Are You at Greater Risk from Legionnaires Disease in Hot Weather?
Do hosepipe bans, the use of water butts and hot weather increase the risks from Legionnaires’ disease in the garden?
Hot Tub Health Risks from Contaminated Water
Hot tubs present an attractive way to enjoy a dip in some refreshing water. But is that water as refreshing as you think it is? It may look inviting, but it is far from uncommon for people to experience health issues including infections and skin problems.
Are Garden Water Butts Contaminated with Legionella Bacteria?
Recent investigations suggest 95% of UK garden water butts are contaminated with the potentially deadly Legionella bacteria.
Managing Legionnaires Disease in Schools, Colleges & University Buildings
Managing legionella risks in schools and other educational buildings is very important if you are to ensure staff, students and others are safe from the effects of Legionnaires’ disease.
Can Car Washes Spread Legionnaires Disease?
For many of us, washing our car is a job to be done on the weekends. Many people wash theirs by hand using hoses, buckets, and sponges on their driveways and outside their homes. Others go to an automatic car wash to take the hard work out of the task… but are we safe?
Pontiac Fever: The Lesser-Known Relative of Legionnaires’ Disease
Many people have heard of Legionnaires’ disease but may be unfamiliar with the condition known as Pontiac fever. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious illness caused by Legionella bacteria, and it has a fatality rate of around 5% to 30%, according to data gleaned from outbreaks from around the world.
Removing Dead Legs from Hot & Cold Water Pipes
When dead legs are found in water systems they can present a significant risk to people as they encourage the stagnation of water and the growth of potentially dangerous bacteria.
London Training Courses for Legionella Awareness & Responsible Person
From our conveniently located training centre in central London students can develop the skills and competence to meet their legionella management responsibilities with confidence. Each of our courses has been developed to satisfy the requirements of the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8, HSG274 and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards in this important area of safety management.
Facts About Legionnaires Disease
How much do you know about Legionnaires’ disease? Many people are aware it is a disease caused by Legionella bacteria – one that attacks the lungs. As such, it can present much like the flu to start with, which means some cases are not identified as Legionnaires’ disease until after the infection has taken hold.
Mycobacteria in Water: Things to Be Aware Of
Mycobacteria are a group of rod-shaped bacteria that can cause several diseases in humans including tuberculosis and leprosy. Around 20 of the 90 known species can cause illness. The bacteria are not believed to spread from one person to another; rather, they are thought to spread via environmental means. This is particularly notable in non-tuberculosis mycobacteria, or NTM for short.