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With the increased popularity of the E cigarette there are many aspects to consider whether your organisation permits or prohibits their use. The smoking ban has now been in force since July 2007 and the E cigarette has been gaining popularity ever since. Many have concerns over the unregulated design and manufacture of the multitude of electronic nicotine delivery systems available. These concerns are both health and safety related. Due to the unregulated nature ‘safety…

Keraflo, leading UK manufacturer of both ‘Aylesbury’ float valves and tank management systems, has published the first of a series of guides covering professional good practice in the management, maintenance and care of cold water storage tanks in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. The guides will be published online (www.keraflo.co.uk) and are aimed at facilities managers, building maintenance engineers, building owners, technical contractors and H&S specialists. The first 12-page guide, Best Practice Water Tank Management,…

Signing photo (from left to right): Tim Newman (Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust), Paul Mears (Chief Executive, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust), Andrew Jowett (Divisional Director – Health, Interserve plc) and Leighton Chumbley (Managing Director, Prime plc). Yeovil Hospital and Interserve Prime have established an exciting new partnership which will enable the hospital to improve care for local people by developing its estate and buildings. After a detailed…