A Costly Reminder of Legionella Management Failures
The following article has been rewritten from information originally presented by the legionellacontrol.org. You can find a link to the original article at the bottom of the page.
In a tragic case at HMP Lincoln, Amey Community Limited faced a £600,000 fine after failing to manage Legionella risks, resulting in the death of a prisoner from Legionnaires’ disease.
Investigators discovered significant gaps, including inadequate risk assessments, temperature monitoring, and water safety controls, allowing harmful Legionella bacteria to thrive.
This serves as a stark warning to organizations: neglecting water safety compliance can have devastating consequences.
Proper water management is not optional—it’s essential to protect lives and avoid serious penalties.
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