| Document ID (ISN) | 64768 |
| CIS number |
95-1523 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-0732-1 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Guidance on Regulations L8 (rev.)
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission |
| Title |
The prevention or control of legionellosis (including legionnaires' disease) - Approved Code of Practice |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1995. iv, 7p. Price: GBP 4.75. |
| Abstract |
This Approved Code of Practice gives practical guidance on certain sections of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (CIS 74-2099) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH) (CIS 95-19) as regards risks from legionellosis. It does not address technical aspects of controlling the risk. Contents: definition of legionellosis and sources of the bacteria; identification and assessment of risk; preventing or minimizing the risk of exposure to legionella; management and the selection, training and competence of personnel; record keeping; responsibilities of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers. Replaces previous edition (CIS 91-2074). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational hygiene; legionellosis; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
bacterial diseases; infection control; hazard evaluation; responsibilities; replaced; directive; role of management; water pollution |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
|
