Temperature control is widely recognised as the traditional means to reduce Legionella risk within domestic hot and cold water systems. The correct method for taking a temperature from an outlet is...
The Department of Health guidance HTM04-01 Safe Water in Healthcare Premises requires healthcare organisations to have an established Water Safety Group [WSG] and a defined Water Safety Plan [WSP].
The Legionella flushing regime remains one of the key tools in the armoury of any Estates or buildings manager when attempting to minimise potential Legionella bacterial growth and proliferation...
Sampling for Legionella, it is advised that water sampling is undertaken to demonstrate the effectiveness of the established control scheme and is not considered a control measure itself.
Legionella Risk Assessments and BS8580-1:2019, do your risk assessments comply? The need for Legionella risk assessments has been around for many years, however, the standard and quality of them can...
The Healthcare Infection Society hosted a webinar in September 2021, as part of their ‘IPC challenges and solutions – audience lead webinar series’, and we were delighted to be asked to sit on their...
Water out of the tap, what’s the issue...? Water is the giver of life. Water is also the home of ‘waterborne pathogens’ such as Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These are naturally occurring...
We’ve all seen the ‘crazy’ health and safety photos such as the worker on the A-frame ladder in the swimming pool whilst drilling into the ceiling above! Well, this presentation is along the same...
Is water safety something an organisation needs to be concerned about…? What is the actual risk with water…? These might be some of the thoughts that pop into your head when you read the title of the...