Hello We work in the pump and valve industry and repair such equipment that is used in most industry types. One of these industry types is waste water treatment and the repair of sewage pumps. I have contacted the HSE with regards to what inoculations are required when working with sewage, surprising they said none other than the standard polio and tetanus. We have advised our engineers to make sure there polio and tetanus are up to date. Could someone please advise on what they beleive are the correct inoculations, surely there should be a Hepatitus one also. Thanks for any advice offered rgds Mark

Mark, The company I work for provide an inoculation programme for our workers which includes tetanus, polio, hepatitus A & B. this is due to our workers being exposed to sewage during their work installing / repairing pipe lines. we also advise them on leptospirosis (weils disease) and actions to take to prevent contamination. hope this helps

Mark, I agree with Ian. Obtain the services of an Occupational Health Advisor. Also, Leptospirosis is so often forgotten about. Our firm has provided all employees at risk of contracting the disease at work with Lepto' advice cards - one for themselves and another to give to their GP to put on file.