Following a small number of carbon monoxide (CO) related incidents with newly-commissioned condensing boilers, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), with the collaboration of members and associated organisations, responded to concerns from government and Health and Safety Executive by…
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Health and safety initiative finds 40% of construction sites unsafe
The construction industry is being urged to ensure basic health and safety measures are in place after a month long inspection initiative run by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) found 40% of sites failing to properly protect workers. Unacceptable…
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B&ES Launches the Newly Updated TR/19
B&ES Publications have just launched their newly updated TR/19 ‘Guide to Good Practice – Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems’, included in this are guidance on testing and cleaning of ventilation systems to meet the required standards. This newly updated edition…
Importance of specific controls for healthcare facilities
Why consider specific controls for healthcare facilities? TO CONTROL BACTERIAL DEVELOPMENT Contamination of mixers and taps by Pseudomonas aeruginosa occurs mainly at the terminal, i.e. inside the spout and around its outlet. As a result, this part of the mixer/tap…
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