Oct 31, 2022 | Legionella
For landlords and other building or business owners who are responsible for managing hot and cold water systems in any of a broad range of residential and commercial premises, it is crucial to be alert to the risks of legionella bacteria, and the associated...
Oct 26, 2022 | Legionella
Since the identification in the late 1970s of the lung infection that came to be known as Legionnaires’ disease – the name owing to the fact that this arose from a large pneumonia outbreak among attendees of an American legion convention – it has been crucial for...
Mar 16, 2022 | Legionella
As difficult as it might be for some to imagine, there was a time – only a few generations ago – when health and safety law in the UK was much more haphazard and challenging to keep track of, than it is now. While various health and safety laws began to be introduced...
Dec 16, 2021 | Legionella
It is crucial for employers, landlords and others responsible for the control of premises to be well-informed on what their duties are in health and safety law. Legionella bacteria, for instance, can – if the conditions lend themselves to it – arise in manmade water...
Nov 25, 2021 | Legionella
It is crucial for employers and those otherwise in control of premises such as nursing and residential homes to be aware of the risks posed by the growth of legionella bacteria, which is especially likely to occur in man-made water systems. Unfortunately, for a number...
Sep 22, 2021 | Legionella
An ever-pressing priority for property managers, employers and landlords is to identify, manage and minimise the risks that legionella may present to the property, facility or workplace for which they are responsible. Indeed, legionella risk assessments are legally...
