Past News and Articles 2005

November 2005 - The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005

The new regulations replace the Noise at Work Regulations 1989 and implement the Physical Agents (Noise) Directive. The regulations introduce new lower and upper exposure action and limit values. Existing noise surveys should be reviewed and assessments updated to account for the revised levels. For further details contact Ian Smith.

July 2005 - Legionella Control Association.

The Code of Conduct Association for Legionella Services Providers has changed its name to the Legionella Control Association. First Environment continues to hold Tier 1 registration with the association which provides clients with assurance on our qualifications and service level commitments.

January 2005 - Constructionline Registration Capability Extended.

First Environment has increased its scope of registration on Constructionline to include Health and Safety Consulting in addition to the existing Legionella risk assessment, air quality monitoring and environmental disciplines already registered.

September 2004 – First Environment present at the Irish Water Waste and Environment Exhibition, Dublin.

Details were presented on the water and environmental monitoring service capabilities to supporting Irish companies to meet the requirements of new Legionella guidance and increased environmental compliance targets.

August 2004 - First Environment gains Investor in People Award.

Graham Ramshaw collects the IiP Award for First Environment from Diana Mais at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Business Award ceremony on 14th September 2004.

May 2004 - Legionella Research Paper Published.

The research paper on the effectiveness of biocides against Legionella bacteria was published following completion of a significant research project undertaken by First Environment's built environment group for the American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers, ASHRAE. The paper entitled 'Laboratory Observations of Biocide Efficacy in Model Cooling Towers Systems - RP954' can be obtained via ASHRAE at www.ashrae.org