UNSAFE POWERED GATES: A WARNING TO HOUSEHOLDERS, ARCHITECTS AND FACILI-TIES MANAGERS FROM THE DOOR & HARDWARE FEDERATION

More than two thirds of all automated gates installed in the UK do not comply with latest legislation and could pose a serious safety risk, according to the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF). The shock findings come from the Powered Gate Group of the DHF whose members have been inspecting automatic gates installed at domestic, commercial and industrial locations. “It’s clear to us that unsafe installations are still being carried out by unqualified installers and…

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IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FAST LANE! NOTTINGHAM INVESTS IN HYDRO-GEN VAN

The University of Nottingham prides itself on choosing environmentally sustainable options wherever possible – and that’s why its Faculty of Engineering has invested in a new hydrogen van. Hydrogen vehicles are a more environmentally-friendly alternative to vehicles which run on fossil fuels like petrol and diesel because there are no carbon dioxide emissions. The van will be able to utilise the hydrogen filling station at the University’s Innovation Park. The van has received a paint…

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NEW NHS WEBSITE ENSURES CLIENTS KNOW HOW TO GET FIRST CLASS SUPPORT

A new website aims to make connections with healthcare commissioners and providers and local authorities and highlights the help available to save money as well as improve outcomes. The website was launched this week and offers quick and easy access to a wide-ranging overview of what Greater Manchester Commissioning Support Unit (GMCSU) does as well as evidence of the benefits of its approach. GMCSU was set up in April this year and provides clients –…

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