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Coldest day of the year! Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold?

The whole of the UK is gripped in the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures struggling to achieve above zero all day!! Some lucky window cleaners out there will have hot water systems to help them get through the winter. Does the hot water brigade fair better than the cold water brigade. Take a look at these facts on Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold? Remember be careful out there and risk assess the weather you enter in…

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At what temperature does water have to freeze?

At what temperature does water have to freeze? Not necessarily at zero degrees Celsius, say scientists. Water can exist in liquid form well below this threshold, notably in a so-called ‘supercooled’ state. Scientists have found that rather than becoming ice once it’s cooled to zero degrees Celsius, supercooled liquid water can hold out until it reaches -48 degrees Celsius. According to the study, if you want to form ice from liquid water, you need a ‘seed’…

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OSHA and the International Window Cleaning Association renew Alliance to protect workers from industry hazards

Thanks to Martin’s Window Cleaning for shouting this story and thanks to United States Department of Labor. November 1, 2012 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999 OSHA and the International Window Cleaning Association renew Alliance to protect workers from industry hazards WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration renewed its Alliance with the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA) to address slips, trips, falls from heights, and the safe use of high-reach access equipment such as ladders and scaffolding…

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Getting ready for the winter….

The first significant snowfalls of the winter have occurred across parts of southwestern England, with other regions of England and Wales hit by flash flooding. The snow fell in Somerset, North Dorset, Wiltshire, and South Gloucestershire over the weekend. Julian Mayes, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, said there were reports of at least 3cm (1in) of snow falling in some regions. Parts of England and Wales were also affected by flash flooding following a period of torrential…

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