LEGIONELLA & LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE

Legionella and Legionnaires Disease

Legionella Info

What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease (LEE-juh-nares) is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. The bacteria got its name in 1976, when many people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from an outbreak of this disease, a type of pneumonia (lung infection). Although this type of bacteria was…

Legionella Risk Assessment

Employer responsibilities for Legionella

Legionella Info

Within the United Kingdom, it is a legal requirement under “Health and Safety Work act 1974” for companies to ensure that they have a current and up to date Legionella Risk Assessment. A Legionella Risk Assessment is designed to evaluate the risks associated with Legionnaires Disease within your Water Systems. Upon completion of the Legionella…