RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

RPP is responding to an alert issued by The Department of Health Estates and Facilities Division warning against the dangers of using domestic extension leads in medical and other locations.

BPR Medical has been working with Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth to introduce safety nozzles on oxygen cylinders.

Traditionally, some organisations have seen the attendance of an employee on a recognised training course, or the passing of an external exam, as sufficient evidence of competence.

NEBOSH has launched an updated version of the National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, and to celebrate the launch a reception at the House of Lords was hosted by The Lord Brougham & Vaux CBE.

A collaboration between P4, a leading self-testing emergency lighting company, Kablefree Systems, an electronics company specialising in alarm systems operating via radio signals, and a team of microelectronics experts from Northumbria University, has won a prestigious national award for a leading edge development in emergency lighting systems.

Boiler water treatment is not generally viewed as an area with potential savings, but it should be on any site where steam is generated for the transfer of heat.

The new MT503 mini thermostatic valve from Sirrus by Gummers has been awarded TMV2 and TMV3 approval, making it suitable for all anti-scald domestic and commercial requirements.

Rada, the commercial showering and washroom equipment division of Kohler Mira, has expanded its range of Unatherm-3 combined medical tap and mixing valves. The new Unatherm-3 valves now also feature BioCote anti-microbial technology.

Aura Corporation has launched a new luminaire designed to meet the new LG7 standards.

Leaderflush Shapland, the UK performance doorset manufacturer and part of SIG Plc, has launched a range of architectural hardware.

Workplace services provider PHS Group has launched a new operation to boost growth in the chemical and hazardous waste market.

Door handles from manufacturer Fred Duncombe Ltd are now coated with the biocidal product Hygienilac from Powder Finishes.

Launched at the 2007 Traffex show by Rediweld is the new MiniSitecop speed ramp.

Wardray Premise has published two new brochures showcasing the company’s range of diagnostic imaging facilities.

New from MAS Medical is Virusolve+, a biocidal cleaning solution that the manufacturer claims will aid NHS Trusts in combating healthcare acquired infections.

Following Siemens’ acquisition of Bayer Diagnostics and DPC to create Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, a new combined service and support structure has been put in place to optimise the quality of after-sales support for customers.

Jarvis FM has contracted DDC Dolphin to confirm compliance to HTM 2030 of the bedpan washer disinfectors installed at Whittington Hospital in Highgate.

The new Assa 335 door closer series has been manufactured from high performance silicon alloy to offer long-term durability and practicality.

Medical Gas Solutions has been awarded a Department of Health contract to supply NHS Trusts with the MPU multi-patient oxygen delivery system incorporating Luxfer’s 300 bar Excursion cylinders, part of the Luxfer Medical product range.

Ceilings attract a high percentage of airborne particles generated daily in every working environment. With time, the build up of dust, dirt, and grime leads to discolouration and staining.