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October 26, 2023

Air conditioning systems have become a common feature in modern life, providing heating and cooling in homes, offices, and public spaces.

You may have heard horror stories about HVAC systems carrying Legionella, a bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal respiratory illness. In this blog post, we will explore whether Legionella can be carried and grow in air conditioning systems and discuss preventive measures to mitigate this threat.

July 28, 2023

Business owners and the owners of commercial buildings have a legal duty to keep their building compliant. There are so many different laws and regulations to consider, and it can be tough to understand (and track) every aspect of health and safety.

Many larger businesses rely on the help of a facilities services company to help them manage their obligations when it comes to health and safety, but smaller businesses may want to take on as many tasks as they can themselves. Our legal building compliance checklist is not exhaustive, but it does give a strong idea of the areas you need to cover if you are an owner or operator of commercial premises.

June 14, 2023

A commercial kitchen can be one of the hardest environments to keep cool, but it is a welfare issue and it is so important to ensure that you manage to keep everybody comfortable. Commercial kitchen cooling is required in a lot of different environments, we’re not just talking about restaurants and takeaways, a lot of large office blocks may have commercial kitchens, and schools and other environments may, too.

If you’re finding that the heat becomes unbearable in the commercial kitchen then these methods of cooling a commercial kitchen could be very helpful.

June 8, 2023

What are the benefits of air conditioning in an office? We explore a lot of the reasons why businesses are turning to air conditioning units to keep their employees cool.

Many of us have experienced being sat in an office when it is roasting hot, and trying to get work done in this scenario can be really difficult, if not impossible. This isn’t a decision to take lightly, and air conditioning units aren’t necessarily cheap. Plus, they require maintenance.

So, should you install an air conditioning unit in an office? What are the benefits of an air conditioning unit?

May 18, 2023

Private landlords, commercial landlords, and letting agents all need to be aware of their legal responsibilities with regards to health and safety. This differs considerably from what you are required to do in your own domestic property and is a critical and ever-changing feature of a landlord’s list of duties.

This is why many landlords, estate agents, and letting agents contact us at Robinsons Facilities Services and design an agreement which looks after all the important services in a rental property, with regards health, safety, security and the environment. A planned preventive maintenance agreement ensures that we keep all your equipment and installations in order and that you comply with your many and varied legal obligations.

April 28, 2023

This is an area that has caused some serious confusion for many people who are looking to work out their legal obligations when it comes to commercial properties.

You can’t take any chances, and if you are the business owner and occupant of a building then it is your responsibility to ensure that you keep the building compliant.

You will probably come across the terms EICR, Fixed Wire Testing, and Fixed Appliance Testing. So, is there a difference between the terms?

April 13, 2023

Spring is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to embrace the concept of brushing away the cobwebs ready for the sun. While many of us associate this annual event with clearing out our homes and gardens, it’s also an ideal opportunity to tackle the clutter and mess that can build up in office spaces over the winter months.

Not only can a thorough office spring clean create a much more pleasant place to work, but it can also help businesses remain compliant with health and safety laws in the UK.

January 26, 2023

Keeping a commercial kitchen in the best possible condition is not easy, but it is utterly essential when you are using your kitchen to serve customers and as a food preparation area for employees. It is your responsibility in a business to keep a level of cleanliness, and commercial kitchen cleaning services can help you to achieve this.

January 13, 2023

Commercial kitchen deep cleaning is essential from time to time. When it comes to handling food and drink, cleanliness is essential. The Food Standards Agency provide ratings for commercial kitchens and often, less than a five star Food Hygiene Rating is seen as insufficient by consumers.