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Your Guide to Legionella Regulatory Compliance for Educational Facilities
Navigating the complex landscape of health and safety regulations can be daunting, particularly when it comes to the control and prevention of Legionella bacteria in educational settings. Here,...
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Top Legionella Prevention Tips for Large Educational Facilities
In large educational facilities with complex water networks, such as schools, colleges, and universities, the risk of Legionella can be significantly heightened. Here, we’ll share our top...
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5 Signs Your School Needs a Legionella Risk Assessment
Overseeing a multitude of responsibilities, you might not fully comprehend the critical role Legionella control plays in preserving a safe educational environment. In this guide, we will delve into...
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A Guide to the Dangers of Legionella in Educational Institutions
Understanding the dangers associated with Legionella and taking effective steps for its control is both a regulatory obligation and a fundamental responsibility to ensure the safety of students,...
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Steps to Prevent Legionella Outbreaks in Healthcare Facilities
Legionella outbreaks in healthcare facilities pose a significant risk to patients and staff, making prevention a top priority. Where stringent regulations govern healthcare practices, it becomes even...
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How to Kill Legionella Bacteria Properly
Learning how to kill Legionella bacteria effectively is vital for the protection of your water systems. As a waterborne bacteria that can grow and spread anywhere, it’s important to know how it can...
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Where Can Legionella Be Found? Everything You Need to Know
Legionella can be found in any purpose-built hot and cold water system. It is a waterborne bacteria that also naturally occurs in freshwater sources like lakes and rivers. Legionella becomes a...
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Reporting Legionella: What You Must Do
In the UK, reporting Legionella bacteria counts in your water system is a legal requirement in certain circumstances: If you are an employer, building manager, landlord, or in charge of health and...
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What Is Legionnaires’ Disease? Essential Information
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia caused by breathing in large amounts of Legionella bacteria. This bacteria is typically found in water sources such as hot tubs, cooling towers, and...
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Is a Legionella Risk Assessment Mandatory?
A Legionella risk assessment is mandatory under UK health and safety law. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 require employers, landlords, and those in control of...
