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Water Safety: An Overview for those Responsible in Healthcare
Legionella: An overview for those in Healthcare
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 04-02-2025
In 2002, the UK’s largest outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease occurred in Barrow in Furness (B-i-F). The investigation report identified six key failures. Continued sporadic cases and evidence of the...
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A Legionella Checklist for Private Healthcare
by Peter Gunn, on 28-01-2025
The private or independent healthcare sector in the UK is largely made up of hospitals and clinics run independently of the National Health Service (NHS). Commonly administered by a commercial...
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How to reduce legionella risk in your hospital
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 23-01-2025
Estates and Facilities teams continue to strive for compliant water systems. Whilst the relatively simplistic tasks we have undertaken for many years, broadly -temperature monitoring and condition...
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Water Coolers in Healthcare Environments
by Peter Gunn, on 21-01-2025
Despite Summer seeming a very long way off post the Christmas period, adequate indoor hydration remains necessary throughout the year.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2024
by Sarah Morley, on 17-12-2024
As 2024 comes to a close and the festive season is nearly upon us, we wanted to spread a little Christmas cheer your way! Our Technical and Operations Managers' children have been busy creating some...
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Legionella Control in Hot and Cold-water Systems
by Andy Clews, on 04-12-2024
Every company has the legal requirement to ensure that their water systems are managed to ensure that Legionella bacteria are controlled in a way that achieves a safe environment.
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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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The Crucial Role of Domestic Staff in Maintaining Water Hygiene
by Charlie Brain, on 12-11-2024
Water hygiene involves proactively managing water systems to ensure they remain safe. Not only for drinking but water is used for bathing, swimming, irrigation, cooking, industrial cooling, and...
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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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What is a Legionella Written Scheme of Control?
by Andy Clews, on 22-10-2024
A Legionella Written Scheme of Control is quite simply it’s a written document that details the characteristics, components, operational methods, and management of your water system to help maintain...
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