Managing Legionella risk in emergency safety showers
Emergency safety showers and eye wash units, which often remain unused for extended periods, must be managed effectively to reduce the risk of Legionella bacteria growing, surviving and spreading.
Emergency safety showers and eye wash units, which often remain unused for extended periods, must be managed effectively to reduce the risk of Legionella bacteria growing, surviving and spreading.
Whilst standard hygiene facilities have their place as part of workplace health and safety, in the case of hazardous substances they cannot replace the efficiency and effectiveness of precisely designed emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, explains Hughes Safety Showers.
The Hughes Zero Power Cooler for emergency tank showers has won the Energy Industry Council (EIC) award for Innovation. It was also a finalist in the categories Technology and Collaboration.
There are certain traits associated with safety showers and eye wash units that can increase the risk of Legionella bacteria. Hughes Safety can conduct a Legionella test to confirm that these units are safe.
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