What is an Expert Witness You may have heard the term expert witness before but are unsure of the details or intention behind the term. They sometimes appear as characters in a television courtroom drama, which does suggest how the role plays out. However, we’ll provide details in this article that go beyond the drama […]
Building Services Design and Water Safety Engineering Incorporating good water safety into new building design is becoming increasingly relevant as we start to understand the longer term implications of poor water services design on workplace safety and building lifecycle costs. In this article, our specialist team examine current building services design and construction processes and […]
6 Step Guide to Controlling Legionella Risks in the Workplace If you are in control of a building or facility that uses water in any way, whether that’s as a landlord, an employer, or anyone else who has responsibility for workplace safety, you have a legal responsibility to manage and minimise the risk factors connected […]
Facts About Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections In this article we explore the facts about nontuberculous mycobacteria or NTM with the healthcare water safety specialists at Legionella Control International. The article begins by looking at what nontuberculous mycobacteria is and how common infections are. It then goes on to highlight how people become infected, typical symptoms and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from a Shower? Can you get Legionnaires’ disease from a shower? It’s a question our Legionella experts are asked regularly, and the answer might surprise you. While most domestic showers pose little risk, under certain conditions, they can become breeding grounds for harmful Legionella bacteria. These bacteria thrive in stagnant […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Take Water Samples for Legionella Testing Collecting water samples correctly is a crucial step in testing for Legionella bacteria, which can pose serious health risks if left undetected. Proper sampling ensures that laboratory analysis accurately reflects the presence or absence of contamination in water systems, enabling effective risk management and compliance with relevant […]