Month: September 2016

Opening hotline safety in construction

This Monday, Holland’s largest trade union FNV opened a hotline for construction safety issues. This was prompted by a shocking report that Inspection SZW had published about the rise of serious accidents in construction.

Recognise and report dangerous building jobs

The labour union and the inspections are teaming up: employees that spot dangerous situations at the construction site can now report it through various channels, such as e-mail, phone or app. To set the bar low, reporting dangerous situations can be done anonymously. The construction site will then be inspected.

Employers lack initiative

The FNV union states that the reason to intervene is that employers, contractors and subcontractors have not intervened. The construction sector has consistently ranked in the top three of most dangerous places to work in The Netherlands for years. The labour union decided to act now because it sees it as its task to maintain good working conditions.

Alarming numbers: serious accidents in dangerous building jobs increase

According to the data provided by the inspection, the number of serious accidents in construction in the first half of 2016 increased by 14% compared to last year. The number of fatal accidents even grew by over 50%. Building jobs can be dangerous: MrFix agrees that everybody deserves a safe working place and that everybody should be working under the right circumstances. You run risks too when you do a building job yourself or hire an uninsured, unregistered contractor. The (free-lance) painters, electricians and other specialists that MrFix arranges for you work safely and are all registered and insured!

The security of your home is essential

Residents of the Morgenzonlaan in The Hague experienced the worst possible start of the week last Monday. They suffered a burglary where two people got severely injured. At this moment, the offenders are still in search of. The two injured have been taken to hospital for further examination of their injuries.

Secure your home with good locks and electronic security

Unfortunately these people are not the only ones confronted by violence during a burglary: it could happen to you. You can minimise the chance that burglars target your home by securing it in the best possible way. You could think of calling a professional locksmith, but also arrange an electronic security system installer.

Protect your home from burglars

Your home is probably your most valuable possession. Protecting it is in your hands. You can give burglars a hard time and discourage them by installing visible security measures so they are likely to skip your home. In the worst case, if you do experience an attempted burglary, you can reduce the chance of success to a minimum by taking appropriate action.

Check your home’s safety level on a non-committal base

Are you not yet sure how safe your home is when it comes to burglary? With MrFix you can plan a Home Check, which entails a check of burglar safety and other security aspects. We will provide you with tips and ideas for improvement and we can immediately connect you to the right professional if you wish: no strings attached! If you want to know more about the general state of repair your home, you are also welcome to plan a Home-Check!

Don’t wait any longer: let us make your home winter proof

No reason to worry, you are still just on time. While it is dry and sunny outside, it is the perfect period to fix jobs. Generally, some jobs can be more difficult and time-consuming when its rainy and windy. Now is the time for activities such as major refurbishments, exterior painting, plastering or cleaning gutters.

Prepare your home and enjoy the season

If you choose to get your exterior painting check and fixed thoroughly, you will be absolutely secure when it gets rainy and it comes to creeping moisture. That gives you a lot of comfort instead of delay and hassle. To make sure your home is winter protected in detail, it is wise to have your gutters and drains cleaned out too. This prevents blockages and leakages in the earliest stages.

Order our Home Check!

Still experiencing trouble during the coming winter? MrFix always finds you the right professional that is ready to execute your job, whether you need an electrician, a plumber or a painter. Are you not sure whether your home is winter proof right now? Please contact our no-obligation Home-Check: we will thoroughly check your home for possible improvements and you choose which to implement, with or without us!

Chairman of UNETO-VNI Titia Siertsema says its time that a uniform qualification system for installers of boilers is introduced. The president is supported by ministers Blok and Schippers.

From multiple angles, the call for a national qualification system is heard for quite some time. The Dutch Safety Board published a report on accidents with carbon monoxide in boilers last year, in which the seriousness of the situation was confirmed. Organisations such as the Consumers Association, the Dutch Fire Department, Network Maintenance Netherlands and the Home Owners Associations agree with UNETO-VNI.

According to ministers Blok and Schippers, the problem can only be solved if all installation companies in The Netherlands work following heavy, clear regulations. Only then the safety of installations can be improved, so that the amount of carbon monoxide victims can be reduced. Moreover, UNETO-VNI wants to introduce a similar qualification system for electricity and water.

UNETO-VNI states that at this very moment, there are a lot of bunglers active in the installation market. The result is not restricted to dangerous situations, but also unfair competition. The government is currently discussing the regulations, but is yet unsure of its effectiveness.

Be absolutely sure that a recognised installer executes your jobs. Our installers are personally selected and have years of experience speaking for them. Having doubts regarding the safety of your current installation? Plan your (non-committal) Home-Check with MrFix. One of our professionals will check your home for fire safety and will additionally check for child safety and burglary safety if desired. Moreover, we check the energy efficiency of your home while we are at it.

Neighbours: you just don’t get to choose them but you will have to live with them. You could very well be in luck with your neighbours, but some people will probably never agree. In The Hague, a neighbourly dispute escalated this week. A frustrated neighbour decided on using a hammer, but not for carpeting purposes…

The man smashed a couple of his neighbours’ windows, after which the door of one of the neighbours got the exact same treatment. Luckily nobody got hurt, but the material damage is not meant to be either.

Have you just had a neighbour’s quarrel, or do you have plenty of reason to fix your home anyway? At MrFix we know to use a hammer for the right purpose. We promise to execute your job right the first time, without anyone getting hurt.

You simply can’t be sure: beautiful weather in The Netherlands. We have been waiting for a long sunny period all this year and we are thrilled that our expectations are about to be exceeded: a perfect Indian summer is ahead of us! Do you wish to enjoy the sun and is your lounge set ready to get some use? We are happy to fill in the blanks by installing your blinds: now you can truly enjoy!

The installation of blinds does not seem to be a tough or complex job. However, when installed with care you can enjoy your blinds for a long period of time. Our professionals install your blinds firmly, so that they are protected to – unfortunately inevitable – fierce rainy and windy weather. As an additional benefit, you can now also enjoy the humming sun in other periods of year!

Are you planning on performing multiple jobs regarding your house this Indian summer, such as making your home winter proof? Apart from excellent handymen, MrFix also has a fine selection of professional painters available whom are specialised in exterior painting. Just came to the conclusion that there is quite a list of jobs you would like to see executed in and around the house? Please call us (non-committal) to discuss the possibilities: we plan all activities as you wish. For Amsterdam and surroundings call 020-6750333, for The Hague and surroundings please call 070-7634300.