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6 news... High temperature wash cycles recommended by an NHS guideline to process infected laundry do not kill the lethal bug Clostridium difficile, scientific tests have revealed. Clostridium difficile infections in healthcare environments have soared in recent years. Although reporting cases has only recently been made mandatory, voluntary reporting by laboratories showed there were 43,000 in 2004 - an increase of 23 per cent. Earlier this year, it was reported that the bug had killed a number of patients in several hospitals, including 12 people at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Despite the prevalence of the bug, the NHS still relies on a laundry guideline last updated a decade ago. The guideline, HSG (95) 18, states that infected or foul laundry should be thermally disinfected. This means that items should be washed at no less than 65 degrees centigrade for at least 10 minutes of preferably at 71 degrees for a minimum of three minutes. But tests by independent microbiologists have shown that the high temperature cycles are completely ineffective against Clostridium difficile. The microbiologists, from highly respected Microsearch Laboratories, followed the guide- Circles theme for scanner suite Colourful concentric circles and solid spheres are featured in the flooring of the reception and waiting areas at North Devon District Hospital’s new MRI scanner suite. Using a selection of non-directional shades from low maintenance Polyflor Prestige PUR heavy duty sheet vinyl flooring - from commercial flooring specialist and Contract Flooring Association Manufacturer of the Year Polyflor Ltd - the inset decoration was created via the Polyflor Expressions Design Service, which uses computerised water jet cutting techniques to produce a variety of precise shapes and styles. Barnstaple-based North Devon ‘Disinfected’ mop had 150,000 Clostridium difficile colonies line by washing a mop head which had been used on an NHS hospital ward at 71 degrees for three minutes. When they subsequently examined the mop head, they found it was still teeming with a staggering 150,000 colonies of Clostridium difficile. Senior Microsearch microbiologist Mr R D O’Connor said: ‘Contract cleaners are doing the best they possibly can by embracing developments such as microfibre mop heads that literally attract dust and bacteria like a magnet. ‘But all their efforts are wasted because the NHS guideline on disinfection just doesn’t work, as our tests have proved. ‘After mops have been washed in accordance with the guideline, they then go back out to be used again and spread bacteria everywhere.’ Microsearch conducted the test on behalf of leading commercial laundry equipment distributor JLA, which has developed the revolutionary Flooring installed the flooring. Featuring an innovative decorative appearance created by combining duotone base chips with two tonal highlight chips for a brighter, cleaner, fresher appearance, Polyflor Prestige PUR is ideally suited to busy health care, educational and commercial environments. Polyflor Prestige PUR offers a choice of 16 bright, modem shades and features a high quality polyurethane reinforcement which, combined with a superior closed surface finish, can cut maintenance costs by up to 48 % by facilitating a low cost, polishfree cleaning regime for the lifetime of the flooring. Polyflor Prestige PUR meets the general performance requirements of EN 649 and, fully tested to fire safety standard EN 13501 - 1, is certified as Class Bfl-S 1, achieving the criteria EN ISO 9239-1 ≥ 8kw/in2 and the mandatory requirement of EN ISO 11925-2 pass. The flooring also features homogeneous monolayer construction for even wear and 100% useful life. Reader Reply No.: 85005 AiAX, the UK distributor for Aermec air conditioning products, is now able to offer close control units suitable for computer rooms, laboratories, telecom exchanges and other environments where the temperature and humidity has to be closely maintained. These products are manufactured by Tecnair LB in Italy. They carry out specific air conditioning functions primarily high sensible heat ratio cooling together with heating, humidification,dehumidification, high efficiency filtration and ventilation. The Tecnair LB range of close control air conditioners is made up of the K (up to 45kW) and R (from 40 to 90kW) series and offers a complete range of accessories in order to meet any system design requirements. There are units, designated OK and OR, with upflow air discharge and OTEX laundry system. OTEX uses mostly cold water and injects ozone into the wash process. It kills Clostridium difficile and other highly dangerous bugs such as MRSA on all wash cycles. In another test, Microsearch analysed water containing Clostridium difficile which had been held at a temperature of 80 degrees centigrade for 15 minutes. They found the reduction of Clostridium difficile spores to be ‘insignificant’. By comparison, a similar test on OTEX water found no viable trace of spores after only twoand-a-half minutes. OTEX is widely used in care homes throughout the UK and the Commission for Social Care Inspection has confirmed that the system complies with the National Minimum Care Standards. Following a recommendation by the Health Protection Agency’s rapid review panel, the system is now due to be evaluated by the NHS. JLA director Dick Cardis said: ‘The NHS guideline covering laundry needs to be reassessed as a matter of urgency. It is based on research carried out over 35 years ago when superbugs were unheard of. ‘It needs to be changed for two reasons. On the one hand, its recommendations have been proven to be ineffective against Clostridium difficile. On the other hand, it is so outdated that it takes no account of new innovations.’ As well as guaranteeing total peace of mind, OTEX also achieves substantial financial savings due to its use of cold water and the fact that it disinfects faster than high temperature cycles. Utility, detergent and labour costs are all cut dramatically. Reader Reply No.: 85070 Close control from AiAx inlet either from the front or from the bottom, and units designated UK and UR, with downflow air discharge and inlet from the top. All units can work independently or be linked in a local network to cope with load peaks efficiently. There is a choice of direct expansion coil units or chilled water units. All direct expansion models are available using ozone friendly R407C. Free cooling and two season models of K and R series units are also available in order to achieve the maximum energy saving and security level possible. These strategies contribute positively to the environmental impact of the units during the operation. The units are quiet, energy efficient, factory tested before despatch and come with a wide range of accessories and options. Reader Reply No.: 85006 www.practicalfm.co.uk
Kee Klamp Ltd is playing an integral part in the construction of one of the world’s most ambitious and inventive seating systems, ‘stretch’, designed by the renowned designer and Creative Director of Habitat, Tom Dixon and constructed in Trafalgar Square for the London Design Festival (19th-22nd September 2005). Kee Klamp has provided over 600 Kee Klamp(r) fittings from its market leading range for the project, together with all the required steel tube, and the design and installation services necessary to assemble this extraordinary structure. The only other elements in the seating system’s construction are thousands of blue rubber bands. Rapidly assembled overnight on Sunday 18th September, the complex and innovative structure was unveiled to the general public at 8am on Monday 19th September, snaking around Trafalgar Square for a total length of 80 metres. “When we found out about this fantastic opportunity to get involved with Tom and the London Design Festival, we jumped at it,” said John Thelwell, <strong>Market</strong>ing Manager, Kee Klamp Ltd. “Not only is it staggeringly original, but this project also gets the British public up close and personal with cutting edge design whilst showing off just how incredibly versatile Kee Klamp(r) fittings are - the only limit is your imagination”. ‘Stretch’ is part of Tom Dixon’s ongoing passion to bring quality contemporary design to everybody’s lives. Since being awarded an OBE for his Ventilation hygiene - read this first New from the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is their ‘Guide to Good Practice. Internal Cleanliness and Ventilation Systems’ now available from the publications division of HVCA. Released at a time when the air quality expectations of building occupiers is higher than ever, this comprehensive guide to ventilation hygiene should be essential reading for anyone working with building ventilation, and therefore an invaluable aid to specifiers, consultants and legislators to ensure that ventilation systems are properly maintained. Adherence to the standards contained in the guide will provide clear and detailed proof that the ventilation system in a building is safe and well maintained, which, in turn, is vital for securing adequate insurance cover. The guide details further improvements that can be made to best practice standards, with particular reference to kitchen extract systems. It will be especially valuable, therefore, in relation to kitchen ventilation, due to the elevated risk of grease deposits in extract services to British design in 2000, Tom Dixon has achieved world recognition for his extraordinary design vision. Tom continues to run his prestigious furniture and product design label whilst remaining the creative director for Habitat. “Kee Klamp Ltd have been fantastic with their support for the project; we came up with an systems, which can cause fires. “As the bar for air quality standards is raised, the industry is seeking guidance,” commented Gareth Keller, HVCA head of specialist group services. “This new guide draws on the very extensive experience of HVCA members, and has been written to meet the need for in-depth best practice advice.” Keller added that, “Lower work performance is often symptomatic of poor indoor air quality in offices and schools, and asthma and allergies are more prevalent than ever. “Everyone has the right to healthy indoor air, so it is vital that we do everything in our power to ensure optimum indoor air quality. “Apart from the health benefits and improved productivity from more comfortable staff, it’s also worth bearing in mind that energy bills are also much lower with properly cleaned ventilation. “We feel certain that this guide will provide a crucial resource for anyone concerned with building ventilation hygiene.” Reader Reply No.: 85022 Leeds City Council has purchased a fleet of five Ransomes Spider mowers for maintaining steep banks around the city. The unique, remotely controlled rotary mowers were delivered recently following a 30-week trial period with a machine hired in from Swan Plant. Chris Simpson, Transport and Fleet Manager at Leeds City Council, was stopped in his tracks by a demonstration on the Ransomes Jacobsen stand at SALTEX in 2004. He immediately recognised its potential and how it could benefit his Parks & Countryside team. A demonstration was duly arranged by Palmers Groundcare, Ransomes Jacobsen’s local dealer at Selby, which took place on a particularly difficult site in Leeds. It confirmed that the Spider could do what was being claimed and that it had other benefits too, especially with regard to Health and Safety. news... Kee Klamp and Tom Dixon ‘stretch’ the boundaries of seating design for the London Festival idea which could only be transformed into a product due to the versatility of Kee Klamp fittings and the support and vision of the technical team and management of Kee Klamp Ltd.” said Tom Dixon. “I hope that everybody who visits ‘stretch’ gets as much enjoyment from it as the project team has had in designing the concept and creating the final structure.” The market leading Kee Klamp(r) fittings range includes a wide variety of easy to use, galvanised cast iron fittings for the quick and simple connection of pre-cut lengths of standard tubing to form any type of tubular framework structure. All fittings within this versatile and extensive product range incorporate an integral socket set screw which locks the fitting securely onto its tube, eliminating the need for time consuming welding or specialist installation skills. A standard hex ratchet and tube cutters are the only tools required to create strong, rigid structures. This approach helps keep structure assembly time down to an absolute minimum, as with ‘stretch’, and reduce costs whilst giving excellent strength and stability. With over 100 million units sold, Kee Klamp Ltd produces the world’s leading structural tube fittings. Kee Klamp Ltd also provides tubular solutions for roof edge <strong>protect</strong>ion with its popular KeeGuard system, and for interior or exterior balustrading applications with its Keenect system. Kee Klamp Ltd is certified to BS EN ISO 9001 and is recognised as an Investor In People. Reader Reply No.: 85024 5 Ransomes Spiders weave web across Leeds “This was relatively new technology and we wanted to test the water, so to speak”, Chris Simpson said. “I contacted David Curwell at Swan and he agreed to purchase the machine, which we then hired for a 30 week contract period. We used it throughout the winter on steeper embankments where we had carried out site specific risk assessments. Four operators were trained to use it at the various locations. The 30-week hire was a really good way to understand how the machine operated; its numerous plus points, its limitations and the benefits that it offers. As responsible employers we have a duty to pursue all avenues with regard to the health and safety of our operators. Hand and arm vibration is a particularly important issue and the Spider, being remotely operated, alleviates this at a stroke.” Reader Reply No.: 85026 www.practicalfm.co.uk 7
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