Contract Win News!

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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

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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 »

Legionella Risk Assessments

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We are now fully up and running with this service following a reduction in this service due to COVID closures. We have implemented a social distancing policy and procedure which includes the following 2 Meter distancing from your site personnel Gloves to be worn at all times. New gloves to be put on if we… Read more »

Dirty Systems – No Legionella – Why?

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CELL MUTATIONS There are many occasions when we come across a dirty water systems with all the characteristics to provide a perfect environment for legionella bacteria to thrive. However, when we sample these water systems, we may get high readings on our TVC tests, along with other waterborne bacteria, but nothing on the legionella counts…. Read more »

The Need For A Legionella Risk Assessment

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ADVICE ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE HSE Legionella control is essential for compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act. If you are a business owner, a building manager, a landlord or in a position of responsibility for the health and safety of employees and building occupants, you will need to ensure that you have a… Read more »

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GMS Spring Team Day 2026

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Yesterday we got the whole GMS team together for our latest company day — and it was a great mix of learning, teamwork, and a bit of fun competition. We kicked things off in the morning with anti-harassment and mental health training, reinforcing how important it is to maintain a supportive and respectful workplace for… Read more »

More great feedback about #TeamGMS

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👉 Another fantastic piece of feedback from one of our hospital clients in the South West—received by one of our directors. #healtcare #respect #dignity #workethic #communication #staff #culture #legionella #waterhygiene #commercialplumbing Hi Jamie,  Do hope you are well?  We had Ryan, Niall and Aarron on site these past two weeks. We just wanted to express… Read more »

Why are males more susceptible to Legionellosis?

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Why are males more susceptible to Legionellosis? Males are consistently reported to have a higher incidence of Legionnaires’ disease than females — typically 2–3 times higher. This is due to a combination of behavioural, biological, and environmental factors: 1. Higher exposure risk 2. Pre-existing health conditions 3. Biological / immune differences 4. Lung capacity (possible… Read more »

What Is BSRIA BG29 & BG50?

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BG29 (Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems) sets out best practice for cleaning commercial heating and cooling pipework before it is handed over. When new systems are installed, they contain: Mill scale from steel pipework Jointing compounds and flux residues Installation debris Construction dust and particulates If not properly removed, these contaminants: Block strainers and control… Read more »