Landlords have a duty to keep their properties safe and free from hazards. Firstly by making sure that their rental units are structurally sound. Then internally, they have the responsibility of making sure that the health and safety of their tenants is not...
Renting out property is a great way to make profit, wherever you may be in the world. If you have a piece of property that can be turned into suitable accommodation for different kinds of tenants (individuals, big families, tourists, and the like), you can earn income...
UK Water Quality Law (inc Legionnaires' Disease) Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 is an enabling Act allowing Regulations to be made under it. The Regulations are the initial stage in increasing the detailed...
Legionella, a waterborne bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease, has been part of corporate consciousness for several decades now. There is a UK Regulation requiring legionella risk assessments to be done regularly on water systems. This because individuals who...
So what is a Legionella Risk Assessment? It's a detailed report on the building's water system, an investigation to establish if there are areas where the conditions are conducive to encourage bacterial growth. The report will consider whether the present regime to...
Reduce the Risk of Legionnaires' Disease with Legionella Water Testing Kits Getting sick is something that people try their best to avoid. Getting the occasional cold or having to spend a few days in bed to wait for a fever to break is a common experience. We know...
We all expect Holiday Park drinking water quality at to be healthy and wholesome, and usually it is. But it can quickly go wrong! Different seasons throw up different problems. The same water park may have great water during the summer and poor water in the winter....
How do start preventing Legionnaire's Disease in Your Home? Legionnaires' disease is a form of bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in the respiratory system.. It can be cured successfully with the right treatment regimen, but it also posts a high...
What are the 7 Reasons That Show You Need to Use Water Quality Testing Kits in Your Home Water is a substance that people consume and use every day. Everyone needs to drink water to feel energised and be healthy. It is something that everybody uses to have clean...
Care Home Fined £3 million in Legionella Court Case Care homes are supposed to be safe from bacteria. After all, these facilities are run by a staff whose primary duty is to safeguard the health and security of its residents. However, this was not the case in Essex,...
