Last month on World Water Day we celebrated an incredible resource we tend to forget. But water in your workplace should always be on your mind – because left unchecked, it can harbour a killer. Legionella can be lethal, as one…
Take care – not all Legionella assessors are equal
Your organisation knows it has a legal obligation to protect staff and customers from deadly Legionella, and you update your risk assessments regularly. But how can you be certain that the assessors you choose are up to scratch? At Bison Assist,…
Stay on the right side of the law, get a Legionella risk assessment
The laws you need to comply with Legionella hasn’t made big headlines since the 1970’s when it was first identified after infecting 234 people at a conference and killing 34 of them. The reason it isn’t in the news so much…
Legionnaires disease – deadly, costly, and unavoidable
Why a Legionnaires risk assessment is vital Every year there are around 500 cases in the UK. Even modern medicine can’t save them all. Those responsible face millions of pounds in fines. We are of course talking about Legionnaires disease, a…
Legionella Testing
Legionella water testing, it’s essential 60°C, that is how hot water needs to get to kill off Legionella, the culprit behind the potentially fatal lung infection Legionnaires’ disease. Any cooler than 60°C and Legionella not only survives, but thrives, only going…
The importance of regular risk assessments in a healthcare premises
To ensure their patients safety and health during appointments, each practice has the duty of care to carry out risk assessments. Its purpose is to maintain safety and reduce accidents, injuries and identify faults. This process is also designed to protect…
Why risk assessments are vital in a care home
A care home risk assessment is a legal requirement, especially because of the vulnerable nature of its residents. Visitors, like family or agency professionals also need protecting, alongside staff exposed to slippery surfaces and tripping hazards, for example. You will need…