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Hot Water Risk Assessment - What you need to know!
by Charlie Brain, on 22-11-2023
Dutyholders, employers or premises owners have a duty of care under health and safety law to protect users of their water systems. Today we will discuss the importance of a hot water risk assessment...
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Legionella risk in RAAC-affected buildings
by Roy Sullivan, on 21-11-2023
Potentially one of the biggest news stories that broke in 2023 was the one about RAAC – Reinforced Autoclaved Aeriated Concrete. This method of construction was widely used from the mid-1950s...
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BS8680 Water Safety Plan
BS 8680:2020 Water Quality - Water Safety Plan - Code of practice
by Daniel Pitcher, on 17-11-2023
What does BS8680 on Water Safety Plan - Code of Practice mean to me? During the day-to-day management of domestic water systems, whether large or small, there are occasions when a problem occurs...
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Management of dead legs and blind ends in water systems
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 16-11-2023
There is a requirement for all building managers to ensure the safety of the public and employees so far as reasonably practicable. This requirement is set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act...
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Understanding TVC's
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 16-11-2023
To better understand a ‘total viable count’ (TVC), it may be prudent to ask the following questions: What is a TVC and why do we sample/test for TVC? When do we sample/test for TVC? How do we...
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Legionella Risk Assessment: When do I need one?
by Roy Sullivan, on 15-11-2023
UK legislation places a duty on building owners and those in charge of premises to manage the risks to health and safety associated with water systems.
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Scald Risk - TMT, or no TMV, that is the question.
by Charlie Brain, on 14-11-2023
One of the risks associated with water safety that require our attention is the risk of scalding. The HSE Information Sheet HSIS6, states “If hot water used for showering or bathing is above ...
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A Day in the Life… of Legionella Risk Assessor
by Neil Bielby, on 25-10-2023
I’m Neil and I joined the Water Hygiene Centre in 2021. My role within the company takes many forms, being a field-based Legionella Risk Assessor and a Technical Manager, giving a broad scope of...
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Water Safety: New Builds – Pitfalls and Downfalls
by Peter Gunn, on 24-10-2023
Managing the handover of a new build or construction project can be a challenging and complex process. Each project has its unique dynamics, and there can be both successes and failures throughout...
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Why Should you complete a Water Safety Project Design Review?
by Jonathan Twaites, on 17-10-2023
For starters, what is a Water Safety Project Design Review? Well, all projects go through many stages; from initial design to stages of installation, then commissioning and soft landings. Project...
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