Water Hygiene Centre Blog

Who can be appointed as an RP, DRP, AP or CP?

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 10-10-2024

In In this blog, we explore the various roles that exist within an organisation's water safety team and who is the most appropriate person to be appointed to fill each of these positions.

HSE ACoP L8 & HSG274: Understanding the Basics

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 10-10-2024

In the realm of health and safety, proper management of water systems is crucial to prevent the growth and spread of Legionella bacteria. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has established two...

Legionella Risk in Schools: Key points for good water management

by Daniel Pitcher, on 10-10-2024

Good water safety management within school properties can be distilled into the following areas: 1 – Determining management arrangements and responsibility; 2 – Establishing the level of Legionella

Legionella Checklist for Universities and Academies

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 01-10-2024

Educational institutions, universities, and academies play a crucial role in shaping the lives of countless students. These institutions strive to provide an enriching environment that promotes...

Why Should you complete a Water Safety Project Design Review?

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 26-09-2024

Well, not getting it “right first time” due to poor planning can lead to increased risks resulting in expensive and ongoing costs. Conducted at the correct stages of a project design reviews can...

Education – Areas of High Legionella Risk

by Jonathan Twaites, on 27-08-2024

Legionella risk is a subject that anyone who manages water systems needs to consider and suitably manage, whether you are involved with an office block, hospital, school or higher education. There...

Risks of not completing a Legionella Risk Assessment on time

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 20-08-2024

It is a legal requirement to have a Legionella risk assessment for water systems where there is a duty of care. If there is no risk assessment present the right time to complete one is now! Once a ...

Legionella Facilities Management Companies

Facilities Management guide to controlling Legionella Risk

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 15-08-2024

As a Facilities Management company, what are your responsibilities when it comes to the control of waterborne pathogens such as legionella (amongst others)? Well, it may be as simple as what is...

Property Management - Legionella in offices

Property Management: Legionella Risk in Commercial Offices

by Charlie Brain, on 12-08-2024

Commercial Offices in the UK have experienced an interesting life since the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The usage of these types of buildings has perhaps changed from the...

Legionella Management and Control in Summer

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 08-08-2024

With average summer temperatures of around 22°C - 30°C cases of Legionnaires’ disease are known to increase. This is partly due to increased ambient temperatures that encourage bacterial...

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