Increasing Water Hygiene Risks – Water System Components: Showers, Outlets and Terminal Fittings
High-Risk Water System Components: Showers, Outlets and Terminal Fittings Flexible Hoses: Technical Considerations for Water Hygiene and Legionella Risk Management In accordance with HSG274 Part 2, Section 2.31, the use of flexible hoses in domestic water systems presents a recognised risk factor for Legionella proliferation, particularly when hoses are of poor construction quality or installed… Read more »
Tender Win – NW Ambulance Services NHS Trust
We have been sucessful with a recent tender bid to deliver Water Hygiene services to North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We will be delivering Legionella risk assessments, PPM services and remedial services. The service covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside & Cheshire and will include around 100 Ambulance stations. The service will commence from… 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.
Hydrosense & T-Safe Training Day – October 2024
GMS Staff had a full training day on 7th Octoer 2024. This included 2 presentation from Mark Dawson of Hydrosense and James Tattler from T-Safe. Both discussed thier products and the applications they can be used for. This stimulated further discussion amoungst the team and has provided a good base education on the products and… Read more »
We are on the move
We officially have a new home. As of 28th October, GMS will be living at Sovereign Business Park on Warrington Road. We are officially moving out of rented accommodation and after 27 1/2 years in business we have finally taken the plunge and moved into our own building. Watch this space as we develop the… Read more »
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 successful with a recent tender bid to deliver Water Hygiene PPMs, Legionella Risk Assessments, Closed System Testing and Mechanical Remedial works for Wythenshawe Housing Group. This adds to our growing client portfolio of housing organisations who put their faith in GMS to deliver the services they need to remain compliant and keep… 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 »
Contract Win!
We are delighted to announce a recent contract award with Blackburn With Darwen Council. We have been awarded the Water Hygiene Monitoring Contract for the local authority which will commence rom July 2024. The contract will be mobilised and managed by our contract team including Contract Manager – Ben O’Berg, Contract Coordinnator – Cath Dahl… Read more »
Recruitment Drive 2024!
We are currently #recruiting for multiple positions to fulfil expansion for 2024. The focus of our recruitment is in North West England and the Midlands. Join a company who is focused on delivering high quality services to our clients whilst providing a flexible and supportive environment for our employees. We will invest in you to expand your… Read more »
