It may surprise you to learn that the last revision to BS7592 for legionella sampling standards was way back in 2008. It has now been updated and published. What are the differences and what do you
need to know?
Published 07.09.2022
A man has died and many more are seriously ill due to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Scotland. How concerned should you be that your water system could cause a similar tragedy?
Published 18.06.2012
You’ve been tasked with taking regular tap water temperatures as part of your routine Legionnaires’ disease prevention strategy. Why do you need to do this and are there any special methods required?
Published 26.04.2017
Public Health England has published statistics relating to the incidence of Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales. What does it tell us about patterns and trends and what can you do to reduce
the risk?
Published 29.01.2018
A retailer has been given a £1 million fine after two visitors to its store contracted Legionnaires’ disease and were killed, whilst many more became sick. How did this happen and what should the
firm have done differently?
Published 11.10.2017
A district council has been prosecuted after a member of the public was “close to death” with Legionnaires’ disease. What caused the lapse in standards which led to his illness?
Published 14.02.2019
One of our subscribers has been told that his entire hot and cold water system will need to have a biocide treatment before he starts up again to prevent Legionnaires’ disease. Is this necessary?
Published 27.04.2020
A study by the Health Protection Agency which links car washer jets and legionella has recently been published. Is there anything in this?
Published 02.07.2010
On a recent visit, a fire safety inspector said that your ageing fire hose system could be harbouring the Legionella bacteria. If he’s right, what can you do to reduce the risk of infection?
Published 12.09.2005
A hotel company which took measures to prevent the risk of legionella has been prosecuted after a resident was seriously scalded in a bath. In an effort to reduce one risk, it increased another. What
can you learn from this?
Published 01.10.2018