Search results with tag "Legionella control"
HSE ACOP L8 - Legionella Control
legionellacontrol.comtowers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools. If conditions are favourable, the bacteria may multiply, increasing the risks of legionnaires’ disease, and it is therefore important to control the risks by introducing appropriate measures. 12 Legionella bacteria are widespread in natural water systems, eg rivers and
HEX/12/07: Legionella outbreaks and HSE investigations; an ...
www.hse.gov.ukImprovement and Prohibition Notices served by HSE on duty holders in relation to breaches of legislation on Legionella control (arising from proactive inspections and investigations);
Legionella Control - Department of Health
www1.health.gov.audisease can be serious or even fatal, especially in vulnerable people. In health and aged care settings, the mortality rate from Legionnaires’ disease is as high as 40 per cent. Pontiac fever is a milder infection caused by Legionella that presents with similar respiratory symptoms as Legionnaires’ disease but does not result in pneumonia.