HVN News Item Keeping a step ahead of complaincy issies Ever-changing government policies and customer requirements are adding to the challenge for installers of keeping up with regulations..... page1 page2

Swiftclean News Item New British Standard for cleanliness of ventilation systems. The new British Standard for cleanliness of ventilation systems (BS EN15780 2011) was published in November 2011. It includes measurement protocols and standards for 'cleanliness' and 'dirtiness' of air duct surfaces, as well as post-clean verification levels. Swiftclean's Group Managing Director is on the steering group that is leading the revision to the existing TR/19 standards to incorporate the new standards. BS EN15780 2011 introduces 3 different cleanliness classes, ranging from Low (storage and technical rooms), through Medium (ordinary offices, shops etc), up to High (high quality offices, hospital ward areas etc). Specifiers and contractors will welcome the inclusion of defined standards for the cleanliness of new duct installations in the section 'Acceptable Dust Accumulation (new ductwork)'. Swiftclean will be conducting various training sessions to ensure that all staff within the organisation are aware of the implications of this release.

HVCA News Release Insurers get tough on Ductwork Fire Hazards The HVCA warns that poorly maintained kitchen extraction ductwork is a huge fire risk with mounting evidence that insurance companies are refusing to pay up if a fire is traced back to grease laden or incorrectly fitted ductwork. see news release

Swiftclean News Item Swiftclean donates to charities Instead of sending Christmas cards in 2010, Swiftclean asked their customers to vote for their favourite charity out of a pre-selected list of 5. We had a great response and the vote was tied between Cancer Research and Help for Heroes so we have donated £150 to each of these charities. see xmas mailer

FRM News Item & Review: Swiftclean fronts social housing fire prevention A recent seminar Sponsored by Swiftclean explored some of the key concerns in high-rise social housing FRM reports read news item

FM Word News Item: Toronto - High-rise fire causes repairs & re-housing havoc  Toronto’s social housing authority is 'in crisis' as it grapples with repairs and the re-housing of 1,200 residents after a blaze ripped through a high-rise.read news item

London Fire Brigade News Item: Deptford - Fire in Tower Block  Ten fire engines and 50 firefighters fought a fire in a 15-storey tower block in Deptford last night and in the early hours of this morning. read news item

FM World News Item: Two more people have fallen ill in South Wales in an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease, bringing the total affected to 19, two of whom have died.  While cooling towers tend to hit the headlines due to mass infection, there is also a very real risk of contracting legionnaires disease from poorly maintained hot and cold water services which are present in almost all buildings," said Gary J Nicholls, managing director of legionella control company Swiftclean. read full article

BBC News Item: A 64-year-old woman has died of suspected Legionnaires' disease  Dr Gwen Lowe of Public Health Wales reveals details of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in south Wales. Another 13 people are being treated for the disease and 11 of the cases are said to be linked. view video

News Item: Corporate Killing - the Punishments  Gary Nicholls, Managing Director of Swiftclean, offers advice read more

Press Release: Are you meeting the legal requirements for Legionella control?  Long awaited guidelines have been issued for the courts on how to sentence companies for corporate manslaughter offences   read more

News Item: Beware of legionella risk in vehicle windsceen wash water BBC news feed

News Item: Gary Nicholls - Awarded Business Man of the Year 2009  Gary Nicholls started his own company 27 years ago and has, through intellect, vision, dedication and passion, developed it to the current size and very high standard in its specialized field. The judging of this year's Business Man of the Year was incredibly difficult, as the judges were faced with a wide variety of talent, but Gary is an outstanding businessman and this accolade is richly deserved.   view photo

News Item: Clean Sweep for Swiftclean  Ventilation hygiene and legionella control contractor Swiftclean has achieved an unusual ‘full house’ of international management certifications.  read more

News Item: 100 firefighters tackle Soho blaze Black smoke was seen billowing from a four-storey office building in Dean Street, Soho, after a fire started in the basement. A man who was one of 50 people evacuated from the building, which is home to finance company Future Capital Partners, said the blaze started in an air conditioning duct..  read more

News Item: Swiftclean bolsters board with new HR Director Mark Leadbetter has been appointed to the board of directors of Swiftclean (UK) Ltd. He will be the company's first Human Resources Director.  read more

News Item: Law turns up the heat on system hygiene There will be no escape for building managers who ignore the tightening health & safety laws and companies could fined up to 5% of turnover. read more

News Item: Coming Clean Ventilation Hygiene remains a resilient market despite the slowdown in the general economy. And the reasons are not hard to find...         page1     page2

News Item: Clean, inside and out  ACR Today, talks to Gary Nicholls, managing director of Swiftclean about the commercial imperatives of keeping air conditioning systems clean       read more

News Item: Catering for Safety Gary Nicholls highlights the need for commercial catering facilities - including restaurants and cafes - to assess and manage the potential risks from kitchen extract systems.             page1     page2

News Item: Prison risk for poor maintenance Building owners, operators and contractors face a greater threat of prosecution under new health ans safety laws. The penalties will be as much as £20,000 or two years' imprisonment.             read more

News Item: Corporate Manslaughter Act The Corporate Manslaughter Act will make it much easier for prosecutors to secure convictions in outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and in the aftermath of building fires linked to poorly maintained ventilation, according to leading legal experts.              read more

News Item: Industry cannot afford to ignore Bulmers warning Legionnaires' disease is back in the spotlight following  the prosecution of cider maker HP Bulmer and its specialist maintenance contractor Nalco writes Gary Nicholls in FMUK's November 2008 issue              read more

News Item: Cleaning and maintaining kitchen extract systems is essential A systematic approach to cleaning and maintaining kitchen extract systems is essential under fire safety legislation, though many businesses are still unaware of what this involves, as Gary Nicholls reports in FSE                page1   page2

News Item: Access crisis deepens fire alarm Large sections of kitchen extract ductwork are a health and fire risk because they are never properly cleaned, says Gary Nicholls               read more

News Item: Fire Brigade sounds alarm on RRO Many small businesses remain unaware of their responsibilities, for Fire Safety despite the intoduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO)               read more

News Item: Swiftclean says industry cannot afford to ignore Bulmers warning Legionnaires’ disease is back in the spotlight following the prosecution of cider maker HP Bulmer and its specialist maintenance contractor Nalco.               read more

News Item: Swiftclean Accredited Swiftclean are now registered as an accredited company within CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) Accreditation).               read more

News Item: Experts warn over air health danger Air circulated around may UK buildings is considerably more polluted and harmful to health after going through mechanical ventilation than before, it has been claimed by leading experts.               read more

News Item: Manslaughter charges alarm engineers Air circulated around may UK buildings is considerably more polluted and harmful to health after going through mechanical ventilation than before, it has been claimed by leading experts.               read more