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www.hse.gov.ukLegionella Testing
What is it?
Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires’ disease, as well as the similar but less serious conditions of Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection. The risk increases with age but some people are at higher risk including:
people over 45 years of age
smokers and heavy drinkers
people suffering from chronic respiratory or kidney disease
diabetes, lung and heart disease
anyone with an impaired immune system
The bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but usually in low numbers. They may also be found in purpose-built water systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools
Where does it come from?
Legionella bacteria are widespread in natural water systems, e.g. rivers and ponds. However, the conditions are rarely right for people to catch the disease from these sources. Outbreaks of the illness occur from exposure to legionella growing in purpose-built systems where water is maintained at a temperature high enough to encourage growth, e.g. cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools used in all sorts of premises (work and domestic).
What can be done about it?
Testing of water quality may be carried out by a service provider, such as a water treatment company or consultant.
What is it?
Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires’ disease, as well as the similar but less serious conditions of Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection. The risk increases with age but some people are at higher risk including:
people over 45 years of age
smokers and heavy drinkers
people suffering from chronic respiratory or kidney disease
diabetes, lung and heart disease
anyone with an impaired immune system
The bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but usually in low numbers. They may also be found in purpose-built water systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools
Where does it come from?
Legionella bacteria are widespread in natural water systems, e.g. rivers and ponds. However, the conditions are rarely right for people to catch the disease from these sources. Outbreaks of the illness occur from exposure to legionella growing in purpose-built systems where water is maintained at a temperature high enough to encourage growth, e.g. cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools used in all sorts of premises (work and domestic).
What can be done about it?
Testing of water quality may be carried out by a service provider, such as a water treatment company or consultant.
Contact us on 01483 721114 or email us at info@oneren.co.uk for more information.
Asbestos
What is it?
It is a hazardous material that was used decades ago before the dangerous properties of the material was known. It was mainly used for insulation on ceilings and in walls. It is a banned material that when breathed in, the fibres could cause severe long term damages. Asbestos can come in various colours such as Brown, Grey, Blue or White.
What is it?
It is a hazardous material that was used decades ago before the dangerous properties of the material was known. It was mainly used for insulation on ceilings and in walls. It is a banned material that when breathed in, the fibres could cause severe long term damages. Asbestos can come in various colours such as Brown, Grey, Blue or White.
What should you do if you suspect you may have Asbestos?
Any work/removal of Asbestos should strictly done by professional qualified persons. If you think you may have Asbestos, contact us on 01483 721114 or email us at info@oneren.co.uk to get in touch with our Asbestos qualified members of staff.
Any work/removal of Asbestos should strictly done by professional qualified persons. If you think you may have Asbestos, contact us on 01483 721114 or email us at info@oneren.co.uk to get in touch with our Asbestos qualified members of staff.