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

HTM 04-01 - Safe Water in Healthcare premises explained

by Roy Sullivan, on 26-02-2026

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

I have a Pseudomonas aeruginosa count – what next?

by Roy Sullivan, on 29-01-2026

To understand the actions that should be taken when a positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa [P. aeruginosa] test result is received, it is prudent to first understand more about this opportunistic...

Project Water Safety Plans: Design to Handover

What is a Project Water Safety Plan?

by Roy Sullivan, on 20-01-2026

A project Water Safety Plan is a proactive strategic plan which gives clear, definitive direction to manage any risk(s) identified during the design, construction, commissioning, handover, soft...

Legionella Risk Assessment: When do I need one?

by Roy Sullivan, on 05-11-2025

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.

Legionella Control for Architects and Building Engineers

by Roy Sullivan, on 23-07-2025

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 ...

Legionella Logbooks - why are they so important?

What are Legionella Logbooks and why are they so important?

by Roy Sullivan, on 15-07-2025

Implementing and managing a Legionella control regime can sometimes seem daunting and complex. Invariably, a lot of resources, time, and effort are needed to achieve the required standard and...

Legionella Risk - Contractor Competency for Schools

by Roy Sullivan, on 22-05-2025

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

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...

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