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Believe in the magic of Christmas
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-12-2023
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the joyous festive season, we have something special to share with you. This year, instead of purchasing Christmas cards, we've decided to share some Christmas...
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Legionella risk in RAAC-affected buildings
by Roy Sullivan, on 12-12-2023
Potentially one of the biggest news stories that broke in 2023 was the one about RAAC – Reinforced Autoclaved Aeriated Concrete. This method of construction was widely used from the mid-1950s...
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Management of dead legs and blind ends in water systems
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 12-12-2023
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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Guide to Records & Record Keeping for Water Safety
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 08-12-2023
In this blog, we consider records for water safety. When we say ‘records’ we don’t mean the round vinyl LP type (Handel’s ‘Water Music’, anyone?). No. We are focusing on records that form documented...
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7 Deadly Sins
7 Deadly Sins of Legionella Risk Assessments
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 08-12-2023
Health and Safety regulations and associated guidance require all risks from exposure to Legionella bacteria to be identified and evaluated. Here, we discuss how “Legionella Risk Assessments” can be...
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How to reduce the risk of scalding
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 08-12-2023
This blog sets out some of the risks from scalding to which vulnerable people may be exposed when bathing or showering and the key measures required to protect them.
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Hot Water Risk Assessment - What you need to know!
by Charlie Brain, on 22-11-2023
Dutyholders, employers or premises owners have a duty of care under health and safety law to protect users of their water systems. Today we will discuss the importance of a hot water risk assessment...
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BS8680 Water Safety Plan
BS 8680:2020 Water Quality - Water Safety Plan - Code of practice
by Daniel Pitcher, on 17-11-2023
What does BS8680 on Water Safety Plan - Code of Practice mean to me? During the day-to-day management of domestic water systems, whether large or small, there are occasions when a problem occurs...
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Understanding TVC's
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 16-11-2023
To better understand a ‘total viable count’ (TVC), it may be prudent to ask the following questions: What is a TVC and why do we sample/test for TVC? When do we sample/test for TVC? How do we...
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Legionella Risk Assessment: When do I need one?
by Roy Sullivan, on 15-11-2023
UK legislation places a duty on building owners and those in charge of premises to manage the risks to health and safety associated with water systems.
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