Protect Your Business 24/7

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Whether you have a larger corporation or simply a small town business, you want to keep your investment protected. Security involves much more than just locking the door each night. You want to know that your employees are safe, the business itself is protected from theft, and that you are covered in case something was to happen.

Theft Protection

The first thing you need to do is install a security system complete with cameras. Thieves are often discouraged when they see cameras, but if they do break in, you’ll have their photo. You can also install a turnstile revolving door from places like Turnstile.US. that will add another layer of protection. Of course you need to use common sense as well. Leave plenty of lights on each night.

Employee Safety

You have heard the old saying that there is safety in numbers, and this is especially true when you are protecting your employees. You should always have at least two people scheduled to work throughout the day. Never leave someone alone in the evenings or overnight. The last thing you want is for word to get out that your employees are alone, and always take a buddy along when taking a deposit to the bank.

Be Prepared

Even the most well protected business can become a victim of theft. Criminals are smart people that stay on top of things. This is their career after all. Never let your defenses down, and make sure you have the proper insurance coverage to protect both the business and the employees. Set up an appointment with your insurance agent to discuss exactly what type of coverage your business needs.

Once you have put these practices in place, you will be able to rest assured that you have done all that you can to protect your business. Your employees will feel safe, criminals will think twice before they strike, and if something were to happen, your business is protected.

Identifying Sewer Leaks with Smoke

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To control discharge of municipal sewage waste and to channel the flow of ground water, sewer systems were created. Sanitary sewers collect household and commercial waste from toilets, showers and sinks. The sewage is then transported via sanitary sewer to a waste treatment facility. Storm sewers collect excess ground runoff and transport it to a water supply, i.e. a river or lake.

As long as there have been sewer systems, there have been leaks in a system. A leak in a sanitary sewer has several undesirable effects. It can collect groundwater, unnecessarily taxing the waste treatment facility. It can also release noxious or explosive sewage gases into the atmosphere. Groundwater containing pesticides or fertilizers can be hazardous to a sanitary water supply.

A small leak can grow and cause additional damage, even the collapse of a sewer line. To prevent leaks from causing damage to the system, municipalities must be vigilant in inspecting their systems.

Several techniques are used to identify leaks in a sewer system, such as adding dyes to the water or video camera inspection. Another proven technique is the sewer smoke test. In this test, a technician will blow smoke through a manhole or other opening with the aid of a fan. The smoke will follow a path of least resistance and will flow through cracks or other openings. Used in combination with a camera, inspectors can identify where the smoke flows through a crack or seam.

Those utilizing a smoke test look for several features in the product they use for testing. First, they seek smoke materials that are non-toxic. Second, they tend to choose products that do not leave a residue. The residue can become absorbed into sewage and be carried to the treatment facility. If toxic, it can affect treated water. Third, they tend to choose low odor chemicals for smoke production. Noxious odors can leech back into homes or businesses through the system. Modern technicians tend to avoid zinc oxide products in modern testing. Zinc Oxide can be considered a hazardous chemical and in sufficient quantities, can be harmful to a water supply.