We are looking forward to seeing everyone this coming November 30 - December 2, 2022 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the upcoming PM Expo 2022!

Did you know that even if you get enough sleep, the quality of your sleep can be decreased (which inevitably increases the risk of health issues) in the presence of indoor or outdoor air pollution? According to a comprehensive review investigation by Bing Cao, Yan Chen, and Roger Mcintyre in 2021, poor sleep quality may be triggered by air pollutants. Through their literature research, they found that most studies (search was conducted on PubMed and Web of Science) found one or more air pollutants to have negative effects on sleep quality.

The seminar will provide attendees with a background on viruses, how they are transmitted and what the company and the individual can do to protect against exposure when performing cleaning and disinfection. 

Happy Holidays! 

We recently had the opportunity to be showcased by Toronto Blogs and are excited to see others being ambitious to educate the public on environmental consulting. Toronto Blogs is an online platform that highlights their opinion on the local companies and some insights of the industry. Their mission is to get “Torontonians to experience Toronto like a tourist in their own city.” They wish to place a spotlight on local businesses and hidden gems found in Toronto. 

The Council of Ontario Construction Association (COCA) is raising concerns about the future of the construction industry. As such, concerned members including Romeo Milano, Current Chair of COCA met with Premier Doug Ford during a fundraiser for the PC Party that took place in Ottawa. 

Safetech threw a holiday party to celebrate another year of hard work and success! We all had a great time eating, dancing, hanging out after so long, and of course, taking advantage of the open bar!

Thank you to the Founders, Romeo Milano, Glenn Smith, Wes Henry, for planning and throwing an amazing Holiday Party!

It’s not Christmas yet, but our sister company, ALL-TECH, is already celebrating by distributing gifts to the team on the east coast! 

Plastic pollution is reported to be the number one issue for the environment. It seems that many people have stopped using plastic straws and have reverted to using stainless steel or paper straws. While this is a great first step, we can certainly do more! Here are some easy ways to help you get inspired to reduce your plastic consumption at home, thanks to UNICEF and Austrian Development.

Mould growth is not good for human health. Exposure to mould might trigger symptoms such as runny nose, red/itchy eyes, skin rash, sneezing, and much more. Read this article to learn more about how you can prevent mould growth in your bathroom. 

According to the current Canadian guideline, the radon concentration should be no greater than 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m^3) for indoor air in dwellings. Radon exposure higher than the guideline presents a health risk. It is up to the home-owner to determine which radon concentration (below the Canadian guidelines, of course) they are willing to accept. Learn more about how you can test for radon in your home. 

The building show is North America's leading networking and educational event! The show has been running for over thirty years! 

It is a place where project management professionals and experts (in all fields such as design, construction, renovation, etc.) all come together to learn, lead, and feel empowered. 

This year, we are sponsoring the networking lounge. So do not miss this opportunity to network with us and grab a few drinks along the way. We'd love to chat with you! 

P.S. We can be found at the exhibitor booth #739 

Do you know what Radon is? It is a radioactive gas that is naturally found when the uranium in rock and soil break down. When radon is released in an indoor environment (such as inside homes) is highly problematic because it accumulates to high concentrations which can be a risk to human health. Here's what you should know about Radon gas. 

Have you ever heard of a nosocomial infection? It’s an infection that one gets when visiting a hospital and is also referred to as a “hospital-acquired infection” or a “health-care associated infection”. Learn more about the types of nosocomial infections and common symptoms that one should be on the lookout for. 

Have you ever seen someone hurting the environment but didn’t know what to do about it? Don't turn a blind eye, it's extremely simple! 

Approximately 30% of our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are absorbed by the remaining forests and land ecosystems. However, new studies are showing that the increasing global temperatures might transform these natural “sinks” into carbon “sources”. 

Post-covid lockdowns, companies are given a rare opportunity to change or reset working models for their employees; it will be a vital question they’ll need to answer as the world starts to pick back up from the pandemic. Will they allow their employees to continue working from home? Will they require employees to return to the office? Will they opt to choose a hybrid model? 

It seems intuitive to assume that working remotely is clearly better for the environment. But one must look at the whole picture before coming to this conclusion. 

The smoke released from forest fires causes very poor air quality and drastically reduces visibility. The northwestern Ontario fires in summer of 2021 (which increased in quantity when compared to previous years) led to high levels of air pollution in southern Ontario due to atmospheric circulation. This is not good for us at all.

With Safetech’s line of work in Environmental Services, undoubtedly we have field technicians who find themselves in heavily wooded and vegetated areas. As a field technician myself, who ventures out into highly vegetated areas, I always have an eye out for any Hazardous vegetation that are poisonous to touch. Continue Reading to learn more about 3 plants I lookout for when I am in a vegetated area in Toronto, Ontario.

A recent study published in the Natural Communications journal from the Technical University of Munich, suggests that organic meat production produces approximately the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as conventional meat production methods.