You’ve heard that you should regularly clean shower heads to prevent Legionnaires’ disease, but you’re unsure which parts need to be cleaned, how often and in what manner. What are the answers?
Published 21.11.2014
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
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 council has been prosecuted in connection with the death of an elderly resident at one of its care facilities. The man died because legionella control arrangements weren’t good enough. Where did
the council go wrong?
Published 15.04.2016
A BUPA company has been fined £3 million following the death of an elderly resident who contracted Legionnaires’ disease. How did this happen and how can you minimise the risk of legionella bacteria
growing in your water system?
Published 28.08.2018
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
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
Poor management of water systems has featured in the press recently, especially in connection with multiple deaths from Legionnaire’s Disease. So why not use our Legionella checklist to help you
manage the risks?
Published 20.06.2005
It’s recently come to your attention that as a provider of small-scale residential accommodation, you’re expected to take steps to prevent Legionnaire’s Disease. What’s the situation and who’s
affected?
Published 27.04.2012
Older water systems may include a cold water tank tucked away in an attic or other high point in the building. Whilst its hidden location makes it easy to ignore your tank, you shouldn’t. What are
the risks?
Published 01.02.2022