This expert guide looks at the role of the legionella Responsible Person, training and the question of staff competence. It considers who is suitable to take on the role and what it involves, what they need to know; and why legionella training, skills and competence are vital to the successful implementation of this important water safety role.
Recent research looking at the growth of Legionella bacteria on stainless steel sinks and taps has shown that under certain conditions, the use of this popular metal can increase the health risks associated with the potentially life-threatening Legionnaires’ disease.
Have you ever wondered if you are more at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease when travelling abroad? Our experts consider this question and review recent statistics from the UK’s Health Protection Agency.
Legionnaires disease outbreak in Evergem, Belgium affects 30 people with 2 dead. Legionella from local cooling towers is being investigated as the potential source of the bacteria.
Learn about the effects of global warming, how these influence the growth of Legionella and other bacteria, and what steps can be taken to control the risks.
Learn more about the long-term effects of Legionnaires’ disease? 122 survivors share their experiences revealing that long-term effects of Legionnaires still persist for many.
We look briefly at the first known recorded incident involving the bacterium, the link between biofilm and legionella, the influence of amoebae, what encourages growth, and what measures can be taken to control the risks, especially in water systems.
This article reports on a number of hospital acquired pseudomonas infections at a UK hospital, what happened and how the operators of the hospital dealt with the issues.