Knowledge library
Information and guidance in relation to Legionella.
The Health and Safety Executive website is a great source of information and guidance in relation to Legionella. In addition, the links below cover many areas in relation to managing Legionella bacteria, assistance in operating a water system safely and helping you to comply with the law. They do not replace the need for seeking and obtaining expert guidance from competent persons.
Safe water in healthcare premises- Design
Safe water in healthcare premises- Operational Management
Safe water in healthcare premises-Advice for augmented care units
Flexible water supply hoses- problems and actions
Approved Code of Practice for residential home owners
Technical guidance on control of Legionella in evaporative cooling systems
Control of Legionella Bacteria in cold and hot water systems
Control of Legionella in other risk systems
Decontamination in primary care dental practice
Approved Code of Practice- Control of Legionella in water systems
Control of Legionella and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems
Health and Safety commissioned guidance for swimming pools
Guidance for PHE responses on detection of Legionella
Recommended safe water temperatures from TMVA
Code of Conduct for Service Providers
What providers should do to comply with Health and Social Care Act 2010