RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, which were laid in Parliament on 20 October, will come into force on 13 November 2006. The revised regulations will strengthen overall worker protection by reducing exposure limits and introducing mandatory training for work with asbestos. They will also simplify the regulatory regime and implement revisions to the EU Asbestos Worker Protection Directive.

New automated control of Legionnaire’s disease through compliance with the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice L8 has been promised with Aquatility Ltd’s new software system Vigil8.

Brandon Medical will be exhibiting a new range of Atlas Ceiling Supply Pendants at the Healthcare Estates 2006 exhibition in Harrogate on stand C19.

A new disposable curtain system has been designed to help control infection by making it economical and easy to change patient bed curtains as often as bed linen.

The new Rapid Access Clinic at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has been brightened by the fitting of a large Ritchlight TL24 hip ended lantern rooflight that gives controllable ventilation with good levels of daylight.

Maquet Ltd, based in Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, is now directly responsible for the sale, installation and support of the company’s VARIOP modular operating theatre in the UK.

Tribal’s healthcare specialists, including architectural practice Nightingale Associates, offer a suite of services that support healthcare clients. The specialists work closely with clients to add real value through the delivery of strategic, tactical and operational property solutions and the provision of a wide range of equipping services.

Asckey Data Services Ltd, specialist in developing web and Windows applications particularly in the NHS field, will be presenting Eclipse-fm, the complete facilities information management system, at this year’s exhibition.

Specialists in providing total door protection products for doors, Intastop will launch its new anti-ligature package at this year’s Healthcare Estates Conference and Exhibition.

W&G Sissons, the UK’s largest manufacturer of stainless steel washbasins and associated fittings, will be exhibiting its new range of electronic and selfclosing products at the exhibition.

Develop is a national UK training company specialising in technical skills training for the utilities sector and corporate development training.

TBS GB Telematic & Biomedical Services was formed as a result of the acquisition of the Clinical Services division of GE Healthcare in Europe by ITAL TBS Telematic & Biomedical Services S.p.A.

Biocote Ltd, a hygienic solutions company, offers antimicrobial products utilising silver technology.

JG Speedfit reports growing confidence in the use of its Push Fit System for Plumbing and Heating, with many sectors using the system.

Redhill Analysts is one of the UK’s leading asbestos consultancies, providing a full range of services from asbestos surveys to management plans, project management and analytical services.

The Healthcare Facilities Consortium (HFC), in conjunction with the organisers of IHEEM will, for the second year in succession, be running the FM Information Village.

Air Products experts will be on hand at this year’s Healthcare Estates to talk about some of the latest technological developments for managing an efficient hospital gas supply system as well as discussing some of its achievements, including the provision of over 100 medical oxygen installations in the UK, including all NHS hospitals in Scotland.

Komfort Workspace designs and manufactures commercial products for the office, health, education and retail markets. The demountable and relocatable Komfort CX Wall and Doorset system has recently been installed in theatre suites at Derby City General Hospital, Coventry Walsgrave New Hospital and Gateway Surgical Centre, Newham Hospital. Unique technical features of the wall system include factoryfitted gas, electric, and data outlets; sanitary ware and scrub-up troughs.

Inta’s range of thermostatic mixing valves, which include those for showers, concealed applications and bath and basin taps all meet the demands of D08, the NHS Estates standard for hot water control, as well as TMV3, the industry standard.

Spirax Sarco is dedicated to helping healthcare estates improve their steam plant operations by reducing running costs and increasing safety.