A revised and updated Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L22 – Safe Use of Work Equipment has been released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

Public Health England (PHE) has released new data showing a small decline in the number of cases of Legionnaires’ disease between 2012 and 2013.

On 22 July 2014, Public Health England (PHE) released data showing a small decline in the number of reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease between 2010 and 2012.

Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England have issued safety alerts to the healthcare sector following a recent case of Legionnaires’ disease identified in a baby born in a birthing pool.

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has recently updated the safety rules dealing with the control of Legionella risks with an extensive overhaul of their Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8, together with a brand new guidance document covering the management of Legionnaires’ disease and the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems. The S₂ Partnership has put together a briefing note to explain the changes to HSG274 Part 2 and the impacts for those responsible for controlling Legionella risks. For your copy, click here.

Lead is a cumulative poison that affects the nervous system and can impact on size and intelligence during child development.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published revised information on managing and controlling Legionella bacteria in water systems.

The debate over the use of elemental copper for Legionella control in water treatment systems has recently intensified. From 1st February 2013, the marketing and use of elemental copper as a biocide was no longer allowed, under the Biocidal Products Directive and the national Biocidal Products Regulations 2001. The European Commission (EC) came to this decision, because no manufacturer took sufficient action to support the biocidal use of elemental copper during the review period.