A HSE report on an outbreak of Legionnaires disease in Edinburgh that killed 4 people and hospitalised 45 others in 2012 is currently being studied by a dedicated health and safety unit at the Crown service. A total of 92 people were affected costing NHS
Read moreMillbrook Primary School in Southampton has been closed all week after legionella bacteria was found in its water system, now after having the pipework isolated and treated they are ready to re-open. For more information just click on the links below http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire- 25727045http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/education/10939498.School_to_reopen_after_legionella_scare/
Read moreThe Health and Safety Executive has revised the Legionnaires disease ACOP (approved code of practise) helping provide clarity on what are legal requirements and what is guidance for people who have duty of care, including employers; those in control of premises;
Read moreRoyal Derby hospital have staff working through the night after traces of the Legionella bacteria were found in the hot water system. Click on the following link for more information http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Hospital-staff-work-night-clear-killer-bacteria/story-19952753-detail/story.html#axzz2i3qpBXXQ
Read moreA Scottish hospital has been ordered to implement a Legionella prevention policy after failing to act after an inspection in 2011. To read the full story please read the link below http://news.stv.tv/scotland/241444-glasgows-western-infirmary-told-to-act-after-delay-to-legionella-policy/ Please call us if you would like assistance in implementing a Legionella prevention policy.
Read moreScottish health officials are recommending that warning signs are put on to bags of compost as the fifth victim of legionella longbeachae has been identified since August. Legionella longbeachae is now the second most common strain of legionnaires disease with Scotland having 15 cases
Read moreEastern High School in Cardiff is closed for a fourth day following the discovery of Legionella bacteria. Click the itv link below to read more. http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2013-09-17/legionella-closes-school-for-a-fourth-day/
Read moreThe parents of children who attend a primary school in Edinburgh have been sent letters warning them to look out for legionella symptoms as the bacteria was found in the school water system. To read more on the story click on the link below http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/education/legionella-found-in-cramond-primary-school-water-1-3095119 If you have
Read moreMenzieshill Centre in Dundee has reportedly closed the male changing rooms after it is believed to have found traces of the legionella bacteria in the showers. Dundee Council refuse to confirm or deny these reports. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/dundee/legionella-scare-at-menzieshill-centre-1.127562
Read moreBasildon University Hospital offers apologies after being fined £350,00 for failing to protect its patients from contracting Legionnaires disease. Click on the following link to read the apology http://www.itv.com/news/london/update/2013-09-04/hospital-apologies-after-being-hit-with-legionella-fine/
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