2019 Kettering Fairmont custodian death also linked to Legionella
As Fairmont High School deals with recent positive tests for Legionella bacteria in its water, the school confirmed Thursday that a former Fairmont custodian died 14 months ago, also with links to Legionella. Read the full article here
Three Blaenau Gwent schools closed as legionella found in pipes
Three schools will remain closed after bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease was found in pipes. Read the full article here
BSI – Free New guidance available to download – Safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic
BSI has developed a guidance document to assist organizations as they adjust the way they work, to protect workers and other people in their work This document is not a formal standard, but a set of guidelines, developed at pace, using an agile process. The first version of the guidelines has been reviewed by an… Read more »
University of Dundee – Biofilm activity survey
The data collected contains no personal details and will be used for research purposes. The findings of the survey will be published after collation and analysis. All data collected in this survey will be stored securely by the University of Dundee for a period of 5-years. The content of the survey will be shared with collaborators based at Manchester Metropolitan University and the National… Read more »
Minimising the risk of legionella in Caravan & Holiday Parks
As people are becoming far more aware of, legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. It’s actually far more common than was firstly believed, with more and more cases being diagnosed. Read the full article here
Isle of Wight reopening businesses warned about the danger of legionella bacteria in dormant water systems
Before businesses reopen on 4th July, Public Health England are reminding businesses to check their water systems are safe. Read the full article here
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Business Support
Relevant local updates for Businesses regarding the Coronavirus escalation – In addition to the information on this page also visit Guidance from Central Government Government Advice for Business or view a summary on the Torridge website. Read the full article here
Preventing Legionnaires’ disease: companies must act now before workplace reoccupation
Preventing the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease is a key consideration for landlords and property managers as the workforce begins returning to the office. Read the full article here
US Insurers Eye Legionnaires’ Disease Safeguards as Buildings Reopen From Lockdowns
Commercial insurers are scrutinizing building managers’ efforts to avoid outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease as they reopen movie theaters, gyms, schools and offices that had been closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, industry sources told Reuters. Read the full article here
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Independent Review publishes its Report
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Independent Review has published its report into the design, build, commissioning and maintenance of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and Royal Hospital for Children (RHC). Read the full article here







