Naturally living in environmental water such as rivers, lakes and streams – Legionella it is likely to be found also in purpose built water systems such as evaporative condensers, whirlpool spas and even cooling towers. Because of this companies cannot afford to put their staff at risk – by not having a regular Legionella Risk Assessment.

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How many staff does it take to change a light bulb?  Probably only one, but most companies have more than a few light bulbs, and much more than a few things they would rather their staff spent their time doing! Like it or not, maintaining your premises and work place facilities are an essential part of running a business, albeit an aspect that most of us would prefer to avoid.

Just like in our own homes though, leaving small maintenance tasks for too long in the workplace invariably results in a major DIY project.  It’s also vital to remember the health and safety implications of failing to adhere to current legislation and approved codes of practice.  Luckily even small businesses have an alternative to time-consuming maintenance – finding a facilities management services partner.

A good facilities management company will work with you to tailor services to your needs, size and budget.  Depending on your requirements, services can include everything from basic maintenance of your office space to managing sub contracted staff, taking responsibility for risk assessment, health and safety and fire log books and PAT testing.  Larger businesses might even find that they save time and money by outsourcing their mechanical, electrical and manufacturing equipment maintenance to a facilities management services provider. Continue reading →

Keeping your staff cool and comfortable all year round is a challenge for any employer, but can work wonders for harmony and productivity in the workplace.  Regardless of your industry or office type, keeping the climate at a level that most people enjoy can help to keep workers healthy and happy.

The UK rarely suffers from extreme temperatures faced by southern Europe and the rest of the world, and so air conditioning is not installed in all buildings as standard.  However, even as winter approaches it is important to consider that air conditioning systems bring benefits other than regulating the warmest weather.  Properly installed and well-maintained air conditioning not only ensures a comfortable year-round temperature but prevents the need for windows to be opened in order to allow for the movement of air, which can cause workers with pollutant or pollen allergies serious discomfort.  An additional benefit is the reduction in the age-old ‘windows open or shut?’ debates between co-workers!

Of course, wrongly installed or badly maintained air conditioning systems can have the reverse affect, lowering air quality and even increasing ill health amongst staff.  This makes it essential to work with an experienced and qualified expert when designing, installing and maintaining your system.  Because of the seriousness of the health issues that can be caused by badly maintained air conditioning systems, the Environment Agency’s F Gas regulations place responsibilities on employers to keep maintenance records.  Working with a qualified expert can make sure that you avoid hefty fines and safeguard the health of your staff.

It’s important to look for F Gas Certification and DEFRA registration from your chosen supplier, and reputable companies should also have no hesitation in sharing positive customer testimonials with you. They should also provide you with a through report of any tests carried out on your existing system, which should identify any work that needs to be carried out to protect your future air quality.

The UK weather is extremely unpredictable as we all know – and this has an affect on offices up and down the UK – but especially a office without one of the air conditioning unit that we supply at Precise. It is very important to maintain the optimum temperature for working for your staff – as this will only encourage positivity and make the time in the office more comfortable. This is a breakdown of how the air conditioning unit works. Continue reading →

As soon as the warm weather arrives in the UK, companies reach for the dial on their air conditioning units, to keep a cool and pleasant temperature in the work place. This is the time a fault will become apparent, just when you least need it. At Precise we provide first class maintenance and repair services that will ensure your air conditioning unit runs energy efficient, saving you money as well as adhering to current regulations. We can help if you find there are problems when the summer sunshine eventually arrives.
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We will be updating you with up to date information on the Air Conditioning, Risk Assessments, Facilities Management and Water Treatment Industry.

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