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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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‘Keeping Cool’ – Legionella risk in the Summer
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 13-08-2025
As the summer heat kicks in, it's essential to discuss something that may not be on everyone's radar: Legionella risk. You might be wondering, what’s the deal with Legionnaires’ disease during these...
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Management of dead legs and blind ends in water systems
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 29-07-2025
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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Legionella Risk in Dental Practices
Legionella Risk in Dental Practices
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 22-04-2025
Dental practices, like all other healthcare premises, have a legal duty to provide safe care and treatment to patients and comply with Health and Safety law. Dental practices are typically supplied...
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Legionella Risk in Care Homes
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 18-02-2025
The term ‘care home’ may describe a wide range of properties of varying size and complexity catering to people with a wide range of needs. Whilst care providers tend to specialise in a particular...
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Legionella Control for Housing
Legionella Control for Housing
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 20-11-2024
Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their tenants by keeping the property safe and free from health hazards.
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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.
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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...
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Why should you have a Water Safety Project Design Review?
Why should you have 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...
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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 ...
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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...
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