• Heat Stress and The Elderly

    Extreme heat can pose health risks, especially for the elderly. It is important to think of those who may need our care when above average temperatures arrive, during power outages, or in facilities without air conditioning. Australia is known for heat waves that can cause a high number of deaths, so it is vital to be aware of cooling solutions to cope with heat risks. Be aware of elderly [...]

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    Proper Temperature for a Server Room

    What is the proper temperature for an IT server room? This may seem like a question that requires a single word answer, but cooling and technology experts agree that there is some grey area when it comes to server room temperature. Part of the uncertainty is varying recommendations by manufacturers. Some will insist on an extremely cool temperature, while others guarantee their equipment at [...]

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    Safe storage of perishable foods

    Guidelines for perishable food storage recommend a temperature of 4.4 degrees or below. While most of us have been to parties or family gatherings that see food left out for hours at a time after preparation, food is actually considered unsafe for consumption after only 4 hours at a temperature higher than the recommended level. That may not be surprising, but what about the food be kept in our [...]

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