Knowledge Library

Information & Guidance

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 – Design (HTM 04-01: Part A – 2016)

Safe water in Healthcare – Operational Management (HTM 04-01: Part B – 2016)

Safe water in Healthcare – Pseudomonas aeruginosa – advice for augmented care units (HTM 04-01: Part C – 2016)

Safe water in Healthcare – Supplement – Performance specification D 08: thermostatic mixing valves (HTM 04-01: Supplement D 08 – 2017)

Safe water in Healthcare – NHS Estates Technical Bulletin no.2024/3 (NETB 2024/3)

The control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems (HSE: HSG282 – 2017)

Water Management Society

The Water Management Society provides practical and technical training solutions to individuals and companies within the water management industry. See below for some useful Toolbox Talks information sheets.

How to Flush a Tap Toolbox Talk May 2024

What is Biofilm Toolbox Talks June 2024-v2

What is Scale Toolbox Talk Feb 2024