Legionella & Other Pathogens - Resources from Legionella Control

HSE Proactively Target Legionella Risks in 2018-2019

HSE to Proactively Target Legionella Compliance in 2018-2019

The 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

Managing 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 Cause Legionnaires Disease?

Can Car Washes Spread Legionnaires Disease?

For 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

Many 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

When 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

A 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.

Central London courses from Legionella Control

London Training Courses for Legionella Awareness & Responsible Person

From our conveniently located training centre in central London students can develop the skills and competence to meet their legionella management responsibilities with confidence. Each of our courses has been developed to satisfy the requirements of the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8, HSG274 and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards in this important area of safety management.

Reduce legionella risk in hospitals and healthcare

Reducing Risks of Legionnaires Disease in US Hospitals

In June 2017, a memorandum was issued by the USA’s Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, and Survey and Certification Group (CMS), concerning the requirement to reduce the risk of legionella spreading through water systems in US hospitals and healthcare facilities (memo reference S&C 17-30).

Huge Fine for Car Parts Manufacturer after Legionnaires’ Outbreak

A UK car parts manufacturer based in South Tyneside has received a seven-figure fine following two major incidents at the plant inside a 12-month period. The Health and Safety Executive conducted an investigation into the company following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease and an explosion that occurred within the same period.

Chlorine Dioxide: The Perfect Way to Control Legionella Bacteria

Chlorine and chlorine dioxide are two popular, but very different chemicals that are commonly used to treat water against lots of different bugs including legionella and other potentially dangerous bacteria. Both have their advantages and disadvantages especially when it comes to the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems.