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Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems

Approved Code of Practice and guidance

Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems. Approved Code of Practice and guidance
Date of publication:
2000
ISBN:
9780717617722
Series code:
L8
Price:
£8.00
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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.

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Updated: 2013-02-04