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Legionella in schools, colleges and universities

University, College and School Legionella Training

by Charlie Brain, on 29-05-2025

A simple internet search using the words, “Legionella and Schools” identifies many news articles with instances of schools being closed following a Legionella “outbreak”.

Head Teachers Role in Controlling Legionella Risk in Schools

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 06-05-2025

If you are a Head Teacher what are your responsibilities in relation to preventing or controlling Legionella in your school?

A Legionella Checklist for Private Healthcare

by Peter Gunn, on 28-01-2025

The private or independent healthcare sector in the UK is largely made up of hospitals and clinics run independently of the National Health Service (NHS). Commonly administered by a commercial...

Cold Water Storage Tanks - Legionella risk and how do we control it?

by Roy Sullivan, on 07-11-2024

Cold water storage tanks are an integral part of most cold-water distribution systems. They provide resilience when the supply from your water supplier or undertaker becomes interrupted, for...

Legionella Facilities Management Companies

Facilities Management guide to controlling Legionella Risk

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 15-08-2024

As a Facilities Management company, what are your responsibilities when it comes to the control of waterborne pathogens such as legionella (amongst others)? Well, it may be as simple as what is...

Property Management - Legionella in offices

Property Management: Legionella Risk in Commercial Offices

by Charlie Brain, on 12-08-2024

Commercial Offices in the UK have experienced an interesting life since the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The usage of these types of buildings has perhaps changed from the...

Property Management Guide to Legionella Risk Assessments

by Charlie Brain, on 08-08-2024

If you are a Property Management Company, you will typically take responsibility for the management, maintenance, security, and upkeep of a variety of properties. These properties may include ...

Legionella Risk: New Builds – Pitfalls and Downfalls

by Peter Gunn, on 05-08-2024

The handover of any new build or construction project is the culmination of a complex process often providing much-needed facilities.

Property Management guide to an Authorising Engineer (Water)

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 31-07-2024

For several years as an organisation, we have worked with Property Management Companies on various projects and our team members have carried out various tasks to support these companies, both...

Water Safety Projects: Design Control – Getting it right!

by Roy Sullivan, on 16-07-2024

Historically, the interface between stakeholders involved in projects (i.e. new developments or refurbishments) and the Water Safety Group [WSG] has always been somewhat limited. This may be due...

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