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APs – a full-time job or just ‘an added extra’?
The assessment, appointment, and acceptance of the Authorised Person role can be seen as a ‘tick-box exercise’, with many APs finding the role considered an ‘added extra’ to existing duties and roles. An IHEEM-registered AE discusses the extent and nature of the role using ventilation as the primary exemplar of the duties involved.
Who is best to carry out ventilation verification?
A look at annual ventilation plant checks, comparing and contrasting how the roles of professional ventilation verifier and Authorising Engineer (Ventilation) are positioned to ensure that indoor air in healthcare premises is of the highest quality.
Better indoor air quality in health buildings
Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, a mechanical engineer and independent air filtration consultant, and a Visiting Academic Fellow at the School of Aerospace, Transport, and Manufacturing at Cranfield University, explores the evolution of indoor air quality (IAQ) governance, tracing advancements in building technology – ‘from basic mechanical systems to...
FF&E supplier’s strong focus on carbon impact
Hygenius says it has been ‘a trusted name’ in the healthcare sector for over 50 years, ‘renowned’ for its innovative and high-quality infection control healthcare furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). In this ‘Q&A’ article, the company’s managing director, Richard Thomas, shares his thoughts on the importance of carbon performance...
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