Employers, landlords, or those managing premises are responsible for health and safety and must take appropriate measures to minimise the risk of legionella exposure. Keep reading to learn more about how to manage the risk in your workplace. 1. Carry out a legionella risk assessment The person responsible for managing risks must understand your water […]
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Safety Spotlight: Control of Hazardous Substances and Legionella
As part of February’s Hazard of the Month, COSHH, we’re highlighting two key areas: Control of Hazardous Substances and Legionella. Control of Hazardous Substances Employers have a legal responsibility to safeguard workers from exposure to hazardous substances, including: Dust Fumes Chemicals Vapours Mists Nanotechnology Gases Biological agents Germs For substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens, or asthmagens, exposure must […]
Week Commencing 28/10/2024 – In The News
Company fined £900k after legionella risk to residents 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. The deadly bacteria was detected at Vincent Naughton Court following the sampling of its water systems in the communal areas and […]
Safety Spotlight: Legionella, Return To Work, & Return To Work For Managers
As part of March’s Hazard of the Month, Illness, we’re highlighting three key areas: Legionella, Return To Work and Return To Work For Managers. Legionella Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria, such as Legionnaires’ disease, Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia that is potentially fatal – everyone […]