| Document ID (ISN) | 112219 |
| CIS number |
11-0873 |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
Facts 100
|
| Title |
Legionella and legionnaires' disease: European policies and good practices |
| Original title |
Legionella et maladie du légionnaire: politiques européennes et bonnes pratiques [in French]
Legionella y legionelosis: políticas y buenas prácticas en Europa [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Gran Vía 33, 48009 Bilbao, Spain, 2011. 2p. Illus. 3 ref. |
| Internet access |
Facts_100/EN.pdf [in English]
Facts_100/FR.pdf [in French]
Facts_100/ES.pdf [in Spanish]
|
| Abstract |
Legionnaires' disease is usually thought of as a public health issue rather than an occupational health matter, even though it often strikes workers in places at high risk of outbreak (which include cooling towers, premises where mist machines are present, biological waste water treatment facilities, carwash stations, healthcare facilities, spas and hotels). This factsheet summarises the occupational aspects of exposure to Legionella. It is based on an overview of European policies related to Legionella and legionnaires' disease, together with case studies on how to control Legionella risks. It is also available in several other European languages. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
European Union; pathogenic bacteria; legionellosis; job-exposure relation; biological hazards; risk factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
aerosols; cooling towers; washing; sewage treatment; limitation of exposure; safe working methods; public OSH institutions; health care personnel; hotel industry; data sheet |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | European Union |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Biological hazards
|
