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Benefits of Trimming Pet’s Nails
Sep 3rd
Benefits of Trimming Pet’s Nails
Do you hear a click-click-clicking when your pet is trotting down the hallway toward you? If so, your little – or not so little – pet is in serious need of a nail trimming. Many pet owners don’t realize the importance of regular nail trimming to their pet’s health. If you’ve been shaking your head over the television ads for the latest pet-care craze, the Pedi Paws, you might be surprised to learn just how important it is to keep your dog, cat or other pet’s nails carefully trimmed.
Why your dog needs regular nail trims
That clicking you hear when your pup walks across the tile or wood floor could be doing far more damage than you think, and not only to your gorgeous floors. Neglecting your pet’s nails can have some unexpected serious consequences for your dog. The dog injuries that result from untrimmed nails range from torn nails to arthritis.
A dog’s nails curve as they grow out. If they’re not trimmed, they’ll eventually curl under the foot where they can dig into sensitive paw pads and cause pain. Dew claws are even more prone to this kind of curling and growing in. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you can imagine how painful that is for your poor pup.
Even worse, dogs actually walk on their toes. When their nails dig painfully into their paw pads, they tend to compensate for the difficulty walking by resting their weight further back on the paw. That awkward gait puts stress and strain on all the other muscles and joints. Just as wearing the wrong shoes can result in backaches and sore knees in humans, trying to walk with uncomfortably long nails can cause joint pain and discomfort for your dog. In the worst case scenario, it can contribute to the development of arthritis and other joint problems.
In addition, long nails are more likely to be torn or injured by impact or by catching in carpets, sweaters or upholstery. When that happens, the outer enamel of the nail can tear away and expose the inner tissue, called the quick. The quick is a fleshy bit of nerve and tissue that grows outward from the bone and is surrounded by the keratin that forms the claw and nail. The quick inside is easily injured, and when it’s deprived of its protective keratin, it’s prone to infection that can travel into the dog’s foot and blood. Regular trimming reduces the chance of injury and infection.
Your cat needs regular nail trimming, too
Like dogs, cats have claws that grow in a curve and can curl under their paw pads if they’re left untrimmed. Trimming a cat’s claws offers extra benefits, though. Cats are notorious for destroying furniture by using the upholstery as a scratching post. Scratching is an instinctive behavior, and while most people think the intent is to sharpen the claws, there’s another reason that cats scratch your furniture. They have scent pads in their feet, and scratching is a way to mark their territory.
Because the scratching is so destructive, many owners of indoor cats used to choose to de-claw their kittens. The practice has been falling out of favor in recent years, though, because it leaves the cat defenseless if it happens to get outside. It’s actually illegal in many European countries, and there is a push to make it illegal in the United States.
Trimming your kitten’s claws is one far easier solution to the scratching problem. When you keep your cat’s claws trimmed short, it actually reduces the urge for them to claw furniture. Removing the sharp point also allows the cat to “scratch” without destroying furniture and upholstery. In addition, keeping the claws trimmed reduces the chance that your cat will catch a claw in the screen or upholstery and injure itself trying to get away.
Rabbits, birds and small animals also need nail trimming
Few people think of birds and nail trimming in the same breath, but many birds can be handicapped if their nails are allowed to grow too long. Birds use their claws for perching. When the nails are allowed to grow long and gnarled, it interferes with their ability to perch safely. In addition, long nails can easily catch in carpeting and clothing, with the risk of injuring the nail or the toe when trying to pull away.
Rabbits, guinea pigs and other exotic small pets also need regular mail trimming to prevent injuries both to themselves and their owners.
No matter what kind of pets you own, you have two choices when it comes to trimming their nails. The first is to have it done professionally by your veterinarian or pet groomer. Depending on the part of the country in which you live, that will cost you to every few weeks. Your other choice is to trim your pet’s nails at home. There are a number of tools on the market that can help you trim your pet’s nails easily at home. The newest pet grooming tool on the market is the Pedi Paws pet nail trimmer, which makes trimming pets’ nails easy and painless for both pet and owner.Do you hear a click-click-clicking when your pet is trotting down the hallway toward you? If so, your little – or not so little – pet is in serious need of a nail trimming. Many pet owners don’t realize the importance of regular nail trimming to their pet’s health. If you’ve been shaking your head over the television ads for the latest pet-care craze, the Pedi Paws, you might be surprised to learn just how important it is to keep your dog, cat or other pet’s nails carefully trimmed.
Why your dog needs regular nail trims
That clicking you hear when your pup walks across the tile or wood floor could be doing far more damage than you think, and not only to your gorgeous floors. Neglecting your pet’s nails can have some unexpected serious consequences for your dog. The dog injuries that result from untrimmed nails range from torn nails to arthritis.
A dog’s nails curve as they grow out. If they’re not trimmed, they’ll eventually curl under the foot where they can dig into sensitive paw pads and cause pain. Dew claws are even more prone to this kind of curling and growing in. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you can imagine how painful that is for your poor pup.
Even worse, dogs actually walk on their toes. When their nails dig painfully into their paw pads, they tend to compensate for the difficulty walking by resting their weight further back on the paw. That awkward gait puts stress and strain on all the other muscles and joints. Just as wearing the wrong shoes can result in backaches and sore knees in humans, trying to walk with uncomfortably long nails can cause joint pain and discomfort for your dog. In the worst case scenario, it can contribute to the development of arthritis and other joint problems.
In addition, long nails are more likely to be torn or injured by impact or by catching in carpets, sweaters or upholstery. When that happens, the outer enamel of the nail can tear away and expose the inner tissue, called the quick. The quick is a fleshy bit of nerve and tissue that grows outward from the bone and is surrounded by the keratin that forms the claw and nail. The quick inside is easily injured, and when it’s deprived of its protective keratin, it’s prone to infection that can travel into the dog’s foot and blood. Regular trimming reduces the chance of injury and infection.
Your cat needs regular nail trimming, too
Like dogs, cats have claws that grow in a curve and can curl under their paw pads if they’re left untrimmed. Trimming a cat’s claws offers extra benefits, though. Cats are notorious for destroying furniture by using the upholstery as a scratching post. Scratching is an instinctive behavior, and while most people think the intent is to sharpen the claws, there’s another reason that cats scratch your furniture. They have scent pads in their feet, and scratching is a way to mark their territory.
Because the scratching is so destructive, many owners of indoor cats used to choose to de-claw their kittens. The practice has been falling out of favor in recent years, though, because it leaves the cat defenseless if it happens to get outside. It’s actually illegal in many European countries, and there is a push to make it illegal in the United States.
Trimming your kitten’s claws is one far easier solution to the scratching problem. When you keep your cat’s claws trimmed short, it actually reduces the urge for them to claw furniture. Removing the sharp point also allows the cat to “scratch” without destroying furniture and upholstery. In addition, keeping the claws trimmed reduces the chance that your cat will catch a claw in the screen or upholstery and injure itself trying to get away.
Rabbits, birds and small animals also need nail trimming
Few people think of birds and nail trimming in the same breath, but many birds can be handicapped if their nails are allowed to grow too long. Birds use their claws for perching. When the nails are allowed to grow long and gnarled, it interferes with their ability to perch safely. In addition, long nails can easily catch in carpeting and clothing, with the risk of injuring the nail or the toe when trying to pull away.
Rabbits, guinea pigs and other exotic small pets also need regular mail trimming to prevent injuries both to themselves and their owners.
No matter what kind of pets you own, you have two choices when it comes to trimming their nails. The first is to have it done professionally by your veterinarian or pet groomer. Depending on the part of the country in which you live, that will cost you to every few weeks. Your other choice is to trim your pet’s nails at home. There are a number of tools on the market that can help you trim your pet’s nails easily at home. The newest pet grooming tool on the market is the Pedi Paws pet nail trimmer, which makes trimming pets’ nails easy and painless for both pet and owner.
Shawn Thomas is a freelance writer who writes about pet care and pet products, focusing primarily on specific pet care products such as Pedi Paws.
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What is So Good About Amtico Flooring
Sep 2nd
What is So Good About Amtico Flooring
Amtico flooring is just about the most hardwearing and practical alternative to real wood.
Have a look at the comprehensive selection of Amtico flooring in the latest natural wood designs. These range from the softest colours such as white maple, to the mid toned classic oaks, and on to the darkest colour in our range Wenge Wood. All Amtico woods are genuine British made commercial grade {not the Asian made Spacia} and are available in ‘tick’ finish in the 114mm x 915mm standard size. They are all available from stock for next day delivery so you can avoid the frustrating long delivery times quoted by supposed Amtico stockists. You can even check out our real time stockholding online so that you cab book your installer in advance.
Choosing Amtico flooring means you don’t’ have to worry about long tem maintenance- your floor will never need sanding or re-finishing. The tough abrasion resistant surface will repel stains and moisture making it an ideal choice for wet areas such as bathrooms and shower rooms, and heavy wear areas such as hallways and entrance lobbies.
Amtico wood authentically replicates the natural product and it’s true characteristics. The Stripwood is highly variable in grain, shade and decoration. Please consider this in your product selection, as our online images only display a small section of the material.
Installing Amtico wood flooring can be undertaken by any reasonably competent DIYer with little in the way of equipment. If you are installing onto an existing wood floorboard, chipboard, or MDF sub-floor, it is always good practice to install a new plywood base first. Not only will this ensure long term wear, it will prevent undulations showing through your new flooring. If your sub-floor is reasonably flat, 6mm exterior grade moisture resistant plywood is adequate. This should be fixed at 15-20cm centers with screw nails.
If your sub-floor is old and extremely uneven, a heavier grade plywood 9mm or 12mm should be used. However before installing this, level off any hollows with a latex screed compound. Otherwise the plywood will never be completely flat.
After installing the plywood, spend as much time as possible filling any gaps in the joints, and knocking down nails flat. Then take down any high spots with a medium grade sand paper. Time taken on preparing the sub-floor will produce huge dividends when you have installed you new Amtico, so do not be tempted to cut any corners.
Depending on how flat and smooth you have managed to make the plywood base, it may be necessary to apply a further leveler such as Ardex Feather Finish which can be applied thinly without the risk of delaminating.
If you are installing over a solid floor e.g. concrete, asphalt, quarry tiles, stone flags etc. it is imperative that your do a thorough check of the moisture content of the sub-floor. Even a slight amount of moisture in a sub-floor will cause Amtico flooring to start lifting within a very short period of time. Your investment will then be wasted, as the floor will be beyond repair. Check first for the presence of a dpm, which should be visible on your outside, walls maybe the first or second line of brick or stone. If there is nothing evident, and your house was build before 1960, then it is safe to assume that there is no damp proof membrane in the sub-floor.
Your only option then is to apply a surface dpm to the sub-floor. These are a 2-part epoxy resin coating. These are easy to apply, but can take up to 48 hours to cure. The most widely used product is ES3000 made by Treetabond.
Once you have a dry clean solid sub-floor, a leveling screed should be laid. Always follow the screed manufacturers instructions with regard to the use of priming or bonding agents. Remember that if the screed de-bonds from the sub-floor, your new Amtico floor will also fail. The screed should be rubbed down as smooth as possible before installing your Amtico flooring. Any trowel marks, high or low spots will soon become evident once you have a new shiny floor over the screed. Therefore more time and effort spent on the preparations will be rewarded with a superior final floor finish.
The Amtico flooring in Stripwood should always be installed using the approved Amtico adhesives For wet areas the Amtico ‘Universal’ adhesive should always be used. Amtico flooring can be laid onto underfloor heating, provided that Amtico HT (high temperature) adhesive is used. For all other areas the standard Amtico SF (solvent free) adhesive can be used without problems.
As with all flooring, Amtico flooring will benefit from regular maintenance. The Amtico floor dressing will give enhanced protection from moisture and abrasion. The Amtico Cleaner will effectively clean your floor without stripping off the Dressing. However, when the time comes to renew the dressing, Amtico Dressing Remover is a powerful and aggressive stripper, which makes light work of removing heavy build-ups of old layers of floor dressing. Guidance on maintenance is available from the Amtico flooring web-site
Paul is technical manager at Birbek Wood Flooring which is a UK distributor of amtico.
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Renting Display Stands vs. Buying Display Stands
Sep 1st
Renting Display Stands vs. Buying Display Stands
Whether you exhibit once a year or every week, you may be using display stands. You may also find yourself wondering whether it is wiser to rent your display stands or buy them. The answer may be simple for you, but before you come to your conclusion, read about some of the factors to consider in each scenario so that you can make an informed decision.
Rent
There are several different situations in which renting display stands just makes more sense than purchasing them. Below are some scenarios where renting display stands may be the right option.
- For example, if you are attending an exhibition internationally, it may be more cost-effective to rent display stands locally than it would be to ship them overseas. In this situation, care must be taken to rent from a reputable source.
- Another situation in which renting display stands is the better choice is when you’re trying exhibition as a new marketing technique or are just getting started. In this case, you may not be ready to invest in your own display stands. If this is the situation you find yourself in, you may decide to rent display stands until you’re sure the commitment will be worth it.
- You may already own a display stand or even multiple stands. However, a particular event may come up where you have the opportunity to exhibit in two places at once and you may not have enough display stands. In this case, renting one or more display stands can allow you to maximize your exhibitions in a cost-effective manner.
Buy
Other circumstances definitely warrant investing in your own display stands. Even if you begin by renting display stands, you may soon realize that the frequency with which you find yourself renting them makes purchasing your own permanent ones the wiser choice.
- If your business model includes selling mostly at trade-show or exhibition style outlets such as flea markets, swap meets or other such venues, you are probably using display stands very often. In this scenario, it is wise to invest in your own display stands, as the cost will be made up in what you would have otherwise spent in rentals.
- If most of the exhibitions you participate are local and you are able to transport them, or if the cost of shipping them to the exhibitions you exhibit at is reasonable, then buying may be a good option for you.
- If trade show marketing is a large part of your overall marketing plan, then hopefully you will find yourself participating in several trade shows over the course of a year. If trade show marketing is integral to your business, then chances are that you will be participating in trade shows for several years and can definitely benefit from investing in display stands.
The Verdict
Basically, to rent or buy display stands is a matter of circumstance. It all depends on circumstances such as how often you would be using them, how near or far they would be transported, etc. These circumstances would determine whether the investment and commitment of purchasing your own display stands is warranted, or whether renting the display stands is smarter for your purposes. No matter which route you end up deciding is right for you and your business, make sure you do your research. Whether you rent or buy display stands you will want to be sure to deal with a reputable dealer. You should also be a smart consumer and shop around to ensure you get the best value and most reasonable pricing available.
Ballance display offers display stands as well as trade show display rentals for all of your trade show needs.
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London and 3D Visualisation – A Fast-Paced Technology in a Fast-Paced City
Aug 31st
London and 3D Visualisation – A Fast-Paced Technology in a Fast-Paced City
The fast-changing field of computer graphics is used by a wide variety of different industries to promote diverse products. Most recently, these have been using the latest developments in the long history of the technology, 3D visualisation. London has plenty of companies specialising in 3D visualisation, whether in particular fields or developing a versatile service with expertise in several different areas. 3D visualisation can be used to showcase images as diverse as an architects’ masterpiece, a smoothie packet, or a BMW. However, architecture work and interior imaging are especially likely to use 3D visualisation, to give a clear picture of a large-scale scene. Working in 3D, images which would usually be flat and dull can jump out at a client’s audience, through a large or small screen.
The science of visualisation, allowing ideas to be conveyed by representative images, is a very old one. It’s typically been achieved through illustration, and gradually innovations have been developed to make the eye understand a reproduced image as well as one in front of it. Since da Vinci, artists have used a variety of techniques â including central perspective, and cartography techniques â in order to produce a realistic image. Nowadays, science is moving much faster to quickly develop computer graphics, in order to produce a virtual reality often more perfect and beautiful than the product as seen through normal regard. Visualisation works through animated images, computer created CGI images, and more recently, 3D effects, which allow a fully rounded image to be seen on a flat screen. The links between these modern computerised techniques and older illustrative innovations has been outlined by Edward Tufte in two critically acclaimed books.
For a long time, computer graphics visualisation was used to study scientific problems, and for educational purposes. It’s been used in all kinds of high-tech environments, and showcased in various conferences and special publications. Now, however, 3D visualisation can be accessed by any client, for websites which look both aesthetically pleasing and professionally cutting-edge. Within the sciences and educational purposes, 3D visualisation has often been used to visualise an abstract concept, but for showcasing products, the idea is to highlight the superior quality of the product itself. Computerised product visualisation has replaced old-fashioned technical drawing. Although 3D CGI can of course be used to generate animations which help to advertise a product, and which do not represent actual products, it is also used to create engaging and dramatic images of new products.
For 3D visualisation, London is a city with a particularly high density of service providers. This is due partly to the high media and digital development within the city, and also because, like 3D visualisation itself, London is involved in a wide variety of industries, and has been the centre for technological developments through the ages.
For 3D visualisation, London is a city full of clients and opportunities, too. Since the days of Christopher Wren or Isambard Kingdom Brunel, architecture has continued to be an active industry in London, meaning that plenty of visualisation services have developed in the capital. The presence of the Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA) has helped to ensure that London continues to be a buzzing capital for architecture, and so for architecture visualisation. Additionally, the high-flying offices of the Square Mile demand quality visualisation services for their websites. Various other industries, of course, are also based in London, and many are turning to the exciting new technology to promote their work. In addition, and perhaps most importantly London’s long history of involvement with media, running from the famous Fleet Street newspapers, means that it will always be the natural gravitation point for new communication developments.
Some companies outsource their work to other countries (such as China), looking outside the EU to produce product images using 3D visualisation. London-based workers, however, have the advantage of experience within the city’s industries, as well as being on-spot for emergency deadlines and changing demands.
James Marshall, Creative Director, wrote the Article ‘London and 3D Visualisation â A Fast-Paced Technology in a Fast-Paced City’ and recommends you Google ‘Dhub’ for more information on 3D visualisation.
Getting the Best Currency Exchange
Aug 30th
Getting the Best Currency Exchange
Getting the Best Currency Exchange
Of all the different ways to protect your money while travelling, none is more important than getting the best currency exchange rate for your travellerâs cheques. It is very easy to become convinced that you are getting the best currency rate, but how do you know for sure? How o you know where to go for the best currency exchange rate?
Whether or not youâre looking for a favourable exchange rate for your next holiday, or youâre considering purchasing overseas, and you need to transfer a large sum from UK pounds into local currency, you should always be looking for the best rate.
Currency Exchange Rates Matter
It is always critical to be on the lookout for good exchange rates, no matter what amount of money youâre planning to change. The better the exchange rate, the more money youâll find in your pocket. Also, if you plan to change money back into pounds and pence when you return to the UK, you want to make sure youâre getting the best possible deal during both exchanges.
Going on Holiday?
If you are planning on travelling to a location where currency exchange is your only option, make sure you keep these tips in mind:
⢠Try to avoid exchanging your foreign currency at the airport before you fly
⢠Airport currency exchanges are often less favourable and also require a set commission for merely changing your money
⢠âCommission-freeâ often does not mean commission free
⢠Commission-free deals often alter the exchange rate in their favour in order to recover the lost commission
More Exchange Tips
There are several other good tips for those overseas travellers looking to save money. Take the time to review these tips when looking to avoid onerous currency exchange rates:
⢠Take out money from your account at an ATM instead of an exchange counter
⢠Avoid credit card advances
⢠Try to get a credit card that best suits your overseas travelling needs, especially a card that doesnât add extra percentages to a standard 1% conversion
⢠Read up about your destination to see what works best.
⢠Consider wearing a money belt
Big Purchases? Big Exchange Rates?
Exchange rates can be at their most expensive if you plan to buy property or something of significant financial impact, and it is important to save the most money possible. If you are planning to buy property overseas, you will be required to change your UK sterling into the currency required to compete your purchase. By transferring a large sum of money, you donât want to lose hundreds of pounds simply through the currency exchange. It is always important to consider hiring a specialist broker, rather than simply exchanging money through your bank. Talking to a specialist broker can also save you money if you had planned to use currency exchange company suggested by your real estate company. Specialist brokers can offer extremely favourable exchange rates on small or large amounts of money.
Always read and inform yourself about the best possible rates and appropriate action when dealing with currency exchanges. It will ultimately save you money and improve your overall holiday.
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A Briefer History of CoSHH Management and Risk Assessment
Aug 29th
A Briefer History of CoSHH Management and Risk Assessment
Upon reading this article you will learn about a brief history of CoSHH, how it applies to you and how you can put in place the necessary actions to prevent your company or your professional image from becoming tarnished or otherwise. It will also give you insight into protection your employees!
CoSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health which is a regulation that applies to every business in the United Kingdom. Some businesses believe that if they have less than five employees? they do not have to abide by the CoSHH regulations, however this is not the case.
Your company will inevitably be using some products that contain substances. These products can be thinners, air fresheners, washing up liquid, lubricants and much much more. If you do use these then you need to adhere to the CoSHH regulations. The reason for this is because you may subject not only your employee but the public to any one of these substances and therefore there MUST be prevention of damage to health put in place.
As a basic example, imagine a decorator who is painting a home working as a sub contractor for a larger enterprise. The decorator mixes white spirits with the paint he is using to help thin the paint before application. This process is something a decorator carries out as an everyday task.
Here are the possible risks to health from this process:
1. Dermatitis caused by the decorator not wearing suitable hand protection (gloves) from white spirits. The Safety Data Sheet for paint may say that it is non-hazardous; however the manufacturer and provider of the SDS did not take into account the use of the thinners and has no legal obligation to do so.
2. The decorator may leave white spirits or paint lying about the home of the customer and this may come into the hands of a child.
3. White spirits is highly flammable and the white spirits or paint solution may become exposed to a naked flame and cause a fire. Does the decorator smoke?
This is why we must risk assessment and in this specific case produce a CoSHH assessment. CoSHH risk assessment is unique and must be treated separately from all other forms of risk assessment that a business would do under the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act. This is why chemical risk assessment has its own regulation so that it can be treated as a different animal.
There is no requirement to be qualified to produce a CoSHH assessment. In fact there is no legal quality standard that a CoSHH assessment must follow. The reason for this is because if you have a CoSHH assessment and an accident occurs then is has failed and it wasn’t good enough. Thereafter there will be repercussions the extent of which will be decided on the reasonable controls that where put in place to prevent the incident occurring.
So the premise is that if you produce a CoSHH assessment, you must produce the best CoSHH assessment you can. If you do not you may receive heavy fines both to the company and personally with the potential of imprisonment for severe breaches of the regulation for Directors’ or the offending party.
Remember ignorance will not be tolerated by the Health and Safety Executive! When carrying out compliant CoSHH assessment on behalf of your business you must understand the task that is being performed by the worker and the substance that is being used in the task. You must take into account the environment that the task is carried out in and the reaction of the substance in that environment. I recommend that you at least take a basic risk assessment course so that you can become familiar with assessment. This will help you so understand not only the risk posed but also that control mechanisms that can be put in place as prevention.
If you have many chemicals and many processes that are being carried out DO NOT be tempted to download template assessments from assessment vendors. This is not only frowned upon by the Health and Safety Executive but is a significant risk to the operator who may be carrying out a task differently. The person who produced the assessment you downloaded may not know that the decorator was using white spirits as a thinner or possibly any of the other substances the use during their working day or even at home. This is why the risk assessor must have seen the process, must have spoken with the operator so that all risks can be assessed as they are and not as they are assumed to be.
DO NOT let a simple solution land you with heavy fines, damage the health of your workers or land you behind bars. Either produce your own assessments of bring a health and safety consultant onto your site to carry out the CoSHH assessments.
It is advisable that you find a CoSHH management solution to help control your CoSHH assessments and to remind to you to periodically review each of your assessments. If something in the process changes then a CoSHH assessment needs to be reviewed. If a Safety Data Sheet is updated by a manufacturer then you MUST have the latest copy and you MUST review your CoSHH assessment.
There are service providers out there that will help manage all this for and the requirement to use one of these providers is down to your in house ability to manage CoSHH compliance. CoSHH is a specialist subject to it is advisable that if you don’t know, then ask!
If you have read this article and you do not have CoSHH assessments in place and they have not been provided to your workers, then take it from me that you are doing something very wrong. If you think that your business does not use hazardous substances then think again, even in an office products are used that contain chemicals and you would be surprised what your workers can get up to with them!
The Health and Safety Executive are seldom surprised because they’ve seen it and heard it all before. Did you know that flour dust and poor ventilation led to a school chef developing severe asthma? No? Well you probably wouldn’t have thought of that unless you’d carried out an assessment and this claim would have cost you £200,000 in compensation.
So, please think again, do you really use hazardous substances?
Dale Allen delivers CoSHH compliance as one of the UK’s leading compliance authorities. Find out more about how you can use his online COSHH365 CoSHH asssessment tool to produce compliant CoSHH assessments with the benefits of a managed Safety Data Sheet library.
Animal Marionettes and Hand Puppets Help Get Proper Attention From Your Child
Aug 28th
Animal Marionettes and Hand Puppets Help Get Proper Attention From Your Child
Raising a child can be a difficult task for anyone, no matter how much education and training you’ve had you will still not ever completely understand everything there is to raising a child. Unfortunately, children do not come with instruction booklets, so we have to figure things out on a day-to-day basis. Many people do not realize the role that animal puppets can play in a child’s life. Hand puppets have been enticing children for as long as we can all remember.
A small child’s face will light up when they see the puppet talking to them as they believe that magic is happening. This is a great tool for parents to use to help their children learn valuable lessons. A child will be more apt to sit and listen to a puppet has to say, versus what a parent has to say, as the puppet is more down on the child’s level of thinking than the parents, or at least that is what the child believes.
There are many different types of hand puppets or animal marionettes to choose from that you can use to teach your child and help them grow. If you really want to get your child’s attention, then you need to go with a puppet based on a character that your child loves. Take for instance, if your child loves alligators, and go with an alligator animal puppet. Your child will be fascinated and listen to every word that the puppet has to say.
Puppets have even been used for therapy purposes for children that have been abused. Small children have a hard time dealing with traumatic events, and therapists have found that by using puppets they can help a children express themselves and help the child to understand what they went through.
If you look at most of the children’s television shows today to you will find that many of them have some form of hand puppet on the show. You will also find that those are the shows your children are most drawn to. The ones that seem to be the most favorite are the ones with bright colors on them as they promote happy thoughts.
If you want to help your kids learn faster and learn to express themselves better, you may want to incorporate the use of animal puppets. You’ll find your child will have a much easier time relating to you when you get down on their level with the puppet. From Monkeys, to Tigers, to Lions and Bears the puppets you can choose from are endless.
Animal marionettes and animal hand puppets come in many shapes and sizes. You can get them life size and all the way down to miniature puppets, small enough to fit on your fingers. You want to be sure that you go with a puppet or marionette that your child will love. Some young children might be attached to large puppet like dog puppet or cat and consider them as their real pet. Incorporating these animal puppets into your child’s life will definitely be an added plus and you both will flourish from them in the end.
Marina Neiman, author and mother of two, writes for 1888Toys.com – Educational Toys Store, featuring classic educational toys and selection of animal marionettes and soft hand puppets.
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How You Can Find Antique Barber Chairs Online
Aug 27th
How You Can Find Antique Barber Chairs Online
Antique barber chairs have now become a very high priced collector’s item. There availability is becoming limited because many have been snapped up by professional collectors and regional museums. The majority of barber shops have now changed over to the modern conventional chairs .so increasingly it is becoming harder to find a barber shops that still use them each business day.
Our local barber has three antique barber chairs in his barber shop, but he doesn’t use that part of the shop to cut hair. Instead he has installed two other chairs where he does his work. In the wall display case above the antique barber chairs are antique clippers. He once told me that the value of those antique barber chairs and the clippers were worth more than his barber shop and all the money he had made in it over the past 32 years.
The first barber chair was created by a man named Earnest Koken in 1906. This was a hydraulic chair that allowed the barber to adjust the height of the person in the chair to meet his needs. This helped ensure the very best hair cut even for the very small children who came to the barber.
This barber chair also featured a swivel so the barber could turn the customer as needed,, also a footrest, and a reclining back.
The internet has become a great place to start looking for various styles of antique barber chairs to add to your collection or to simply see what is available out there. When you enter Barber Chair as a search term you will find that EBay feature prominently, and the brand Koken that I mentioned above will typically be the highest priced chairs for sale. When you look closely at the Koken brand barber chairs you will quickly realise why that brand in particular have such a following. A typical Kokand Barber chair will weigh about 300 pounds and feature Iron Porcelain and quality leather seats.
Even if you have no plans to invest in an antique barber chair I think you would find looking them up online interesting. The chairs are so well built and amazingly attractive and well constructed. If you can find a Child’s barber seat online these are set to become extremely valuable in the coming years. One brand that use to make Child barber seats is firm called Berninghause and co, from Cinncinatti.
You should also try to find them at auctions and antique stores. You can expect to pay anywhere from several hundred dollars to thousands of dollars for an antique barber chair. It depends on the quality of the chair, the particular design of the chair, and who you are buying it from.
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Bridal shoes complementing your wedding gown
Aug 26th
Bridal shoes complementing your wedding gown
Choosing bridal shoes is as important as choosing bridal wear. A matching pair of shoes complementing your overall outfit should be an important consideration. It is a must to complete your overall look. Besides, don’t you want to walk down the aisle in style? Whether you prefer the glossy look, contemporary look or the basic look, you can choose from an eclectic array of wedding shoes online. You can choose from ivory shoes, silver shoes, white wedding shoes and more. Save yourself a headache! Shop within the comfort of your home! Browse a wide range of wedding shoes on the web. Avail of hefty discounts and lucrative deals. Why drive down from store to store when you can shop at the touch of a button? Save a great deal of your time and money.
Ivory wedding shoes seem to be a rage these days. They are bound to complement a variety of wedding dresses. They will add to your ensemble making you feel like a million bucks on your most awaited day. Your wedding is a once in a life time affair. It had better be memorable! You don’t want to wear mismatched shoes and make a fashion faux pas on your most important day. Ivory shoes are likely to go with a majority of bridal dresses. Not only are they comfortable but also stylish and graceful. They are available in low heeled and high heeled styles to meet your exact needs. They can be customised to suit your needs and preferences. They can be found with glamorous embellishments to gel with your personality and fashion sense. So pick up the perfect ivory flip flops for your wedding day.
Silver shoes are also in vogue. They are bound to complement your bridal gown. They will gracefully support you and your dress. Needless to say, you will be doing a lot of walking around and running around on your big day. You will be on your toes- literally! – posing for photographers, moving around on the dance floor, greeting guests, etc. Your bridal shoes had better be comfortable. Furthermore, they should also be stylish enough to complement your overall appearance. Thanks to the assorted range of shoes available online- you can choose silver bridal diamante wedding shoes, bronze wedding shoes, navy blue satin shoes, pink wedding shoes, ivory wedding shoes, etc.
Bridal shoes embellished with stones, beads, features, etc look classy and elegant. They are likely to enhance your personality. They will add a touch of style and grace to your personality. They will add zing to your personality. There has also been an increasing demand for strappy wedding shoes. Not only are they comfortable, but also high on style and appeal. They are available at a fraction of the price online. Why pay through your nose when you can save a great deal of your money online!
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Natural Latex Mattresses – Good for the Health
Aug 25th
Natural Latex Mattresses – Good for the Health
Natural latex mattresses can give you a great sleeping comfort as well as optimal orthopedic support. Quality sleep is needed to re-energize our spent body and natural latex mattresses can provide you with just that.
Where does natural latex come from?
Hevea Brasiliensis is the scientific name of the rubber tree where latex comes from. The sap of these trees, which is the main ingredient of natural latex mattresses, are collected and processed.
How is natural latex mattress produced?
There are two methods in which these natural latex mattresses are manufactured. Both of which is to create holes or cores inside the finished product to produce the softness of these mattresses.
The Dunlop, which is the original method, whips the latex liquid which traps air within the liquid creating foam. It is then placed in a mold and heated to vulcanize. The air trapped within the liquid creates the holes or core of the mattress.
The Talalay method is similar to the Dunlop but has variations in the process which gives them more control on how the cores are formed.
Properties of natural latex mattresses:
The mattress cores are 6 to 6 inches thick and have a density of about 4 pounds per cubic foot. They are quite soft, gentle on the pressure points on your body, resistant to molds, resistant to dust mites, anti-microbial and hypo-allergenic. It also has a natural odor but much of it is removed during the manufacturing process. The remaining odor should not be a problem unless you have a very sensitive smell.
Aside from all the benefits, the most important thing with regards to health is that it is natural. It is not made with synthetic materials which may emit chemical odors that could be harmful to the health in the long run.
How available are natural latex mattresses?
Natural latex mattresses are harder to find than synthetic latex mattresses. With research and the convenience of the internet, it should not be too hard to find one.
Are natural latex mattresses cheap?
Compared to synthetic latex mattresses, the natural ones are somewhat more expensive. But the price difference is nothing to worry about when you have health in your mind.
Going for the natural latex mattress?
If you decide to buy a natural latex mattress, combine it with toppers using organic or natural materials so you will be guaranteed a healthy sleep all the way. Even your pillows, choose organic cotton or some other materials that are natural.
We spend about 8 hours each day in the bed. If synthetic materials are used to manufacture your mattress, it would mean inhaling the fumes coming from the chemicals for 8 hours each night. How would it sum up in the long run?
Most synthetic materials are soaked or combined with fire retardant chemicals which pose even more threat to our health. PBDE (Polybrominated diphenyl ethers) are commonly used as fire retardants. The fumes these chemical emit accumulate in our body over time.
Some of the effects of this toxic accumulation in our body are altered sexual development, immune suppression, delayed brain development, cancer and lower IQ. It can transmit to a nursing baby through the mother’s milk.
For better health and sleeping comfort, go natural.
Find out why we need quality sleep. Other beds that can also give you comfort are comfortaire adjustable beds and aero bed air mattress.