Dentaqua Units: Water Supply Installation and Compliance Checks for Dental Practices
The First Principle Group has issued a technical alert concerning the installation of a mains-connected Dentaqua dental water treatment unit following observations made during a recent dental practice water hygiene inspection. What did we find? During the inspection, a Dentaqua unit connected directly to the mains water supply was found with flexible supply pipework showing significant green internal discolouration and visible biological-type growth. This raised concerns abou
Hot Tubs, Legionella and Why Getting the Risk Assessment Right Matters
A hot tub should leave your guests feeling relaxed – not send them home with Legionnaires’ disease. A recent investigation involving a rental hot tub linked cases of Legionnaires’ disease to the spa system. It is a useful reminder for UK spas, health clubs, gyms, hotels and holiday accommodation that Legionella management is much more than having a certificate sitting in a folder. Why are hot tubs and spa pools higher risk? Hot tubs can create excellent conditions for Legione
No Water Land: From Compliance to Caring – The Hidden Risks We Can't Ignore
After over 15 years in the water safety industry, conducting thousands of water and legionella risk assessments and inspecting systems...
Legionella and Other Bacterial Respiratory Infections from Oxygen Concentrators with Humidifiers and Nebulisers in Dental Practice
Introduction Most of our customers associate Legionella bacteria with showers and hot water. Dentists understand that their dental water...
Understanding Fire Risk Assessments: Annual Necessity and DIY Potential
Got your fire risk assessment done last year and wondering if it's an annual headache? Or maybe you're itching to take matters into your...
Demystifying Dental Practice Legionella Risk Assessments: What You Need to Know
The Legionella risk assessment often seems like an enigmatic entity, weaving through the complexities of dental practice management. What...
Reverse Osmosis (RO)Avoiding Water Regulation Pitfalls: Essential Tips for Dental Practices
Recently, I visited a client for a routine legionella risk assessment review. They mentioned that Anglian Water had conducted an...
Legionellosis Outbreak in Poland Raises Concerns: A Comparative Analysis with the UK
The recent outbreak of legionellosis in Poland has attracted significant attention, with 166 reported cases, including 23 fatalities, as...
Work at Height Regulations 2005: The Ongoing Struggle with Height Safety in the UK's Work Sectors
The perilous dance between life and death, as shown by a solar panel installer on TikTok, recklessly working at height without the...
The Cold Truth About CO2 Fire Extinguishers: Don't Get Burned
Hello fire safety enthusiasts! Today, we’re delving into the fascinating world of CO2 fire extinguishers. Now, before you hit the snooze...
