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.
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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.
If you are involved in the care home sector it is vital that you understand the dangers associated with Legionella bacteria and the potentially fatal consequences of Legionnaire’s disease that it can cause. Care homes cater for some of the most vulnerable members of our society, many of whom are at a higher risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease. WIth a number of recent prosecutions by the He
Staying on top of waterborne diseases becomes significantly easier with Legionella Control International’s City & Guilds accredited legionella training courses, seminars and practical skills-based workshops. Held both in classroom environments and online, the accredited legionella training courses cover everything risk managers need to know about the prevention and control of the water borne disea
Testing and regularly monitoring hot water temperatures at a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) to ensure the hot water temperature is at least 50°C is an important legionella risk management task. Find out how to do it with this short video.
Testing and regularly monitoring cold water temperatures to ensure the incoming water supply and any stored cold water remains at a temperature of less than 20°C is an important legionella risk management task. Find out how to do it with this short video.