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Legionnaires' disease

The control of legionella bacteria in water systems. Approved Code of Practice and guidance.

Overview

Practical advice concerning the risk from exposure as aligned to the requirements of both the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1999. The Approved Code also gives guidance on compliance with relevant parts of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The first covers general safety issues, such as the identification, assessment, prevention or control and management of the risk, plus matters of training and competence and good record keeping. Part 2 reflects more precise issues, including control of the bacteria in water or cooling systems, management of cooling towers, treatment programmes, monitoring, cleaning and disinfection, hot and cold water services and matters relating to system design and construction.

Notes

Supersedes earlier editions and guidance published with ISBNs 0118821504, 0717604519, 0717607321 HSG70 entitled, 'The control of legionellosis including legionnaires' disease'. It also replaces guidance note environmental health 48.GN EH48 ISBN 011883939X supplemented by MISC150 entitled, 'The control of legionellosis in hot and cold water systems.'

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Author
HSC
Date of Publication
2000
Publisher
HSE Books
Length
68 pages
Format
Book
Series
Legal
Series Code
L8
ISBN
9780717617722
Copyright Status
Open Government Licence
Legionnaires' disease
£8.00