Legionnaires' disease: technical guidance. Part 2: the control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems. 2nd edition
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 274
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets
Abstract
Aimed at dutyholders, including employers, those in control of premises and those with health and safety responsibilities for others, to assist them in complying with legal duties. HSG274 Part 2 focuses on the control of legionella in hot and cold water systems. Areas covered include: system types and application; design, commissioning, operation and inspection; water treatment and control programmes; microbiological monitoring; cleaning and disinfection; shared premises and residential accommodation; healthcare and care homes. Includes appendices 1-6.
History
Supersedes HSE274 'Legionnaires' disease. Part 2: the control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems' (HSE, 2014). HSG274 comprises of three parts: parts 1, 2 and 3 (HSE, 2024). HSG274 Part 2 published 2024 - produced March 2024. First published 2014. Second edition published 2024. The second edition has been reviewed and updated in Part 1 only - 'The control of legionella bacteria in evaporative cooling systems'. Applies to UK. Published by TSO (The Stationery Office), part of Williams Lea.
ISBN
9780717667536
Subjects
- Air conditioning/ventilation
- Legionnaire's disease
- Building services
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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