Company fined £600k after prisoner dies due to legionella
December 6, 2024
A company has been fined after it failed to manage the risk of legionella bacteria in the hot and cold water systems at HMP Lincoln. Read More
Why should you complete a water safety project design review?
November 22, 2024
Jonathan Twaites and Andy Clews at Water Hygiene Centre discuss water safety improvements during project design and the guidance that comes with this. Read More
Company fined £900k after legionella risk to residents
October 25, 2024
A company has been fined following an outbreak of legionella at its sheltered housing accommodation in Birkenhead, putting vulnerable residents at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease. Read More
Risks of not completing a Legionella risk assessment on time
September 3, 2024
SHP hears from Charlie Brain, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre on Legionella risk assessments. Read More
Legionella risk: New builds – pitfalls and downfalls
August 9, 2024
Peter Gunn from Water Hygiene Centre looks at the handover of a new buildings and discusses common water safety issues that can come with it. Read More
Positive Legionella count: What’s the next steps?
July 31, 2024
Peter Gunn, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre discusses the actions to take after a water sample tests positive for Legionella. Read More
The independent water safety audit
June 7, 2024
SHP hears from the team at Water Hygiene Centre who break down the process of a water safety audit and provide guidance on each step. Read More
Legionella Management: Who can be appointed as RP, DRP, AP or CP?
April 12, 2024
In this article from Water Hygiene Center, Peter Gunn explores the various roles that exist within an organisation's water safety team. Read More
Legionella risk in RAAC affected buildings
November 29, 2023
Does Legionella risk increase after a building has to close, and how can that risk be minimised if so? Roy Sullivan at Water Hygiene Centre takes a look. Read More
Legionella control for architects and building engineers
October 19, 2023
In this article, Water Hygiene Centre's Roy Sullivan, discusses Legionella control for architects and building engineers including the risks present in hot and cold water systems, regulation and guidance. Read More
