Industrial Cleaning Equipment for Healthcare Contractors | V-TUF
Industrial cleaning and dust extraction equipment for healthcare contractors
V-TUF supplies H-Class dust extractors, industrial vacuums, hot-water pressure washers and site cleaning equipment to maintenance contractors, M and E contractors, PFI contractors and specialist cleaning firms working inside NHS hospitals, private hospitals, treatment centres, diagnostic facilities and other clinical environments across the UK.
Working on an NHS or healthcare framework contract? Request a Framework Support Pack Need ICRA or compliance guidance? View ICRA guidance Legionella risk in water systems? ACoP L8 and water system cleaning
Why H-Class is mandatory inside clinical environments
Inside a clinical environment, the dust control baseline shifts from M-Class to H-Class. Construction dust carries bacteria and fungal spores including Aspergillus, which poses a serious infection risk to immunocompromised patients. H-Class sealed extraction is the only classification that meets the NHS IPC standard.
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
NHS Trusts require contractors to complete an ICRA before any building work begins inside the estate. H-Class extraction is the standard ICRA requirement for Category 3 or Category 4 dust-generating work inside or adjacent to clinical areas. ICRA — full guidance ICRA in healthcare construction
Legionella control in healthcare water systems
Hospitals and care facilities are among the highest-risk environments for Legionella. HTM 04-01 (water systems) and HSE ACoP L8 govern the control of Legionella in healthcare water systems. Water system cleaning, cooling tower maintenance and tank cleaning in healthcare environments requires compliant equipment and documented procedures. Legionella control and ACoP L8
Asbestos in pre-2000 NHS estates
NHS estates built before 2000 must maintain an asbestos register under CAR 2012. Where ACMs are present, H-Class extraction is mandatory. Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
V-TUF H-Class extractors for healthcare use
V-TUF MIDI HSV — 21L H-Class, 110V and 240V
The compact H-Class specification for works inside occupied clinical buildings. View MIDI HSV
V-TUF MAXi — 50L and 80L H-Class
High-capacity H-Class for major refurbishment programmes. View MAXi
M-Class for non-clinical areas
Hot-water pressure washing for healthcare external areas
Ambulance bays, A and E drop-off areas, clinical waste compounds and mortuary service yards require hot-water decontamination cleaning. View hot-water pressure washers
Industrial vacuums for healthcare facilities maintenance
V-TUF MAMMOTH 240V Stainless — 80L twin-motor
Stainless tank for clinical-environment use. View MAMMOTH 240V Stainless
Related specialist sector pages
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP cleanroom cleaning
PFI and framework contractors
V-TUF is a PPON-registered supplier on the UK Government Find a Tender service. Framework Support Packs are available for contractors preparing NHS and healthcare framework tender submissions. Public sector and framework procurement
Telephone: 01522 787978.