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Consequences of Insufficient Legionella Training
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 20-02-2024
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) considers Legionnaires’ disease to be preventable and it’s therefore treated as such by the law. Moreover, health and safety laws underpin the statutory...
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Tips for the control of waterborne pathogens in healthcare
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-02-2024
The use of ‘temperature’ is the accepted and ‘traditional' method of control for ensuring waterborne bacteria such as Legionella within healthcare domestic water distribution systems (ACoP L8, ...
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The Hidden Dangers in Hospital Water Systems
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-02-2024
Due to their complex design and often considerable size, hospital water systems can harbour a multitude of pathogens and microorganisms. Amongst the most common in healthcare water systems are...
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Water Safety - Disinfection of Minor Works
by Jonathan Twaites, on 13-02-2024
How to deal with minor works so that they are installed correctly and do not pose a risk to the current installation is a key part of design control. The last thing we need is a new installation to...
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Legionella Risk Assessments and my Water Safety Plan
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 06-02-2024
Whereas previous Water Hygiene Centre blogs offer details on legionella risk assessment and Water Safety Plans, this blog explores the relationship between the two documents.
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Legionella Training - Why should you refresh yours?
by Peter Gunn, on 01-02-2024
Many Estates and Facilities staff may well say the basics of Legionella training don’t fundamentally change over time – indeed what worked 30 years ago, works just as well today, especially if we...
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5 Top Tips for Water Hygiene Management
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 31-01-2024
In this blog, we suggest five ways Estates Managers should be prepared to manage water safely…
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What are adequate Schematics for managing Legionella?
by Roy Sullivan, on 10-01-2024
Schematic drawings are an important and integral part of the tools you have available to you when preparing your Water Safety Plan and Written Scheme of Control. They are often left undisturbed and...
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Legionella Control for Construction Sites
by Peter Gunn, on 03-01-2024
Having started my working career in site engineering in the wind and rain of construction sites across the North of England in the late 1980s, it’s true to say the potential risks from bacteria...
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Believe in the magic of Christmas
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-12-2023
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the joyous festive season, we have something special to share with you. This year, instead of purchasing Christmas cards, we've decided to share some Christmas...
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