24 April Planning for the Return to work – Legionella Risks As a result of the UK lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic many buildings have been closed and unoccupied for several weeks. When businesses start returning to work and buildings are reopened several factors need to be considered; these are being considered in a series of blog articles posted on this site. One risk … Read More
25 September Demand for inquest into Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak Lawyers representing the 48 survivors of Legionnaires Disease as well as the families of the four victims who tragically died in two major Legionnaires’ Disease outbreaks in Stoke-on-Trent in July and Edinburgh in May have called for a Public Inquiry into the problems, describing new safety advice on legionella bacteria as ‘too little, too late’. … Read More
20 June A guide to controlling legionella bacteria (Legionnaires’ disease) As Legionnaires’ disease all too often makes into the headlines, we felt it prudent to issue some advice and guidance about the Legionella and the health risks associated with it. If you are an employer, or someone in control of premises, including landlords, you must understand the health risks associated with Legionella; this guide will … Read More