6 Step Guide to Controlling Legionella Risks in the Workplace If you are in control of a building or facility that uses water in any way, whether that’s as a landlord, an employer, or anyone else who has responsibility for workplace safety, you have a legal responsibility to manage and minimise the risk factors connected […]
Travel Advice: How to Avoid Legionnaires’ Disease on Holiday
/in Guidance, International, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerTravel Advice: How to Avoid Legionnaires’ Disease on Holiday In this article, our expert legionella and water safety specialists take a look at the risks of contracting Legionnaires’ disease while on holiday, and what travellers can do to protect themselves. The article gives travellers some simple, but very effective advice on things they can do […]
6 Step Guide to Controlling Legionella Risks
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon Dooner6 Step Guide to Controlling Legionella Risks in the Workplace If you are in control of a building or facility that uses water in any way, whether that’s as a landlord, an employer, or anyone else who has responsibility for workplace safety, you have a legal responsibility to manage and minimise the risk factors connected […]
Facts About Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerFacts About Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections In this article we explore the facts about nontuberculous mycobacteria or NTM with the healthcare water safety specialists at Legionella Control International. The article begins by looking at what nontuberculous mycobacteria is and how common infections are. It then goes on to highlight how people become infected, typical symptoms and […]
Exploring the Link Between Legionnaires’ Disease and Pneumonia
/in Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerExploring the Link Between Legionnaires’ Disease and Pneumonia Most of us have heard of Legionnaires’ disease and we are all likely to be aware of pneumonia too, but did you know there is a link between the two? There are many illnesses and conditions that can affect the lungs. Legionnaires’ disease presents as a serious […]
Legionella and Public Bathrooms: Are They Safe to Use?
/in Guidance, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerLegionella and Public Bathrooms: Are They Safe to Use? In this article, the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a look at the potential health risks caused by the generation of aerosols in public bathrooms and whether you should be taking more care when flushing the toilet. The article focuses on flushing processes […]
Mycobacterium Abscessus in Healthcare Water Systems
/in Compliance, Guidance, International, Legionella, News /by Simon DoonerThe Dangers of Mycobacterium Abscessus in Healthcare Water Systems In this article the healthcare water safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight the dangers posed by Mycobacterium abscessus in healthcare water systems. The review begins by looking at where environmental mycobacteria can be found and under what circumstances this bacterium become a danger to human […]
The Importance of Water Safety in New Building Design
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerThe Importance of Water Safety in New Building Design Projects In this article the construction safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight the importance of water safety in new building design projects, with a clear focus on getting things right… first time. The review looks at how legionella and general water safety problems can be […]
Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from a Shower?
/in Compliance, Guidance, Legionella /by Simon DoonerCan You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from a Shower? Can you get Legionnaires’ disease from a shower? It’s a question our Legionella experts are asked regularly, and the answer might surprise you. While most domestic showers pose little risk, under certain conditions, they can become breeding grounds for harmful Legionella bacteria. These bacteria thrive in stagnant […]
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 […]