Why should I use the VHP method?
H₂O₂ (hydrogen peroxide) is an oxidising agent which, when it comes into contact with micro-organisms, oxidises their cells or spores, thus deactivating them. It is however, a surface [...]
Head Office Has Moved to Fleet
We’ve moved! (…but not too far) Our new head office address is: Beech House Ancells Business Park Ancells Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 2UN. Our main contact number and email address [...]
How to reduce the risk of post-operative surgical site infection (SSI) rates through regular inspections
Research has indicated that the level of post-operative infection and the rate of surgical wound infections is strongly influenced by operating theatre suitability and quality, thus, the level of [...]
CHTS & Biopharma Group Join Forces in Ireland
The Irish division of Crowthorne Hi-Tec Services (CHTS) are pleased to announce that we have joined forces with Biopharma Group to offer our combined services throughout the whole of Ireland. Our [...]
Welcoming our new UK Head of Sales to CHTS
Frank Hackett, UK Head of Sales We are pleased to introduce our new UK Head of Sales for Crowthorne Hi-Tec Services, Frank Hackett, a role in which he will continue to build and maintain strong [...]
The Importance of Portable Appliance Testing
Contrary to belief, the concept of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is not new. As a result of regulations being passed, reasons as to why portable appliances should be tested include: Legal [...]
What does the future hold for lab fumigation?
Safety cabinets, laboratory equipment and containment laboratories have historically been fumigated using formaldehyde. Methods have changed over the years but currently the process consists of [...]
14644 Parts 1 & 2: What does this really mean for users?
Following January 2016, the revised ISO 14644 Parts 1 and 2 replaced all previous standards. Part 1 deals with revised particle counting standards and the cleanroom classification whilst Part 2 [...]
CL3 Laboratories and NHS Safety Alert on Use of Inserts for Electrical Sockets
Aware that guidelines have recently been issued within the NHS to remove ‘child-proof’ inserts from electrical sockets in NHS properties, we at Crowthorne have serious concerns in [...]
We’re Celebrating 30 Years in Business
30 Years Providing Independent Service & Advice How we got from 1986 – 2016: Crowthorne Hi-Tec Services (CHTS) was established in 1986 by Owen Ford and Chris Bushell who identified that [...]
Clean Room Integrity: Are Your Compressed Airlines Safe?
Is your compressed air supplied to the same quality as your clean room? Regular testing and validation of production environments is an accepted practice but, to date, similar testing of [...]
CL3 Laboratories – A Hot Topic For Inspections
Do you have a procedure in place to spot potential leaks between annual inspections? As the industry falls under ever closer scrutiny by inspectors, the demands on Lab Managers to provide [...]
