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scoen  
#1 Posted : 18 September 2014 13:49:31(UTC)
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scoen


Hi All
There is quite a bit of information "out there" on Legionella in the work place eg, warehouse, plantrooms,factories.
Information on domestic properties seems to be less obvious to find, for example domestic Void property checks and basic advice to Homeowners.
Anyone know of sites around the Internet that focus on domestic properties and Legionella Hazards/Risks?
Regards
Stephen
Yossarian  
#2 Posted : 18 September 2014 14:01:44(UTC)
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Yossarian

We struggled with this one too, but I'll pm you a link to one supplier we identified.

Others may be available - we just haven't found them yet.
Ron Hunter  
#3 Posted : 19 September 2014 16:45:06(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

HSG247 part 2 (inter alia):

"Small developments
2.43 Small developments (eg individual commercial or light industrial units, small
offices, rented domestic houses) where water systems are simple, should be
thoroughly flushed before use, but this should be done as close to occupation as
possible to minimise the possibility of microbial growth."
Manion16110  
#4 Posted : 22 September 2014 17:00:09(UTC)
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Manion16110

Small units should turn over water quickly and not store for too long, therefore leading to a lower risk.
Tanks should be inspected - for dirt and debris. Store hot water for longer, turn over cold similar. if on demand hot and cold risk should be low.
If more required send an email and will respond with more.
matelot1965  
#5 Posted : 22 September 2014 19:23:46(UTC)
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matelot1965

Here is a lesser known way to catch legionnaires disease which is applicapble to domestic properties

http://www.fchornet.com/...ing-gardening-h1739.html
kevkel  
#6 Posted : 23 September 2014 08:39:20(UTC)
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kevkel

quote=matelot1965]Here is a lesser known way to catch legionnaires disease which is applicapble to domestic properties

http://www.fchornet.com/...ing-gardening-h1739.html


I don't think this is going to be much of an issue this side of the equator due to lower soil/ground and air temperatures.
Ron Hunter  
#7 Posted : 23 September 2014 10:36:36(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

Not so long ago that cases were reported in Scotland associated with bagged compost.
kevkel  
#8 Posted : 23 September 2014 11:15:15(UTC)
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kevkel

Stick to the peat compost, much safer option! Legionella obtained from peatmoss is a different strain to that found in water systems. Generally passed from hand to mouth. Simple precautions can prevent infection such as good hygiene practice when handling materials such as composts with a rich wood content. It would appear that it mostly affects those who are immunosuppressed, similar to asperguillis.
Kevin
matelot1965  
#9 Posted : 23 September 2014 17:41:29(UTC)
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matelot1965

Ron Hunter wrote:
Not so long ago that cases were reported in Scotland associated with bagged compost.


http://www.dailymail.co....ease-garden-compost.html
toe  
#10 Posted : 23 September 2014 21:19:25(UTC)
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toe

Legionella is a bacteria that can be found in any water system. The advice given from the HSE (L8 ACOP's) although not specific to Domestic Properties is good information and advice to use.
Just apply it to the home.
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