With commercial aviation becoming an increasingly routine part of our every day lives, very few air passengers who embark on a flight ever consider a plane as a vehicle of infection. However, air travel has introduced its own particular hygiene issues such as waste disposal, airborne disease, contaminated food stuffs and the transmission of illness by rodents and flying insects.
Legionella testing using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques is one of a number of ways that can be used to determine whether Legionella bacteria is present in a water sample. With the ability to get same day quantitative results, some industry experts believe it is the legionella test of choice when there is a possible outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, where time is critical and analysi
Legionella is a bacterium that is commonly found in natural water sources such as lakes, reservoirs and rivers, usually in small concentrations that pose no threat to public health. However, once this water enters man-made, engineered water systems such as fire fighting sprinkler systems, under certain environmental conditions there is a risk that any Legionella bacteria that are present in the wa
Metalworking fluids (MWF’s), often also be referred to as soap, slurry, coolants or suds are used to provide cooling and lubrication to metals during cutting, engineering and fabrication processes.
Spa pools, which encompass hot tubs, Jacuzzis and whirlpools have become increasingly popular in the UK. With many people installing hot tubs in their own homes, they are also a common feature in sports centres, hotels, health clubs, holiday villages and cruise ships. Providing a relaxing and pleasant experience for bathers, it is expected that as spa pools become more and more affordable, their p
The role of the Authorising Engineer for water services is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in hospitals, healthcare environments and other large institutional and commercial facilities where the risks from Legionnaires’ disease, legionella and other waterborne pathogens require expert management to ensure compliance with the law.
More and more people are becoming aware of the dangers of legionella, the bacteria that causes the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease. But legionella isn’t the only water-borne bacteria that can be dangerous and that people should be aware of.
As the UK’s leading legionella risk management experts, Legionella Control International offer a wide range of United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited legionella testing and water sampling services that can be tailored to meet your exact needs and requirements
With care homes often accommodating residents who are considered to be at an increased risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease, the control of Legionella bacteria in such care facilities is essential.
June 2014 saw the release of the second edition of the Health and Safety Executive’s HSG220 ‘Health and Safety in Care Homes’ document. HSG220, as its title suggests covers a range of health and safety issues encountered in the operation and management of care homes, including a dedicated chapter on the control of legionella.