Document ID (ISN) | 110663 |
CIS number |
10-0287 |
ISBN(s) |
978-1-920836-49-8 |
Year |
2010 |
Convention or series no. |
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Title |
Code of practice - Prevention and control of Legionnaires' disease 2010 |
Bibliographic information |
Commission for occupational safety and health, 1260 Hay Street, PO Box 294, West Perth, WA 6872, Australia, 2010. PDF document, 37p. Illus. 10 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/PDF/Codes_of_Practice/Legionnaires-code.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
This code of practice on the prevention and control of legionnaires' disease has been developed through a tripartite consultative process involving employers, unions and the State Government of Western Australia. It describes the legionnaires' disease, its symptoms, risk factors, notification and sources of infection (potting mix, soils, mulch, air handling systems, hot and cold water distribution systems and other equipment). It explains how to ensure prevention through water treatment, disinfection and equipment maintenance. Appendices include relevant legislation and a glossary. Replaces CIS 99-1354. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Western Australia; legionellosis; infection control |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Australia; occupational hygiene; biocides; cooling systems; water treatment; soil cultivation; symptoms; ventilation systems; safety guides; limitation of exposure; horticulture; risk factors; glossary |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | Western Australia |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Biological hazards Bacterial and parasitic diseases
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