Blog Posts by Charlie Brain

Charlie Brain

Charlie started the Water Hygiene Centre as a trainee risk assessor back in 2010, since then he has developed professionally from risk assessor, project manager and is now a Senior Consultant. During this time he has taken ownership of our risk assessment method and development of our bespoke reporting platform and has been key in our UKAS accreditation to 17020.

Recent Posts

The Crucial Role of Domestic Staff in Maintaining Water Hygiene

by Charlie Brain, on 12-11-2024

Water hygiene involves proactively managing water systems to ensure they remain safe. Not only for drinking but water is used for bathing, swimming, irrigation, cooking, industrial cooling, and steam...

Property Management - Legionella in offices

Property Management: Legionella Risk in Commercial Offices

by Charlie Brain, on 12-08-2024

Commercial Offices in the UK have experienced an interesting life since the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The usage of these types of buildings has perhaps changed from the...

Property Management Guide to Legionella Risk Assessments

by Charlie Brain, on 08-08-2024

If you are a Property Management Company, you will typically take responsibility for the management, maintenance, security, and upkeep of a variety of properties. These properties may include ...

How to manage private water supply / Boreholes

by Charlie Brain, on 03-07-2024

Given the right setting and conditions, water from the ground can be the best-tasting water you will find. However, only around 1% of the population in England and 3% in Wales use a private water...

Could there be Legionella risk in your garden?

by Charlie Brain, on 22-05-2024

In today’s world people are trying to save money, lead healthier lifestyles, eat healthier foods and be more active. Many people take pride in their gardens and use gardening to help with healthier...

Legionella in schools, colleges and universities

University, College and School Legionella Training

by Charlie Brain, on 23-04-2024

A simple internet search using the words, “Legionella and Schools” identifies many news articles with instances of schools being closed following a Legionella “outbreak”.

Suck and Go - Vacuum Drainage Systems

by Charlie Brain, on 17-04-2024

Many of us have had the pleasure of squeezing into an aeroplane toilet, and in most cases had the novel experience of using the vacuum flushing toilet. Some of us in the water industry may have even...

How can you tell if your Legionella risk assessment is suitable?

by Charlie Brain, on 05-03-2024

In this blog we discuss the ‘Legionella risk assessment’ and whether it is suitable to ensure compliance with regulations and guidance.

Hot Water Risk Assessment - What you need to know!

by Charlie Brain, on 22-11-2023

Dutyholders, employers, or premises owners have a duty of care under health and safety law to protect users of their water systems. Today we will discuss the importance of a hot water risk...

Scald Risk - TMT, or no TMV, that is the question.

by Charlie Brain, on 14-11-2023

One of the risks associated with water safety that require our attention is the risk of scalding. The HSE Information Sheet HSIS6, states “If hot water used for showering or bathing is above ...

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