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LightingEurope recommends UV-C disinfection technologies for EU
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ightingEurope has launched an UV-C expert group to promote the benefits of UV-C disinfection technologies and
stimulate market demand and fair market access in Europe. The technology has been proven to deactivate, without exception, all viruses against which it has been tested. LightingEurope is advocating the installation of UV-C disinfection technologies as part of the EU Renovation Wave and the application and enforcement of existing safety rules and standards. UV-C is an established technology for disinfection and can be used to
disinfect water, air, and surfaces in industrial, commercial, medical, public and residential environments. It can provide significant benefits to combat COVID-19.
“Our challenge is to switch regulator’s perception of UV-C beyond special applications to mass market solutions for buildings and transport, where the concentration of human activity raises the risk of contamination,” said Lionel Brunet, President of LightingEurope. “Our aim is to educate authorities and the market on the industry guidelines and standards already in place and to promote the uptake of UV-C solutions.” Within its first three weeks of activity in this area, LightingEurope has
already published a Position Paper on the benefits of using UV-C disinfection to combat COVID-19 and is reaching out to European regulators.
Humidity a concern for electrical contractors
according to a new report from temporary power company, Aggreko. The report reviews data from
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World Weather Online to compare mean relative humidity levels in the UK’s
construction hotspots, showing an average of around 76% – well above the recommended levels of between 40-60% on a construction site. With a rise in humidity comes a rise in moisture which is infamously known for causing issues on electrical installations. With this pressing concern in mind, Aggreko’s new campaign, ‘The Hidden Cost of Humidity on Site,’ is aiming to generate awareness of issues surrounding temperature and moisture control. Those managing electrical risk during refurbishment work are being alerted
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to the fact that if the atmosphere on site is not controlled effectively, moisture, in the form of water vapor, can find its way into the smallest areas and spaces of any components. This in turn can leave corrosive deposits behind that continue to cause damage after drying.
ata showing spiking humidity levels on construction sites are a growing concern for electrical contractors working in the sector,
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