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Infrequently used outlet flushing
Infrequently used outlet flushing
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 29-11-2022
It is important that those managing or planning the Legionella flushing needs of any Infrequently used outlet consider the task fully, they should not simply apply the controls listed in HSG...
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A day in the life…of a Commercial Manager…
by Richard Mayo, on 16-11-2022
Let me introduce myself, I’m Richard and I am the Commercial Manager at the Water Hygiene Centre. I am based at our Oxfordshire Head Office at Cornbury Park on the edge of the Cotswolds.
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Water Safety: Approved Materials & Individuals Competency
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 04-11-2022
Following changes to the Water Regulatory Advisory Service (WRAS) which took place on the 1st of April 2021 and environmental changes impacting fitting and labelling, our previous blog on Approved...
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Legionella Incident Investigation – What’s involved?
Legionella Incident Investigation – What’s involved?
by Roy Sullivan, on 21-10-2022
Sampling for Legionella should be routinely carried out as indicated by your Legionella risk assessment. A sampling plan can then be created. BS8554 and BS7592-2022 Sampling for Legionella bacteria...
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Controlling the Chain of Infection
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 23-09-2022
If we’re to control the ‘chain of infection’ we must first understand what it entails so that we can identify what is within our control. In doing so, this may enable us to devise and implement an...
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Why am I still getting TVCs after disinfecting and flushing?
Why am I still getting TVCs after disinfecting and flushing?
by Charlie Brain, on 23-08-2022
In this blog, we discuss reasons why a disinfection, sampling, and Legionella flushing regime may not have worked as intended, leaving undesirable levels of TVCs.
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How to efficiently organise meetings.
How to efficiently organise meetings.
by Daniel Pitcher, on 28-07-2022
How many of us have meetings to attend i.e. Water Safety Group or Water Safety Plan workshops? These meetings can either be face to face, over the phone and via Teams and Zoom [the new way of...
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BS 7592: 2022 Sampling for Legionella - What’s new?
BS 7592: 2022 Sampling for Legionella - What’s new?
by Roy Sullivan, on 10-05-2022
BS 7592 has recently undergone a re-write which resulted in extensive changes. There are 3 new annexes with greater emphasis being placed on the competency of all involved in the sampling process.
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Authorising Engineer (Water) - always read the label…
Authorising Engineer (Water) - always read the label…
by Daniel Pitcher, on 27-04-2022
In this blog, we look at some recent experiences when water safety and the Authorising Engineer (Water) role and responsibilities haven’t been understood, along with some explanations as to why...
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Most common ways of contracting Legionnaires’ Disease.
Most common ways of contracting Legionnaires’ Disease.
by Roy Sullivan, on 16-03-2022
Legionnaires’ disease was first recognised in July 1976 and since then more than 60 species have been identified. It is a naturally occurring organism and can be found in ponds, rivers, and lakes....
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