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Legionella Risk - Drains traps on Air Handling Units
by Jonathan Twaites, on 20-03-2024
There is often not a large overlap between ventilation and water, the guidance in ACoP L8 and HSG274 do not discuss Legionella issues in air distribution systems as these are not considered...
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How to check your Legionella risk assessment is compliant?
by Charlie Brain, on 05-03-2024
In this blog we discuss the ‘Legionella risk assessment’ and whether it is suitable to ensure compliance with regulations and guidance.
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Legionella control for hospices and health estates.
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 26-02-2024
To determine an appropriate and proportionate control strategy for the safe management of waterborne bacteria such as Legionella species (spp.), it’s prudent to understand the differences between...
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Tips for the control of waterborne pathogens in healthcare
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-02-2024
The use of ‘temperature’ is the accepted and ‘traditional' method of control for ensuring waterborne bacteria such as Legionella within healthcare domestic water distribution systems (ACoP L8, ...
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The Hidden Dangers in Hospital Water Systems
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-02-2024
Due to their complex design and often considerable size, hospital water systems can harbour a multitude of pathogens and microorganisms. Amongst the most common in healthcare water systems are...
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Water Safety - Disinfection of Minor Works
by Jonathan Twaites, on 13-02-2024
How to deal with minor works so that they are installed correctly and do not pose a risk to the current installation is a key part of design control. The last thing we need is a new installation to...
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Legionella Risk Assessments and my Water Safety Plan
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 06-02-2024
Whereas previous Water Hygiene Centre blogs offer details on legionella risk assessment and Water Safety Plans, this blog explores the relationship between the two documents.
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Legionella Training - Why should you refresh yours?
by Peter Gunn, on 01-02-2024
Many Estates and Facilities staff may well say the basics of Legionella training don’t fundamentally change over time – indeed what worked 30 years ago, works just as well today, especially if we...
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5 Top Tips for Water Hygiene Management
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 31-01-2024
In this blog, we suggest five ways Estates Managers should be prepared to manage water safely…
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What are adequate Schematics for managing Legionella?
by Roy Sullivan, on 10-01-2024
Schematic drawings are an important and integral part of the tools you have available to you when preparing your Water Safety Plan and Written Scheme of Control. They are often left undisturbed and...
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