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Accreditations and Certifications of 1Cold Ltd

With over 50 years of expertise and experience, 1Cold Ltd has earned its reputation in the industry of designing and constructing safe and high quality cold store, industrial chiller and cold room facilities in the UK.

1Cold Ltd is committed to providing value engineered turnkey solutions to industries that require temperature controlled environments. We have invested time and effort into gaining the following accreditations and certifications to assure our clients that we only provide the highest quality of work and service.

ISO 9001 Accredited

An ISO 9001 quality management system is a standard that helps every business, regardless of the size, to constantly supervise and control the quality throughout every business operation.

ISO 9001 accredited 1Cold Ltd has built a competent management team that practices a suitable approach by complying by these standards and principles. We ensure that 1Cold Ltd is totally committed to meet and exceed the demands and expectations of our clients. At 1Cold Ltd, the quality of our work defines how we plan, how we document and how we work on every project.

Constructionline Accredited

The constructionline is the biggest pre-qualification certification system for construction-related contractors, experts and material traders in the UK. With an accreditation from constructionline, 1Cold Ltd assures the highest standards of Health and Safety systems with the construction of every industrial cold store.

CHAS Accredited

A Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) accreditation verifies that 1Cold Ltd meets best practice and acceptable standards for health and safety.

Safe Contractor Approved

1Cold Ltd has achieved a safecontractor accreditation, signifying that we are able to meet the benchmark of safecontractor’s Health and Safety management. It allows us to depend on higher levels of service that we aim to deliver to our clients.

CSCS Certification

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) allows us to demonstrate how we effectively prepare our people and how we secure their well-being on all the construction sites that we work on. 1Cold Ltd holds a Platinum Award from CSCS, the highest level of certification given by this body. This proves that our workers have the necessary training, skills and expertise for the nature of their work.

FGAS Accredited

The maintenance of safety and environmental considerations is vital at 1Cold Ltd. Hence, we solely use F-Gas Accredited Refrigeration Engineers to make sure that each installation, adjustment or service to the refrigeration equipment is handled in a safe and eco-friendly manner.

These accreditations and certifications prove that 1Cold Ltd only delivers outstanding services, based on the highest standards and principles. From the project management, to the construction of your industrial cold store, you can be confident with 1Cold.

Contact us now on 01564 702 269 for more information.

Cold Store Safety Precautions

Working in a cold room may cause unwanted scenarios. Every industry that has a cold storage facility should undergo a risk assessment under the Management of Health, Safety and Welfare regulations, 1999. Some of the hazards are:

• Cold injury
• Accident (falling from heights, struck by moving objects)
• Accidental locking in
• Ice build up
• Risk of equipment failure
• Medical risk

Safety Precautions

Here are some safety precautions that you should remember:

• A cold store must follow the standards in BS4434. This includes the specifications for safety aspects in the design, construction and installation of refrigerating appliances and systems (1989). This will give an assurance that it is safe to work within the area.
• Working in low temperature rooms should include:
  • Usage of suitable protective clothing
  • Access to a warm room (with available hot drinks and warmers)
  • Cabs of any lift trucks to be heated and enclosed

• Any ice build-up should be removed regularly to avoid accidents in connection with this.

• To avoid accidental locking in,
  • Only authorised people should be allowed to enter the cold store
  • There should be at least 1 emergency exit with proper signage
  • There should be an alarm system in case of lock ins (with battery back-up)
  • Emergency lightning (battery operated for emergency)
  • Area check before locking

• People who work inside the cold store must be physically fit to avoid any medical risk. There should be a necessary pre-employment examination for all the employees. A semi-annual check is also recommended.

• There are times of equipment failure due to continuous and repetitive use. In unpredictable cases like this, accidents are uncontrollable. Follow the safety guidelines when using pallets, pallet converters, palletisers and racking produced by the Refrigerated Food Industry Confederation (RFIC).

These safety guidelines will help to prevent accident costs, while taking care of your employees. It is easy to keep your cold store safe, as long as you follow the precautionary measures as listed above.

If you want to know more about cold storage and safety, call 1Cold Ltd on 01564.702.269. We will be glad to answer your concerns. You may also visit our website here for more information.

Enumerating Different Types of Cold Rooms

Thinking about which type of cold room is ideal for your business? Refer to this list for some guidance:

1. Modular Cold Room

This type of cold room is commonly used in the food industry. The panels and insulation materials used in this type of cold room are safe for food and are easy to clean. Modular cold rooms are commercial sized cold rooms that come in flat pack format and can be installed easily. They can freeze at any temperature range. Aside from food products, modular cold rooms are also used for non-edible but decaying products like chemical, medical goods and organic products like flowers and seeds.

2. Combi Cold Room

Combi (Combination) cold rooms have separate internal temperature zones. One is a chiller (between 2 and 12C) and the other is a freezer (down to -22C). Usually, the cold room access door leads into the warmer room (usually the chiller zone). Inside the cold room is another door that leads into the freezer. This type of cold room is ideal for various products that require different temperature ranges including food and pharmaceutical products.

3. Walk-in Cold Room

As the name suggests, this type enables you to walk right into the cold room. It can be a combi cold room or a modular cold room. This type of cold room is commonly used when the amount of products to be stored exceeds the capacity of the cabinet-sized chillers. 1Cold Ltd specialise in this kind of cold room because it requires design and construction expertise.

4. Industrial Chillers

This type of cold room caters to numerous and bulky products. Aside from people, vehicles like forklift trucks can also enter into an industrial chiller. This type of cold room is ideal for ice factories and other big industries. 1Cold Ltd also builds industrial chillers, offering free consultations, free AutoCAD design, free feasibility studies and free site surveys for interested parties.

5. Custom-built Cold Room

Some businesses prefer a custom-built cold room, allowing them to design the cold room according to their preferences. 1Cold Ltd is a trusted and reputable cold room specialist that employs talented and accommodating people to help you design your cold room layout. They can also manage the entire construction process for you. Simply call 1Cold Ltd on 01564 702 269 for a free consultation.