Following a recent audit by the Legionella Control Association GES Ltd have retained category 1 membership of the LCA. For a copy of our most recent certification please click the download icon below. read more
Following audit this week GES are delighted to announce that we are now accredited with the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, these standards relate to Environmental Management and Health and Safety Management respectively. Kevin Bloodworth Sales Director (GES Ltd) stated: "Achievement of these standards demonstrates to our clients our (GES Ltd) continued commitment to improvement" read more
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning companies responsible for carrying out legionella surveys on water systems of the need to ensure that their work is thorough and accurate. For more information please follow the link Should you have any questions regarding Legionnaires' disease do not hesitate to contact us at info@ges-limited.co.uk or telephone number 01844 299499 read more
A care home for the elderly in Nottinghamshire will close following concerns about the safety of residents. For more information please follow the link Should you have any questions regarding Legionnaires' disease do not hesitate to contact us at info@ges-limited.co.uk or telephone number 01844 299499 read more
A holiday camp in Blackpool is being investigated by health officials after a former guest was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, The Woman who stayed at the holiday camp in July is seriously ill in a hospital in Birmingham. For more information please follow the link Should you have any questions regarding Legionnaires' disease do not hesitate to contact us at info@ges-limited.co.uk ... read more
5 people in Kent have contracted legionnaires disease bringing the total up to 5 people, 3 people died last week, 2 elderley women at Ashford's William Harvey Hospital and a Dover man at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury. The illness can affect people of all ages but mostly affects those aged over 50 and men more than women. For ... read more
Fifteen cases in June were reported with pneumonia; nine males aged 50-69yrs and six females aged 54-79yrs. Five cases had community acquired infection and two acquired infection in hospital. Eight cases were travel associated: Cuba (1), France/Switzerland (1), Italy (2), Italy/Switzerland (1), Spain (1), Turkey (1) and United States of America (1). Source: Health Protection Report read more