water safety


Water safety: Disinfection of minor works

Jonathan Twaites, Authorising Engineer at Water Hygiene Centre shines a spotlight on minor water works, with tips to check they are installed correctly and not posing a contamination risk to the current installation, which he says is a key part of design control. Read More

Hot water risk assessment – What you need do know?

Charlie Brain, Senior Consultant and Authorising Engineer, at Water Hygiene Centre discusses the importance of a hot water risk assessment and of controlling temperatures on a healthcare site. Read More

UK water sector unites to streamline infrastructure data

Stakeholders of the UK water sector gathered at the House of Lords on Monday 25 October to discuss how technology can help negate leaks and improve safety. Read More

BS8680: Key components of a Water Safety Plan

Antony Paskin at Water Hygiene Centre discusses key parts of a Water Safety Plan including assessing the risks and preparing emergency plans. Read More

Mechanical issue leaves P&O Ferries vessel adrift

The Spirit of Britain, which had been detained by UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), has been cleared to sail again. Read More

BS8580-2 Water quality – Part 2 explained

Peter Gunn, Senior Consultant Water Hygiene Centre Ltd, looks into the new BS 8580-2:2022 Water quality and risk assessments for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Read More

Fisherman’s life saved by crucial decision to utilise safety kit

Fisherman Paul Reed, who went overboard from the Sydney Rose, miles from land, saved his own life by deciding to put on a lifejacket. Read More

Leisure centre trustees fined following pool incident

The trustees of a Kilmarnock leisure centre have been fined after a six-year-old girl nearly drowned in a swimming pool. Read More

Should point of use filters always be a temporary control measure?

Daniel Pitcher provides SHP's readers with an insight into what was discussed in The Healthcare Infection Society's September webinar. Read More

Diving instructor sentenced after trainee dies during dive

A technical diving instructor has been sentenced after he failed to properly assess the competency of two pupils prior to a deep-water dive in Scotland, which ended in a fatality. Read More



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