The risk of legionella in education facilities and how to conduct appropriate water management
Without implementing water management processes to maintain water safety, educational establishments such as schools, colleges, and universities run a significant risk of exposing staff and students to legionella bacteria. Legionella bacteria is a form of waterborne bacteria that can lead to Legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia that can have fatal consequences for those with …
The importance of testing for legionella bacteria
Routine testing of your water systems for legionella bacteria is crucial for safeguarding the health and well-being of the occupants on your premises. What is legionella bacteria? Legionella is a form of water-borne bacteria. It is usually found in freshwater environments such as ponds, rivers and other natural water sources. However, the bacteria can become …
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Water hygiene services in care homes
Regular water hygiene services are essential to maintaining safe and clean water systems in the care sector. The Care Quality Commission (CQC), an independent health and social care authority for the UK, has cracked down on care homes in recent years that haven’t implemented the correct systems for controlling legionella bacteria. The CQC conducts routine …
Does your business need a legionella risk assessment?
As an employer or property management team in control of any property, you have a legal obligation to conduct regular legionella risk assessments. Completing an assessment is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which was brought into legislation to ensure those responsible provide a duty of care to the …
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