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There are specific Laws relating to residential and commercial property landlords in Scotland. Using one of our Legionella Testing Kits will assist you in making sure you comply with the Law and satisfy your duty of care to your tenants.

Spa pools and hot tubs are increasingly popular for those looking for the ultimate in relaxation. They unfortunately pose quite a high risk of carrying bacteria that can lead to infectious diseases, including Legionella which causes Legionnaires’ disease. Legionnaires’ symptoms usually include fever, chills and other flu-like symptoms, as well as pneumonia. It can...

Owners and those with roles of responsibility in care homes have a legal duty for properly maintaining water systems and assessing them for risk.

Legionnaires’ disease is a condition that can be contracted from Legionella bacteria which is commonly found in water systems, cooling towers and sp...

Legionnaires disease is a severe form of pneumonia that can be contracted by inhaling airborne water droplets containing the bacteria Legionella. Those at a higher risk of contracting the disease include the elderly, heavy drinkers, smokers and those with cancers, diabetes, lung or heart disease.

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Testing hot water systems for Legionella is a legal responsibility if you are a landlord, employer or property owner. To understand how to carry out testing, you can look at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website which provides all of the information required, albeit in a lengthy format.

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Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria which can be found in many natural fresh water resources. However, it can also be present in the water systems of domestic and commercial buildings.

Very small amounts of Legionella are commonly found i...

If you are a landlord or employer, you need to be aware of the health risks associated with Legionella. You also need to be aware of your legal responsibilities in assessing, identifying and managing that risk.

The Legionella bacterium is commonly found in bodies of water such as lakes and rivers. How...

If you’re an employer, landlord or property manager you have a legal duty in relation to the risks associated with Legionella. Ignoring those risks is not acceptable and taking anything less than a regimented attitude to Legionell...

Employers and landlords have certain legal responsibilities when it comes to assessing and controlling the risk of Legionella exposure. If Legionella testing is not carried out accurately, they could face fines and legal action.

Need to check your hot water supply is Legionella-free? Bewildered by Health and Safety legislation, and concerned about your responsibilities as a business owner or landlord?
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