Tag: Heat
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Navien Expands HVAC Line with New Heat Pump and Coils
Navien announced the launch of three new additions to its rapidly growing HVAC product portfolio: the NAZ Air-to-Air Heat Pump, NAS Air Handlers, and NAM Cased Coils. These high-efficiency products round out Navien’s lineup of home comfort HVAC solutions and are designed to seamlessly integrate with the NPF Hydro-furnace, introduced in 2023, enabling flexible dual-fuel…
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Beat the Heat: OSHA-Backed Heat Safety Strategies Every Contractor Should Use
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related work fatalities in the United States, with construction workers accounting for more than a third of all heat-related deaths. As average daily temperatures continue to rise, it’s critical to protect workers from extreme heat and heat-related risks. Understanding Heat Stress and Heat-related Illnesses Outdoor workers, especially those…
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Heat pump size: What do you need and how is it calculated?
Heat pumps and heat pump technology are no longer a new technology, and in fact most of us have had one in our homes for many years in the form of a fridge. They operate on the same principle, using a refrigerant based system to heat and cool. However, in the same way as you…
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How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part HR Dive series about the effects of climate change on worker health. Part one covered analysts’ attempts to determine the cost of extreme weather events exacerbated by…
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Manchester to be UK’s heat pump capital with historic deal
Greater Manchester is positioning itself as the UK’s leader in low-carbon home heating, with a bold plan to install 64,000 heat pumps by 2030. A new five-year agreement with global manufacturer Daikin marks a major step forward, combining innovation, skills training and practical support for both homeowners and housing providers. The initiative covers everything from…
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Why Heat Stress Is A Major Jobsite Hazard This Summer
Summer 2025 is already breaking heat records across the country, and construction sites are feeling the pressure. With longer heatwaves and higher humidity, workers are facing more than just discomfort, they are facing serious health risks. Heat stress is no longer a seasonal concern. It’s quickly becoming the biggest safety challenge on jobsites today. Unlike…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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Can ground source heat pumps cool your home?
With UK summers getting longer and hotter, more homeowners are searching for ways to keep cool without relying on expensive, energy-hungry air conditioning. What many don’t realise is that ground source heat pumps – usually known for heating – can also provide effective, eco-friendly home cooling. Thanks to new innovations in system design, these hidden…
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Do blinds keep heat in and make your room hotter in summer?
There’s no doubt we’re all looking for as many ways to keep a room cool as possible in recent weeks and it’s not set to change any time soon. But, while we’re well versed in keeping windows covered during the winter to help keep the heat in, surely in the summer this doesn’t work to…
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Brits urged to help hedgehogs beat the heat
As UK summers grow hotter, heatwaves are becoming more dangerous – not just for people, but for wildlife too. Hedgehogs, already under threat from habitat loss, are now facing dehydration, overheating and even death due to rising temperatures. But with a few simple garden design tweaks, homeowners can provide essential shade, shelter, and water to…