Do Universities Need an Authorising Engineer to Combat Legionella? In this water safety review the experts at Legionella Control International consider how universities, colleges and other learning providers can benefit from the services of an experienced, independent advisor, called an Authorising Engineer (Water) to help mitigate their regulatory compliance risks from legionella bacteria and Leg
When Should You Test for Legionella?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerWhen Should You Test for Legionella? In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International provide answers to the question … when should you test for legionella? The review looks at the risks caused by Legionella bacteria in man-made water systems and how those with responsibility can control them to stay the […]
How an Authorising Engineer (Water) Can Reduce Water Safety Risk
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerHow an Authorising Engineer (Water) Reduces Water Safety Risk In this water safety review the experts at Legionella Control International consider the role of the authorising engineer (water) and look at how they can help mitigate regulatory compliance risk from Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease in healthcare and other workplace environments. The article briefly outlines […]
How to Reduce Legionella Risk in Construction Projects
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerHow to Reduce Legionella Risk in Construction Projects In this expert review the construction safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight what can be done to reduce legionella risk across the construction sector to prevent Legionnaires disease on-site. The review looks at evidence that reveals construction environments pose a higher risk from Legionnaires’ disease, what [&he
ECDC Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance Report 2020
/in Guidance, International, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerECDC Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance Report 2020 In this article the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International review the latest Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance Report published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The review looks at the main findings from the ECDC report including the number of reported cases and how this […]
What Are the UK’s Legionella Regulations?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerWhat Are the UK’s Legionella Regulations? In this regulatory compliance review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight the UK’s main legionella regulations and explain what they mean for those responsible for workplace safety. The review looks at why we need legionella regulations in the first place. It then goes on to highlight […]
Commercial Property and Legionella: Responsibilities for Control
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Stuart DoonerCommercial Property and Legionella: Clarifying Responsibilities for Control In this water safety review the experts at Legionella Control International review how responsibilities for the control of legionella in commercial properties are assigned, and what can be done to improve management processes to reduce the risk of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. The article outlines the […]
BS 7592:2022 Sampling for Legionella Bacteria
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerBS 7592:2022 Sampling for Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight some of the key changes to the updated British Standard BS 7592:2022, dealing with sampling for legionella bacteria in water systems. The review looks at why it is important to examine the real […]
Is Legionella a Legal Requirement? 5 Steps to Compliance
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerIs Legionella a Legal Requirement? 5 Essential Steps to Compliance In this regulatory compliance review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International answer one of the most frequently asked questions posed by our new clients … is the control of legionella a legal requirement in the UK? The review looks at what your legal […]
Improving Water Safety Compliance in Large & Complex Facilities
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerImproving Water Safety Compliance in Large, Complex & Multi-Site Facilities Do you have responsibility for workplace legionella and water safety? If you do then you’ll recognise that compliance with the plethora of rules, regulations, guidance and best practice is becoming ever more onerous and complex. Add to this scenario the management of large or multi-site […]
Do Universities Need an Authorising Engineer to Combat Legionella?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerDo Universities Need an Authorising Engineer to Combat Legionella? In this water safety review the experts at Legionella Control International consider how universities, colleges and other learning providers can benefit from the services of an experienced, independent advisor, called an Authorising Engineer (Water) to help mitigate their regulatory compliance risks from legionella bacteria and Leg