If you asked a group of 100 random people which area of their home was most likely to see the most bacteria, what do you think they’d say? Most people would probably think of the bathroom and, more specifically, the toilet. Even though most of us regularly clean the toilet, surely there would be bacteria there more than anywhere else.
Hybrid or Home Working and Water Safety: Where Do Offices Stand?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerHybrid or Home Working and Water Safety: Where Do Offices Stand? COVID-19 has changed the world and the way we all live and work. In some countries, lockdowns are easing, and vaccines are helping those in charge relax the strict rules we’ve all been living under for over a year.
Adiabatic Cooling Systems and Legionnaires’ Disease
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerAdiabatic Cooling Systems & Legionnaires’ Disease In this article our cooling tower specialists consider the selection of adiabatic cooling systems over the more traditional evaporative cooling towers, and how their use can impact the risks associated with Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease.
5 Ways to Maintain Building Water Safety
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon Dooner5 Ways to Maintain Water System Safety In this article our water safety specialists focus on the management and control of Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens in building water systems. Our experts highlight five key areas that can help those responsible for water safety compliance meet their responsibilities in this specialist area of health […]
Legionella Risk Assessor Job – London & South East
/in Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerCan Point-of-Use Water Filters Control Legionella Risk?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerCan Point-of-Use Water Filters Control Legionella, Pseudomonas & Other Waterborne Pathogens? This expert water safety article looks at the role of point-of-use water filters, and asks if they can be used to control the health risks from legionella, pseudomonas and other waterborne pathogens that can contaminate engineered water systems.
Birthing Pools & Legionnaires’ Disease
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerIn this article our healthcare water safety specialists look at the use of birthing pools and consider if they create a risk from Legionnaires’ disease. The article looks at how birthing pools are typically used both in hospitals and at home, what factors can increase legionella risks, and what steps can be taken to keep people safe when using such pools.
Top Bacteria and Germ Hot Spots in the Home
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerIf you asked a group of 100 random people which area of their home was most likely to see the most bacteria, what do you think they’d say? Most people would probably think of the bathroom and, more specifically, the toilet. Even though most of us regularly clean the toilet, surely there would be bacteria there more than anywhere else.
How to Deal with Positive Legionella Test Results
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerThis expert water safety article examines how the Responsible Person and others tasked with ensuring workplace water safety deal with positive legionella test results.
Legionella Control for Architects, Engineers & Construction Professionals
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerThis water safety article looks at the control of legionella risks in new construction projects, paying particular attention to the role of the architect, building services engineers and construction professionals in mitigating water systems risk during the design and construction stages, and beyond.
Legionella in Homes – Investigating Legionnaires’ Disease
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerThis article considers the risks associated with legionella in private homes, focusing on the role of local health regulators when investigating outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in the community.