If your building has a water cistern, it’s probably hidden away and barely given a second thought. However, it’s best for your staff and visitors that you check it’s not a health hazard. What should
you look for?
Published 08.07.2009
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
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
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
One of our subscribers contacted us for advice after they’d read that they should have a chemical treatment system to prevent Legionella in their water supply. Do they really need one?
Published 11.04.2007
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
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
You’ve recently been offered a software package that’s supposed to help you to manage the risks associated with legionella bacteria. Do you need a product such as this, or are there better options
available?
Published 13.04.2010
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
If you’re involved with plumbing or water management in the healthcare sector, you’ll need to be familiar with the latest water hygiene guidance. What does it say and is following it compulsory?
Published 04.11.2016