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Mycobacterium abscessus in healthcare water systems

Mycobacterium Abscessus in Healthcare Water Systems

8th February 2023/in Compliance, Guidance, International, Legionella, News /by Simon Dooner

The Dangers of Mycobacterium Abscessus in Healthcare Water Systems In this article the healthcare water safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight the dangers posed by Mycobacterium abscessus in healthcare water systems. The review begins by looking at where environmental mycobacteria can be found and under what circumstances this bacterium become a danger to human […]

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The importance of water safety in new building design

The Importance of Water Safety in New Building Design

12th January 2023/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

The Importance of Water Safety in New Building Design Projects In this article the construction safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight the importance of water safety in new building design projects, with a clear focus on getting things right… first time. The review looks at how legionella and general water safety problems can be […]

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Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from a Shower?

Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from a Shower?

20th December 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from a Shower? In this expert water safety article, the legionella specialists at Legionella Control International answer one of the most frequently asked questions we hear… can you catch Legionnaires’ disease from a shower? The article looks at why some showers can be more dangerous than others, how they become […]

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Mycobacteria abscessus contaminated water supply

Mycobacteria Abscessus Contaminated Water Kills Two Hospital Patients

6th December 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, International, News /by Simon Dooner

Hospital Water Supply Contaminated With Mycobacteria Abscessus Kills Two Patients A UK coroner has ruled that the deaths of two women, Anne Martinez and Karen Starling, followed exposure to Mycobacteria abscessus. An inquest has found that they were likely to have contracted the infection from a contaminated water supply at the new site for the […]

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What is a Water Safety Audit?

What is a Water Safety Audit?

24th November 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

What are the benefits of a water safety audit? If you are looking for information about the benefits of a water safety audit and how one could help improve regulatory compliance for your business… then read on. In this review the water safety experts at Legionella Control International explain what this type of safety audit […]

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How to Take Water Samples for Legionella Testing

How to Take Water Samples for Legionella Testing

8th November 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

How to Take Water Samples for Legionella Testing In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a detailed look at the correct way to take water samples for legionella testing. The review begins by looking at why you should sample your water systems in the first place. It then goes […]

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How to Deal with Biofilm in Water Systems

How to Deal with Biofilm in Water Systems

13th October 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

How to Deal with Biofilm in Water Systems In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a look at problematic biofilm, what it is and how to deal with it when it colonises man-made water systems. The review explains what biofilm is and why it becomes a problem in water […]

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When Should You Test for Legionella?

When Should You Test for Legionella?

3rd October 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

When Should You Test for Legionella? In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International provide answers to the question … when should you test for legionella? The review looks at the risks caused by Legionella bacteria in man-made water systems and how those with responsibility can control them to stay the […]

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How an Authorising Engineer (Water) Reduces Water Safety Risk?

How an Authorising Engineer (Water) Can Reduce Water Safety Risk

26th September 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

How an Authorising Engineer (Water) Reduces Water Safety Risk In this water safety review the experts at Legionella Control International consider the role of the authorising engineer (water) and look at how they can help mitigate regulatory compliance risk from Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease in healthcare and other workplace environments. The article briefly outlines […]

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How to reduce legionella risk in construction projects

How to Reduce Legionella Risk in Construction Projects

14th September 2022/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon Dooner

How to Reduce Legionella Risk in Construction Projects In this expert review the construction safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight what can be done to reduce legionella risk across the construction sector to prevent Legionnaires disease on-site. The review looks at evidence that reveals construction environments pose a higher risk from Legionnaires’ disease, what [&he

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