| Title |
Legionnaires' disease |
| SubTitle |
A guide for employers. |
| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available Click Here to view document. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
L |
| Series Number |
27 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2000 |
| Length |
9 pages |
| Stock Code |
IACL27REV2 |
| ISBN |
0717617734 |
| Edition |
2nd rev.ed. |
| Quantity Per Pack |
15 |
| Notes |
leaflet. (IACL 27, IAC L 27, IAC L27) supersedes earlier editions. (15 copies per pack) |
| Abstract |
This leaflet is aimed at employers who manage premises with hot and cold water services and/or wet cooling systems, e.g. cooling towers and evaporative condensers. It explains the health risks associated with legionella and explains in general terms how to control those risks. Contents: What is Legionnaires' disease? Where is legionella found? What are my duties under the law? Assessing the risk; Which systems present the greatest risk? Preventing or controlling the risk; What water treatment methods can I use? and further information. |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Offices; Hot water; Cold water; Cooling towers; Pontiac fever; Lochgoilhead fever; Sampling: Testing |