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Why am I still getting TVCs after disinfecting and flushing?
by Charlie Brain, on 23-08-2022
In this blog, we discuss reasons why a disinfection, sampling and flushing strategy may not have worked as intended, leaving undesirable levels of TVCs.
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Legionella Risk Assessment: When do I need one?
by Roy Sullivan, on 09-08-2022
UK legislation places a duty on building owners and those in charge of premises to manage the risks to health and safety associated with water systems.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa positive results
I have a Pseudomonas aeruginosa count – what next?
by Roy Sullivan, on 02-08-2022
hot To understand the actions that should be taken when a positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa [P. aeruginosa] test result is received, it is prudent to first understand more about this opportunistic...
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How to efficiently organise meetings.
by Daniel Pitcher, on 28-07-2022
How many of us have meetings to attend i.e. Water Safety Group or Water Safety Plan workshops? These meetings can either be face to face, over the phone and via Teams and Zoom [the new way of...
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Water Coolers in Healthcare Environments
by Peter Gunn, on 19-07-2022
Well Summer has well and truly arrived with the extreme heatwave some of us are experiencing this week. It also sees a rise in temperatures and in some cases uncomfortable working conditions....
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Why separate Hospital Legionella Risk Assessments & Remedials
by Peter Gunn, on 13-07-2022
Carrying out Legionella risk assessments in your hospital is vital for preventing outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease and can provide additional information about avoiding contamination of the water...
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A council housing block of flats
Council’s and Housing stock – how to manage Legionella
by Charlie Brain, on 20-05-2022
This blog attempts to answer a conundrum regularly pondered by Councils, housing associations and private landlords…. “do our 1000’s houses need a Legionella Risk Assessment?” The regular response...
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BS 7592: 2022 Sampling for Legionella - What’s new?
by Roy Sullivan, on 10-05-2022
BS 7592 has recently undergone a re-write which resulted in extensive changes. There are 3 new annexes with greater emphasis being placed on the competency of all involved in the sampling process.
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Authorising Engineer (Water) - always read the label…
by Daniel Pitcher, on 27-04-2022
In this blog, we look at some recent experiences when water safety and the Authorising Engineer (Water) role and responsibilities haven’t been understood, along with some explanations as to why...
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Most common ways of contracting Legionnaires’ Disease.
by Roy Sullivan, on 16-03-2022
Legionnaires’ disease was first recognised in July 1976 and since then more than 60 species have been identified. It is a naturally occurring organism and can be found in ponds, rivers, and lakes....
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