Midland Cool Ltd is now accredited within the Contrators Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS). For more information visit their website, www.chas.gov.uk.
Midland Cool continue to gain orders despite the bad weather
21st July 2011
Some great climate control news! Midland Cool, conveniently based in the north of Birmingham to service the Midlands and the North West continue to gain more and more air conditioning orders across the West Midlands in the education sector despite the poor weather during the UK's so called 'summer'. This week alone Midland Cool have 5 secured air conditioning installations for schools and colleges including cooling and heating for classrooms, IT and computer rooms. Paul Berry the MD of London Cool and Midland Cool has stated that the growth plans for the companies in the schools and colleges sector has exceeded our expectations and we will continue to work closely and partner with Schools and colleges in the future.
FREE THERMOMETERS CAMPAIGN OVERLOAD!
14th December 2009
Demand for a free London Cool or Midland Cool thermometer went through the roof in December 2009 after our offer appeared in freebie forums including money saving expert!
Our free thermometer offer is more for companies looking for air conditioning installers or temporary air conditioning / heater hire or sale.
Free site surveys and advice are always available.
Air Conditioning on the agenda at the TUC Conference
24th September 2009
Usdaw has called on the TUC at its annual conference to turn up the heat on the debate on workplace temperatures.
Usdaw President, Jef Broome, spoke to conference in Liverpool last week, calling on TUC members to support the proposition by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union. He brought an amendment, calling on the TUC to embark on a campaign aimed at publicising the need for legisation on a meximum temperature. A minimum temperature law already exists, but employers are only obligated to keep workplaces to a 'reasonable' temperature, meaning that many employees are forced to work under sweltering conditions that can prove damaging to their health.
John Hannett, Usdaw General Secretary, said: ''We are pleased that the congress has voted to support our call for campaign to bring attention to the need to legislate for a maximum workplace temperature. Usdaw has been campaigning on this issue for many years, and are pleased that the government is now taking action and reviewing the situation. Many Usdaw members suffer from high temperatures at work. I am hopeful that a maximum temperature will be put in place by the end of the year so that, next summer, workers will be able to work comfortably and in the knowledge that they are protected by the law. With rising temperatures being predicted over the coming years, it is even more important that we recognise this as an issue and take action for the food of working people.''
Following pressure from Usdaw, the Government has asked the Health and Safety Executive to review the regulations on workplace temperature. The Union is currently gathering evidence from its memebers to support consultation.
Usdaw (the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fourth biggest trade union, with over 380,000 members. Most Usdaw members work in retail sector, but the union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemicals and other trades.
MIDLAND COOL LTD ARE NOW F-GAS REGISTERED
26th August 2009
To check we are F-Gas registered please go to www.refcom.org.uk, scheme menbers and enter Midland Cool in the Company Name. Our company number REF1005725.
THE SALE AND USE OF NEW HCFC'S BANNED FROM 31ST DECEMBER 2009
22nd October 2008
The sale and use of new HCFC's (including R22 Refrigerant) is banned from 31st December 2009, and from 1st January 2015 use of all HCFC's, including recycled materials will be banned.
If you have Air Conditioning equipment older than 5 years, it is likely that it will have R22 refrigerant gas.
The price of R22 is already starting to rise and it is widely expected that demand of recycled gas will outweigh supply.
LONDON AND MIDLAND COOL REACT TO CHANGING CONDITIONS
2nd August 2007
After a record breaking, warm April, the 3 months from May to July produced record breaking rainfall figures, which resulted in severe flooding in many areas of the UK. London Cool reacted by increasing availability of dehumidifiers and heaters, which were available to either buy or rent, to assist in the reclamation of premises in affected areas.
Heaters and dehumidifiers are just part of London and Midland Cool's large range of energy efficient Climate Control, Air Conditioning and Heat-for-hire products which are available to either contract hire, rent or buy. London and Midland Cool offer not only portable Climate Control and emergency solutions, but are also able to undertake all aspects of Fixed Air Conditioning and Climate Control Installations, Service and Maintenance within the UK. London, Midlands and Crawley, West Sussex.
LONDON COOL LIMITED SUBJECT TO MANAGEMENT BUYOUT
6th August 2006
In July 2005, London Cool Ltd of Crawley, West Sussex, was subject to a Management Buy Out with the assistance, backing and confidence of Baker Tilly & Co Ltd, HSBC, Thomas Eggar, ASB Law and Mazars, all local firms. This offers the committed team the chance to progress exciting new opportunities with the Company.
London Cool, trading since 1994, specialises in Air Conditioning and Climate Control equipment, both Portable and Fixed, and Heat for Hire products, which are available for Rent, Sale or Contract Hire. Based in Crawley, West Sussex, with offices in London and Birmingham, West Midlands.
GREAT END OF SEASON HIRE AND SALE DEALS EVERY YEAR FROM OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY OF RENTAL OR EX HIRE EQUIPMENT.
29th August 2005
Please call for further information on our range of available ex hire, ex rental air conditioner equipment. Most equipment has been out on a contract hire and will be sold fully serviced.
Other climate control equipment also available.
London Cool and Midland Cool for all your air conditioner and climate control requirements within the UK. London, Midlands and Crawley, West Sussex.
HSE TO REVIEW MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURES!
10th April 2005
The Health and Safety Executive will soon be reviewing work place temperatures with a view to setting a maximum working temperature.
TUC CALLS FOR MAXIMUM WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE. DEMAND FOR RENT, HIRE, PURCHASE OF AIR CONDITIONER UNITS AND INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING TO GROW!
6th March 2005
While there is a legal minimum temperature below which no-one should have to work, there is no equivalent if it gets too hot.
Too much heat can cause fatigue, extra strain on the heart and lungs, dizziness and fainting, or heat cramps due to loss of water and salt. Hot, dry air can increase the risk of eye and throat infections, and breathing problems such as asthma and rhinitis.
The TUC is calling for a maximum working temperature of 30°C, or 27°C for those doing strenuous work. When the heat hits the maximum, employers should reduce the temperature, with, for example, fans or air conditioning. Workers, whose exposure to heat cannot be reduced, should be provided with adequate breaks and offered job rotation. Hot temperatures cause injuries and illness at work. Employees suffering in sweltering workplaces run the risk of:
· heat stroke and dehydration
· tiredness leading to accidents
· irritability and the threat of violence
· higher stress levels, with enhanced risks of mental and physical illness
TUC General Secretary, John Monks, said:
'It is farcical that we have a legal minimum but no legal maximum for workplace temperatures. Extreme heat can be just as dangerous as extreme cold. While there is no legal maximum working temperature, Britain's workers are not protected from sweatshop conditions.'
LONDON COOL GROUP GO INTO CONTINENTAL EUROPE TO OFFER CLIMATE CONTROL FOR RENT, HIRE AND SALE.
5th February 2005
Through our European operations City Cool and Klima Solutions, we have units sold and on hire in Spain, Germany, France and Ireland. Our rental fleet will be warehoused in strategic locations. Contract hire in Europe for climate control equipment is growing.
In the meantime please contact London Cool or Midland Cool for further information on our air conditioning rental.
London Cool and Midland Cool for all your air conditioner and climate control requirements within the UK. London, Midlands and Crawley, West Sussex.
