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The UK Health and safety at work  (H&SWA) requires that workplaces provide: Adequate training of staff to ensure health and safety procedures are understood and adhered to Adequate welfare provisions for staff at work and a safe working environment that is properly maintained and where operations within it are conducted safely. Legionella training courses ensures that business remain compliant and adhere to the correct regulations. H&SWA 1974, Management Regulations, & CoSHH 

Summary ·        Landlords are legally obligated to ensure that any property they manage is in accordance with UK health and safety...

Legionella is a bacterium that can thrive in water systems, posing a potential health risk when inhaled in the form of aerosolized...

The workplace is a space where individuals spend a significant portion of their time, making it essential to maintain a healthy and safe...

In recent years, the awareness and concern surrounding legionella bacteria and its associated risks have significantly grown. With an...

Understanding Water Quality: A Guide to Water Testing Building owners and operators have a responsibility to ensure that the water on...

What are TMV’S? TMV s are essential components of hot water systems in schools, as they regulate the temperature of the hot water and...

Hotels are known for providing a comfortable and pleasant experience for their guests. To maintain high standards of hygiene and guest...

Over a period of time, water tanks can gather dirt, debris, and rust, sediment and more.... As such, bacteria can form, dangerous...

Legionella and the Law

What is Legionnaires' disease? Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause severe pneumonia-like illnesses, known as Legionnaires’...

Legionella control in care homes is an important issue. Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause a severe form of pneumonia known...

Updated 26/3/2025. Thermostatic Mixing Valves are essential components in hot water systems for controlling the temperature of water. These valves provide safe and consistent hot water by blending hot and cold water together to reach the desired temperature. TMV servicing is essential to ensure that these valves work efficiently and maintain their effectiveness. In this blog, we will discuss everything you need to know about TMV servicing.   What is TMV Servicing? TMV servic

Water compliance considerations to protect your business.

Managing Legionella bacteria survival Hot and cold-water systems. Legionella bacteria is a type of pathogenic gram-negative bacteria that...

According to the HSE’s ACoP L8, all water systems require a legionella risk assessment. Typically, domestic hot and cold water systems,...

Absolute Water is a company that specialises in providing water hygiene compliance services to ensure the safety and cleanliness of water...

Did you know that there is a type of bacteria that can be found in water systems that is naturally occurring, and can become harmful or...

Water is a fundamental resource for all living beings. It is essential for human life and has numerous uses, including drinking, cooking,...