Hospital Water Supply Contaminated With Mycobacteria Abscessus Kills Two Patients A UK coroner has ruled that the deaths of two women, Anne Martinez and Karen Starling, followed exposure to Mycobacteria abscessus. An inquest has found that they were likely to have contracted the infection from a contaminated water supply at the new site for the […]
Mycobacteria Abscessus Contaminated Water Kills Two Hospital Patients
/in Compliance, Guidance, International, News /by Simon DoonerHospital Water Supply Contaminated With Mycobacteria Abscessus Kills Two Patients A UK coroner has ruled that the deaths of two women, Anne Martinez and Karen Starling, followed exposure to Mycobacteria abscessus. An inquest has found that they were likely to have contracted the infection from a contaminated water supply at the new site for the […]
What is a Water Safety Audit?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerWhat are the benefits of a water safety audit? If you are looking for information about the benefits of a water safety audit and how one could help improve regulatory compliance for your business… then read on. In this review the water safety experts at Legionella Control International explain what this type of safety audit […]
How to Take Water Samples for Legionella Testing
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerHow to Take Water Samples for Legionella Testing In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a detailed look at the correct way to take water samples for legionella testing. The review begins by looking at why you should sample your water systems in the first place. It then goes […]
How to Deal with Biofilm in Water Systems
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerHow to Deal with Biofilm in Water Systems In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a look at problematic biofilm, what it is and how to deal with it when it colonises man-made water systems. The review explains what biofilm is and why it becomes a problem in water […]
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/in News /by Simon DoonerWhen 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 […]