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Water Hygiene: The Crucial Role of Backflow Protection
by Antony Paskin, on 22-09-2023
Water is undoubtedly one of our most precious resources, and ensuring its quality and safety is of utmost importance. We rely on a complex network of pipes, valves, and connections to deliver clean...
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BS8680: Key Components of a Water Safety Plan
by Antony Paskin, on 12-09-2023
Access to safe and clean water is a fundamental human right and a crucial aspect of public health. To ensure the provision of safe water, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed comprehensive...
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Legionella Checklist for Universities and Academies
by Antony Paskin, on 05-09-2023
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...
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Water Hygiene Audits: The What, the Who and the Why
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 01-09-2023
If you are responsible for estate management in a healthcare organisation, you will already appreciate the importance of complying with Regulations such as MHSWR, COSHH, Water Supply (Water...
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What is an Authorising Engineer (Water)?
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 30-08-2023
The title “Authorising Engineer (Water)” is not new. It has been used for some time in industry and in the Ministry of Defence, where high-risk activities require a competent person to oversee and...
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Local Authorities - Do we need an Authorising Engineer (Water)?
by Daniel Pitcher, on 29-08-2023
I guess the first question is, what is an ‘Authorising Engineer (Water)’? A review of the HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L8) and the supporting HSG 274 Part 2 document shows there is no...
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HSE ACoP L8 & HSG274: Understanding the Basics
HSE ACoP L8 & HSG274: Understanding the Basics
by Antony Paskin, on 18-08-2023
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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Pipework Sizing; Why does it matter when controlling Legionella?
by Roy Sullivan, on 11-08-2023
When carrying out a project that involves installing domestic hot and cold-water systems, be it a refurbishment or a new build, the hot and cold pipework must be sized correctly for the system to...
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Expansion Vessels and Legionella risk
by Roy Sullivan, on 03-08-2023
Expansion vessels are an important integral part of pressurised hot and cold-water systems, particularly in larger systems such as hospitals. They can also be referred to as pressure vessels or...
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Keep Calm and Carry on Flushing…
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 26-07-2023
Above all, three factors determine the likelihood of Legionella bacteria colonising a water system: Water temperature; Cleanliness; i.e. availability of nutrients and shelter; Water age; i.e. the...
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