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Are You at Greater Risk from Legionnaires Disease in Hot Weather?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Stuart DoonerDo hosepipe bans, the use of water butts and hot weather increase the risks from Legionnaires’ disease in the garden?
Avoidable Waterborne Illnesses Costing US Healthcare Billions
/in International, Legionella, News /by Stuart DoonerHere we take a look at the impact of waterborne illnesses on US healthcare costs and consider whether there are lessons to be learned for the UK and other countries around the world.
Hot Tub Health Risks from Contaminated Water
/in Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerHot 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?
/in Guidance, Legionella, News /by Stuart DoonerRecent investigations suggest 95% of UK garden water butts are contaminated with the potentially deadly Legionella bacteria.
HSE to Proactively Target Legionella Compliance in 2018-2019
/in Compliance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerThe Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Business Plan for 2018-2019 makes interesting reading from a water safety and legionella control perspective. The plan spotlights legionella as a high-consequence risk, grouped alongside fairgrounds and major construction projects.
Managing Legionnaires Disease in Schools, Colleges & University Buildings
/in Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerManaging 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?
/in Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerFor 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
/in Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerMany 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
/in Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerWhen 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.
BUPA care home fined £3m after Legionnaires death
/in Legionella, News /by Stuart DoonerA fatal case of Legionnaires’ disease at an Essex care home in 2015 has resulted in a £3 million fine for BUPA after the Health and Safety Executive prosecuted the company for a series of management failings.