How to test for legionella in water

How to test for legionella in water

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...
How often should you carry out a legionella risk assessment?

How often should you carry out a legionella risk assessment?

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...
Who can carry out a legionella risk assessment?

Who can carry out a legionella risk assessment?

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...