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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”.
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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...
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Legionella Risk - Contractor Competency for Schools
by Roy Sullivan, on 17-04-2024
For this Blog, we will primarily be talking about water safety; in particular Legionella preventative maintenance and carrying out Legionella risk assessments.
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The Independent Water Safety Audit
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 02-04-2024
Before we can discuss the uses and benefits of an independent water safety audit, it’s important to understand what one is and what it entails. An independent water safety audit completed by an ...
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Authorising Engineer (Water) - Friend or Foe, Part 2
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 27-03-2024
Authorising Engineer (AEW) as a Friend: One definition of the word “friend” taken from the Oxford English Dictionary is “a person who is not an enemy or who is on the same side”. As an AE(W), our...
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Authorising Engineer Water Explained
Authorising Engineer (Water) - Friend or Foe, Part 1
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 27-03-2024
Confidence in your Authorising Engineer (AEW) with their knowledge and experience can play a key part in successful water safety management. AE duties are defined in the Department of Health’s...
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What is a Water Safety Plan?
by Roy Sullivan, on 26-03-2024
A Water Safety Plan (WSP) is defined in BS8680 – 2020 Water Quality. Water Safety Plans. Code of Practice as a proactive and strategic plan which gives clear direction for a business or...
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Legionella Risk - Drains traps on Air Handling Units
by Jonathan Twaites, on 20-03-2024
There is often not a large overlap between ventilation and water, the guidance in ACoP L8 and HSG274 do not discuss Legionella issues in air distribution systems as these are not considered...
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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.
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Legionella control for hospices and health estates.
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 26-02-2024
To determine an appropriate and proportionate control strategy for the safe management of waterborne bacteria such as Legionella species (spp.), it’s prudent to understand the differences between...
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