A Nottinghamshire leisure centre has been closed after legionella bacteria was found in the water system. The organism, which can cause dangerous respiratory problems, was found during testing of the showers at the Water Meadows complex in Mansfield. Read the full story from BBC news If you have any questions regarding the above please do not hesitate to contact on ... read more
FELTHAM Dene care home has been shut after unacceptable levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires disease were found in the water supply. The 34 elderly residents at the home in Spring Road have been moved to alternative accomodation while the Legionella bacteria is eliminated. To read the full story read the The Hounslow Chronicle If you have any questions ... read more
The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust was ordered to pay nearly £48,000 following an HSE investigation at the NHS Trust's hospital on Thomas Drive, Liverpool. Source: The Health and Safety Executive, for full details follow the link. Should you have any questions regarding legionnaires disease please contact us on 01844 299499 or info@ges-limited.co.uk read more
Seventy two cases were reported with pneumonia and one with non-pneumonic infection; 62 males aged 34-92yrs and 11 females aged 26-79yrs. Forty-four cases had community acquired infection and three cases acquired infection in hospital. Eight deaths were reported in six males aged between 52-85yrs and two females aged 46yrs and 79yrs. Twenty six cases were travel associated: Austria/Belgium (1), Belgium ... read more
Following the recent award of major contracts we are recruiting! The successful candidate(s) will be joining our expanding engineering department, the positions available are at supervisory level and the candidates will be expected to have the following core skills: - Experience of cleaning and disinfecting of cold water storage tanks and cooling towers. - Water Treatment and legionella management - ... read more
HPA officials are investigating 2 cases of legionnaires disease on Lancashires Fylde coast. Two people are in Hospital and one is seriously ill. To read the full BBC article please follow the link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/8274772.stm If you have any questions regarding the above article please do not hesitate to contact us on 01844 299499 or info@ges-limited.co.uk read more
Today GES officially open our Northern office, we wish Graeme and Mark all the best success in their development of GES in the North of England. Northern Office Contact details General Environmental Services Ltd - Northern Office1200 Century WayThorpe Business ParkColtonLeedsLS15 8ZA Tel: 0113 251 5106Email: infonorth@ges-limited.co.uk read more