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Being a landlord comes with many responsibilities and legal obligations, although what these are will depend on if you are a residential or commercial landlord. An area of care that seems to be unclear for many residential landlords is around the...

In a nutshell, a written scheme of control is a comprehensive risk management document identifying measures taken to control your water systems and reduce the risk of exposure to legionella bacteria. It is also used as a record of any and all actions...

The bacterium legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as ponds, rivers, lakes and reservoirs. However, the conditions in these sources are very rarely optimum for the bacteria to thrive, so it is uncommon for...

Safety concerns when using paint spray booths are paramount, as there are a number of hazards which can impact the wellbeing of your staff. The most obvious of which is combustibility – when using a fine spray of chemicals, you have to be careful to keep...

Health & Safety Executive regulations mean it is legally your company’s basic responsibility to protect staff and customers from the dangers of the potentially fatal legionella bacteria.  The HSE states that, someone in your company must be put in...

It may feel like you’re going to get a resounding ‘yes’ to this question, and in certain sectors, such as healthcare, this is the case. But legal requirements and good practice are not one and the same thing, and there is some confusion about who has a...

As the saying goes, ‘you can’t put a price on peace of mind’. But, in the case of legionella, now you actually can! We have just launched a new DIY testing kit, giving reassurance on this one issue at least, for only £40. Perfect for landlords, B&B...

Given that the legionella virus is only active between the temperatures of 20oC and 45oC, it seems reasonable to assume that, if you use an ice machine - or have an ice machine or cool water dispenser integrated into your fridge/freezer - you ought to be...

As the optimum temperatures that allow the legionella bacteria to thrive are between 25oC and 45oC, the World Health Organisation’s advice is to maintain cold water below 20°C and hot water above 50°C. In cold water Lower water temperatures don’t kill...

As an employer, facilities manager or landlord, it’s your responsibility to take actions in order to control the risks associated with the Legionella bacteria. As a duty holder, you are required to make an assessment of the risks or hire someone who is...