For landlords and business owners, there is a requirement to assess whether or not any risks are present in relation to Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease from their water systems. In some cases, the risks may be minimal and no steps may need to be taken to deal with them. However, even if this is the case, a Legionella risk assessment should always be undertaken. Proper records shoul
Engineering Firm Fined for Legionella Problems
/in Compliance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerAn international engineering firm found itself in court last year for failing to properly manage risks associated with Legionella bacteria at two of their UK sites. According to a report on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website, the company had two sites, located in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Can Emergency Eye Wash Stations Harbour Legionella?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerSome bodies of water are better-known as potential sources of Legionalla bacteria than others. Consider hot tubs and cooling towers, for example. Yet while some locations are often highlighted in this way, others rarely hit the headlines, even though they are still potential problem areas.
Legionella Jobs. Risk Assessor South East
/in News /by Simon DoonerLegionella jobs… Legionella Control International are currently recruiting for a senior Legionella risk assessor to join our rapidly expanding risk management advisory team to cover London and south-east England. We are world leading Legionella risk management experts providing independent and impartial advice relating to the risk assessment, control, management and prevention of Legionnaires’ d
Legionnaires Disease Outbreaks 2015 – 2016
/in International, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerWhen proper measures are taken to monitor and control Legionella bacteria, outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease should not occur. However, 2015 saw 15 cases of the disease reported from various locations around the world. To date, five have been reported in 2016.
Manslaughter Charges Against DIY Store as 3 Die from Legionnaires
/in Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerA DIY warehouse at the centre of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in 2012 is to be charged with manslaughter, it has been decided. A total of 21 people fell ill after visiting the warehouse, three of whom died. The warehouse, based in Stoke-on-Trent, had hot tubs on display that had not been properly cleaned or treated.
Legionella Testing, Monitoring & ACOPL L8 Compliance Tools
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerIf you are responsible for monitoring, managing and controlling the presence of Legionella at your business or place of work, it is vital to make sure you have the right training, sufficient budget and compliance tools at your disposal. This will ensure the Legionella testing, monitoring and compliance tasks you must perform are as efficient and effective as possible.
City & Guilds Online Legionella Training Courses
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerIn cases where an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has occurred, it is very often traced back to a facility or location where insufficient work has been done to manage the risks posed by Legionella bacteria. In the UK every business must be sure the risks are identified and managed in accordance with legislation which includes the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8. As such, there should be
What Are Biofilms?
/in Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerA biofilm may sound like something you buy, perhaps to help in experiments with bacterial growth, but in reality the truth is somewhat different. A biofilm consists of a layer of microorganisms that adhere to one another. Together they form a protective layer that encapsulates colonies of bacteria inside the outer shell. Biofilms typically attach to hard surfaces and can be very difficult to remov
Legionella Logbook: Managing Legionella Bacteria
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerFor landlords and business owners, there is a requirement to assess whether or not any risks are present in relation to Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease from their water systems. In some cases, the risks may be minimal and no steps may need to be taken to deal with them. However, even if this is the case, a Legionella risk assessment should always be undertaken. Proper records shoul
Landlords Legionella Responsibilities: Are Letting Agents Getting It Wrong?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Stuart DoonerAre letting agents getting it wrong regarding landlords’ Legionella responsibilities? It would seem so, according to a report issued on the UK’s Health & Safety Executive website. It would appear that some letting agents and property management consultants assume far more must be done in this sector than is actually required by law.