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Hot Water & Hot Surfaces: Identifying Scalding Risks
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerIn the first part of this article we examined the need to manage the risks associated with hot water and hot surfaces. We highlighted the fact that some people are at greater risk than others to the dangers such high temperatures can pose. We also explored the need to manage the legionella risk that can come from water systems and how water temperature is often used as a control mechanism.
New Training Course Brings Essential Skills In-House
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Key Changes to HTM 04-01 for Water Safety Management in Hospitals
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/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerIn this article (part 1 of 2) we consider the management of burning and scalding injuries from both hot water and hot surfaces. We’ll look at how hot is too hot, who is at risk and what we can do to manage these risks more effectively.
Practical Legionella Training
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerNew practical compliance focused Legionella training course launched – save money, take better control and ensure best practice. Learn where, when and how to take accurate hot and cold water temperatures; flush little used outlets, clean and disinfect showerheads, maintain TMVs, inspect water tanks and calorifiers, and carry-out other important Legionella compliance tasks.
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