Sick Building Syndrome is a widely recognised but little understood phenomenon where people suffer a range of symptoms that are connected to time spent in a particular building, usually an office. The NHS website lists improving ventilation as the number one thing that can be done to counteract the effects. The NHS lists possible symptoms Read more…
Ductwork leakage solved by Aeroseal Leakage happens from every ductwork system and is accepted until the levels of leakage exceed specification rates. If air leakage testing tells you that your system is exceeding the maximum allowable leakage rate then the chances are that Aeroseal will be the fastest, most effective and least costly way to Read more…
A guide to essential ductwork cleaning equipment All of the ductwork cleaning equipment supplied via Hasman is essential to the task of duct cleaning. Naturally, a range of products is available in each category to meet the demands of the job in question. Today we’re going to talk you through each broad category to provide Read more…
The importance of fire damper testing Fire damper testing is one of the most important maintenance jobs in a building. If fire dampers are faulty then the building is not as fire safe as it could be. It is absolutely imperative that fire damper testing be carried out at scheduled intervals, as per guidelines and Read more…
Will you invest in ductwork training for your staff in 2019? Our programme of training courses has now come to an end for 2018 and the first 2019 dates are already online. If you have new members of the team or you feel it’s time to up-skill your employees for next year then take a Read more…
The Hasman vacuum test pump for ductwork cleanliness inspection has been upgraded. The pump’s protective plastic case is now both shockproof and waterproof. Inside the case laser cut foam has been included which makes storage of pump components and PVT cartridges far easier. A more compact flow meter has been added to make on-site calibration Read more…
Hasman are thrilled to announce that we’re now offering another BESA accredited short course to those who are looking to progress in their career in the vent hygiene industry. The BESA Air Hygiene Technician short course is now available to the market following a successful pilot course ran by Hasman in August. The 5 day Read more…
Hasman training courses are industry renowned. Now, our Fire Damper Testing Competence course is both CPD approved and rated five stars by those who have already tried and tested this course. If your work ever brings you into contact with fire dampers and you need to test them or supervise those who do, this one Read more…
We recently discussed the negative impact of pollution on cognitive ability from recent findings published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and highlighted the need to improve our quality of air. However, more recent research examining the effects of air pollution on unborn babies has revealed worrying findings that further highlights the Read more…
Every ventilation system has an AHU of some description and proper maintenance of these units is of vital importance to the air quality in the building that it serves. The average person spends as much as 90% of their time indoors, so good IAQ is paramount. Here’s how AHU maintenance can improve the IAQ in Read more…
