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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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TVC testing explained & how applicable it is to sample?
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 26-07-2023
In this blog, we explain what a TVC sample is, what the results mean, and when a TVC sample can help inform on water safety…
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The Water Safety Group, explained....
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 29-06-2023
This group, the ‘water safety group’ (WSG), isn’t a new idea! The concept of the WSG was first described in the Department of Health’s HTM04-01 2012 addendum and the subsequent revision of the...
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A Day in the Life… of an Authorising Engineer (Water)
by Peter Gunn, on 28-06-2023
Hello, I’m Peter, one of several Senior Consultants at the Water Hygiene Centre. I’m based in the East Midlands. I joined the company in 2010 and work with clients within both Central and Northern...
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Local Authorities & Legionella Risk
by Peter Gunn, on 23-06-2023
For almost all Local Authorities in England, Legionnaires Disease prevention' remains a difficult and costly balancing act. Local government in England operates under either a one tier system -...
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Legionella Risk - Appointment of Contractors for Local Authorities
by Water Hygiene Centre, on 21-06-2023
This blog looks at the considerations any local authority should make in determining how to appoint a contractor/contractors to support them to ensure that water systems are free from microbiological...
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