Legionnaires' disease. Part 2: the control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 274
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets
Abstract
Aimed at dutyholders, which includes employers, those in control of premises and those with health and safety responsibilities for others, to assist them in complying with their legal duties. These include identifying and assessing sources of risk, preparing a scheme to prevent or control risk, implementing, managing and monitoring precautions, keeping records of precautions and appointing a manager responsible for others.
History
Superseded by 'Legionnaires' disease: technical guidance. Part 2: the control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems. 2nd edition' (HSE, 2024). HSG274 Part 2 published 2014 - produced June 2014.
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.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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