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Water Hygiene Centre

The Water Hygiene Centre was established in 2009 to address the lack of independent water hygiene consultancy within the industry. From our humble beginnings, we have established ourselves as a market leader, helping clients identify and minimise the risk of waterborne contamination and disease, whilst improving compliance performance.

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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

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 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...

Risks of not completing a legionella Risk Assessment

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...

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...

Authorising Engineer (Water) for Property Management Companies

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 31-07-2024

For several years as an organisation, we have worked with Property Management Companies on various projects and our team members have carried out various tasks to support these companies, both...

legionella sample from lolipop

How to control Legionella - Part 2: the risks and options…

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 18-07-2024

As discussed in Part 1, temperature has limited effectiveness when treating biofilmbacteria (especially mature biofilm) but colonisation of a system with biofilm bacteria may (in the main) be...

legionella control

How to control Legionella - Part 1: the risks and options…

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 18-07-2024

Water undertakers have a responsibility to ensure that ‘wholesome’ water is delivered to the point of entry to buildings, this does not necessarily mean that such waters are free from...

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