indoor air quality by removing dirt, dust and debris from your HVAC system. This includes cleaning the grilles and registers, which helps to keep particles out of the ambient air.
Germicidal UVC is designed to save energy and maintenance costs associated with HVAC Systems. Mold (biofilm) on coils of only 0.002 can reduce efficiency by 37%. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is the most effective and practical solution for industrial facilities.
In-duct UVGI systems are mounted inside AHUs or ventilation ductwork. When selected to produce appropriate irradiance levels, in-duct systems can be effective for air disinfection. An in-duct air disinfection system inactivates microbes suspended in the air (e.g., viable influenza viruses) as they move through the duct or AHU, so the organism is no longer capable of causing and spreading disease.
The issue of indoor air quality concerns many people these days. With an increasing number of people returning to public places like schools, office buildings and retail establishments, it is essential to have a way to purify the air from pollutants. The best way to do this is through the use of air purification systems, such as, air purifiers, air filters or air scrubbing systems.
Facility cleaning/disinfection solutions, has several solutions that can help protect your facility from bacteria and viruses spreading and take over the winter months. According to the CDC, COVID-19 may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials.
Dry ice blast cleaning uses solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2), a non-abrasive media that won’t damage surfaces or equipment when used as the blast media. The accelerated, super-cooled dry ice pellets or particles are blasted at supersonic speeds and sublimate on impact resulting in the surface being cleaned, lifting dirt and contaminants off the underlying substrate.
Contact Us Here or call 888-845-3952 to find out how Hughes can help keep your facility’s work environment clean and safe in 2022.