Compliance Services
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume and complexity of health and safety legislation your facilities must comply with? Our compliance maintenance service is here to help. We offer top-notch compliance maintenance to high-profile businesses and take pride in our deep understanding of the intricate details of UK statutory and health and safety regulations, so you don’t have to.
Navigating the myriad of health and safety regulations can be challenging for businesses. However, these rules are essential to ensure your facility remains a safe environment for you, your staff, and your customers. Non-compliance not only jeopardizes your team’s safety but also exposes your business to substantial fines and potential legal action.
How Milco Group Assists with Compliance Management Needs
As a premier compliance maintenance company in the UK, we understand the critical importance of adhering to all health and safety regulations. Whether you oversee a single large facility or manage multiple locations across the nation or Europe, Milco Group is here to assist. Below, you’ll find some of the key benefits of choosing Milco Group for your compliance maintenance needs:
Comprehensive Compliance Maintenance
– We provide thorough compliance maintenance for every aspect of your facility, with scheduled visits to ensure all assets meet regulations.
Continuously Updated
– Staying current with legislative changes is our top priority, ensuring your facility remains compliant with the latest rules.
Qualified and Expert Team
– Our team, with extensive experience and deep knowledge of compliance processes and assessments, allows you to focus on your business by outsourcing compliance worries to us.
Compliance Services Offered
Electrical
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 mandate that all electrical systems must be maintained to prevent potential hazards. While certification of installations is not explicitly required, Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), conducted in accordance with IEE Regulations and BS7671: 17th Edition (Amended 2011), remain the most reliable way to demonstrate compliance. Additionally, it is necessary to inspect and test any equipment connected to an electrical supply. Compliance is ensured through Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) following the IEE Code of Practice.
Our services include:
- Electrical Installation Condition Reports
- Portable Appliance Testing
- Microwave Emission Testing
- Thermal Image Testing
Fire
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, assign full responsibility for fire safety to the business employer, manager, or owner. These regulations require that all fire safety equipment must adhere to the applicable British Standards.
Our services include:
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Emergency Lighting Systems
- Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fire Suppression
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Fire Door Servicing and Maintenance
- Fire Safety and Escape Signage
Gas
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 place obligations on users of gas systems to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose. These responsibilities include the annual servicing, inspection, and certification of all operational gas boilers and other gas-powered equipment. Such tasks must be performed by a registered Gas Safe Engineer in accordance with the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).
Our Services Include:
- Gas safety Inspection and Certification
- Gas Appliance Servicing and Maintenance
- Energy Surveys and Efficiency Assessments
- Installation, Maintenance and Servicing of Commercial Gas Appliances
Water
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations require a legal obligation to manage the risk of legionella bacteria in water systems. Identifying, managing, and controlling these risks is done in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice (L8 ACoP 2001) for the Management of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems. Additionally, certain healthcare organizations must adhere to Health and Technical Memorandums (HTM) Regulations.
Our Services Include:
- Legionella Risk Assessments and Audits
- UKAS Approved Microbiological Sampling
- Control, Management and Monitoring Systems
- Water Treatment and Bacterial Control
- System Modification, Cleans and Chlorination
- Tank Refurbishment / Replacement
- Training Services
Abestos
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 is the primary legislation that mandates the identification, management, and control of asbestos in the workplace. The aim is to identify, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspected asbestos-containing materials in a property and assess their condition. Surveys are conducted following the HSE Document HSG264, “Asbestos: The Survey Guide,” which replaced the MDHS100 guidance in January 2010. Any identified asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) must be either removed or managed according to the HSE guidance in HSG 227, “A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Asbestos in Premises.”
Our Services Include:
- Management Surveys
- Management SurveyAnnual Re-Inspections
- Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys
- Removal Services
- Encapsulation Services
- Training Services
Air Conditioning
The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 established a legal requirement for operators of air conditioning systems to conduct regular energy inspections on the design, installation, and operation of these systems. These inspections must be carried out every five years by an approved inspector. The F Gas Regulations 2006 mandate that systems containing more than 3kg of refrigerant gas be inspected and certified annually, with more frequent inspections required for larger systems. While general planned maintenance and servicing of systems is considered “best practice,” it is not a statutory requirement.
Our Services Include:
- Planned Maintenance and Servicing Programs
- TM44 Assessments
- F Gas Certification
- R22 and HCFC Replacement Programmes