What are the dangers of a Heatwave?

Heatwaves can happen within a matter of days and leave all around under-prepared for them. Summer weather presents a lot of challenges for all. Being hot and dry simultaneously, the lack of moisture in the air becomes an issue. These external factors cause dust and other small particles to fly easily and create potential build-ups. This means that alarm systems experience many consequences from this rapidly changing weather. Outdoor devices are especially prone to this. Many are not able to adapt to higher temperatures. This is especially relevant for older models that can tend to overheat rapidly. Moreover, lights and tones can attract insects and other smaller animals. They are more prone to come out during warmer weather and may amass over the devices and create issues. These factors may all individually or collectively impact the efficiency of your outdoor systems.

How to take appropriate precautions?

There are precautions one can take in order to minimise damages. Doing so ensures the alarm systems remain as reliable as possible. Cleaning your devices regularly is essential to avoid buildups of dust and webs. Doing so also ensures you remain aware of the state of your components as much as possible. This allows to react rapidly in the case of an emergency. Using bug repellant is also useful to minimise useless amassing. It is still important to know that certain alarm systems will be more prone than others to damage in various weather changes such as a heatwave. Older models or poor-quality equipment may easily break down and cause many long-term issues. Users can avoid this by purchasing systems that are weatherproof and of proven quality.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.

The nature of the devices allow them to function both indoors and outdoors. Various components allow for different uses, in order to adapt to your growing needs. Being high quality, users can place them where needed, as well as relocate them if necessary. It is also possible to add or remove components to ensure flexibility and modularity at all times. Hazavoid prides itself on being a cost-efficient brand with premium quality. Our systems are weatherproof to always ensure your mass communication needs are met.

What are the Dangers of Golf Weather?

During a game of golf, weather patterns can change dramatically in a very short period of time with very extreme results. It’s called Golf Weather. Different golf weather can have different results. It is easy to believe a sunny day will be enough for a good game. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. On days that are too hot, the risks of a heart attack for older or less healthy people are high. This is often because of long hours spent under the sun and a lack of hydration. Moreover, a partly sunny day can quickly turn into clouds, rain, and into more danger. A lack of awareness can make an inconvenient cloudy weather a life or death situation. It is not rare for lightning to appear with no warning. What can be innocent can quickly turn dangerous on a golf course. Sarah Oldham was a healthy 39-year-old when she died due to cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning on a golf course. A single lightning bolt can contain up to 1 billion volts. The risk is real…

How to take appropriate precautions?

Lightning strikes the tallest objects, it is easy to become a target when swinging an object that conducts electricity. Of course, the priority, in this case, will always be to stop playing and to seek shelter. However, it can be difficult to know where to go and what to do in stressful situations when one might be alone in an open space. Half of the lightning deaths happen after the storm is over. It is essential to have clear communication on when to stop playing, and when one can resume.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid is a wireless evacuation and alert system. The solution allows users to fully personalise their systems, from their number and location to their appearance and signaling. This ensures to create a solution for your specific needs, even in contexts that might change from a regular office building. We can even accommodate “shotgun starts” for course competitions. Both the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System will provide protection and safety in hard-to-reach or difficult environments. Moreover, they are able to work regardless of the weather, with a backup battery and the option to use solar panels. Golf courses may be vast, but so is the reach of our systems. Make sure to meet your duty of care responsibilities. Protect your staff and members from weather-related risks with Hazavoid.