1m Fine Issued for Legionnaires' Deaths - Display Hot Tub, Stoke on Trent

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Those with a Duty of Care are reminded that it is law to have a Legionella Risk Assessment in place undertaken by a `Competent Person'.

Relevant obligations defined in legislative and guidance requirements are set out in the following documents:

·        The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

·        The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and amendments

·        HSE ACoP L8 Legionnaires’ disease - The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems

·        HSE HSG 274 Parts 1 to 3 inclusive – The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Hot and Cold Water systems