Blog Posts by Roy Sullivan

Roy Sullivan

Roy has extensive experience in legal and statutory standards, along with clinical guidelines, corporate governance and industry best practice across many disciplines, including Fire, Water, Medical and Natural Gas, Ventilation, Boiler and Pressure systems and power systems.

Recent Posts

Flexi hoses and Legionella risk they may carry

by Roy Sullivan, on 08-04-2025

What is the infection risk in water systems when using flexi hoses? In 2010, the Department of Health issued an alert regarding the use of flexible hoses in healthcare environments. This followed a...

NHS Estates Technical Bulletin (NETB) No.2024/3 Summary

by Roy Sullivan, on 11-02-2025

What are the implications for healthcare clients from the ‘NHS Estates Technical Bulletin 2024/3’ issued August 2024?

Cold Water Storage Tanks - Legionella risk and how do we control it?

by Roy Sullivan, on 07-11-2024

Cold water storage tanks are an integral part of most cold-water distribution systems. They provide resilience when the supply from your water supplier or undertaker becomes interrupted, for...

Legionella Control for Architects and Building Engineers

by Roy Sullivan, on 23-07-2024

Water for building services isn’t entirely free from aquatic organisms; therefore, measures must be taken to guard against conditions that encourage the growth of water-borne pathogens such as ...

Water Safety Projects: Design Control – Getting it right!

by Roy Sullivan, on 16-07-2024

Historically, the interface between stakeholders involved in projects (i.e. new developments or refurbishments) and the Water Safety Group [WSG] has always been somewhat limited. This may be due...

HSG 274 Part 1 – 2024; What are the changes?

by Roy Sullivan, on 04-06-2024

HSG 274 is a technical guidance document published by the HSE for dutyholders, employers, and those in control of premises with health and safety responsibilities for others to assist them in...

Legionella Risk - Contractor Competency for Schools

by Roy Sullivan, on 17-04-2024

For this Blog, we will primarily be talking about water safety; in particular Legionella preventative maintenance and carrying out Legionella risk assessments.

What is a Water Safety Plan and why have one?

by Roy Sullivan, on 26-03-2024

A Water Safety Plan (WSP) is defined in BS8680 – 2020 Water Quality. Water Safety Plans. Code of Practice as a proactive and strategic plan which gives clear direction for a business or...

HTM 04-01 - Safe Water in Healthcare premises explained

by Roy Sullivan, on 20-02-2024

Safe Water in a healthcare environment is something that we all expect and assume is the case, however, some conditions and circumstances may affect the quality of the “wholesome” (as defined by The...

What are adequate Schematics for managing Legionella?

by Roy Sullivan, on 10-01-2024

Schematic drawings are an important and integral part of the tools you have available to you when preparing your Water Safety Plan and Written Scheme of Control. They are often left undisturbed and...

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