The Critical Importance of Water Hygiene Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in Healthcare Settings
In healthcare environments—where vulnerable patients rely on safe, clean surroundings—water hygiene is not just a compliance issue; it’s a critical aspect of patient safety and infection control. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for water systems is an essential strategy to prevent microbial contamination, protect at-risk individuals, and meet stringent regulatory standards. What is Water Hygiene PPM?… Read more »
Meet Alex Stelmach – Keeping the GMS Engine Running Smoothly
Today on Meet the Team, we’re catching up with the wonderful Alex Stelmach, who plays a crucial role behind the scenes at GMS. With over two years of experience under her belt, Alex has become an essential part of the team—known for her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team spirit. A Day in the… Read more »
Meet the Team: Abi Rogers – From Admin to Engineer
At GMS, we’re proud to celebrate the people who make our work not just productive, but truly enjoyable. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Abi Rogers, whose journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring. From Admin Desk to Engineering Sites Abi joined GMS in September 2023 on a 12-month contract, originally covering maternity… Read more »
The Importance of Potable Water Sampling from Cold Water Storage Tanks
Potable water—water that is safe for human consumption—is a vital component of public health infrastructure. Ensuring its quality is not only a regulatory requirement in many regions but also a fundamental aspect of protecting the health and wellbeing of building occupants. One critical but sometimes overlooked area in maintaining potable water safety is the regular… Read more »
Why You Should Involve a Water Hygiene Consultant in Your Water System Refurbishment Plans
When planning a refurbishment of your building’s water systems — whether it’s an upgrade to old pipework, installing new tanks, or modernising controls — it’s tempting to think that a good M&E contractor or facilities team can handle it all. But one crucial expert often overlooked in these projects is the Water Hygiene Consultant. Their… Read more »
Legionella Dossier – Podcast with Carl Ollerton GMS Services Ltd
When Jamie Green of Legionella Dossier met up with over Technical Director Carl Ollerton.
Housing Association fined £900k after putting resident at risk of exposure to legionella in the properties water system.
44 samples were found to be positive which indicated that the water system was colinised with Legionella Bacteria. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sucessfully prosicuted Sanctury Housing and identified that they poorly managed the risk of legionella in the water system of Vincent Naughton Court, with staff inadequately trained and supervised. The residents were… Read more »
Contract Win News!
We have been sucessful with a recent tender bid to provide services to Knowsley Council. GMS have been awarded a 3 year term contract to provide Legionella Risk Assessments, Legionella and Water Hygiene PPMs, Training and Remedial Services. We are excited to get started with another local authority based in NW England. This Council is… Read more »
Customer Focus – June 2022
An interview with Louise Brown – Wigan & Leigh College Wigan & Leigh College is a further education organisation which provides education for students aged 16+. The college has around 9000 students and is split across 7 buildings. 4 in Wigan and 3 in Leigh. In April 2022, the college appointed GMS Services Ltd to… Read more »
Don’t let legionella ruin your Christmas & New Year.
As of Monday (13th December), Government has once again advised that people work from home where possible as the UK braces for the more transmissible Omicron variant of Covid 19. Hopefully less footfall in our busy city centres and work spaces will be enough to quell yet another wave of coronavirus and save Christmas plans… Read more »
