Sources & bibliography

Free PDF (Part 2) from HSE (hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg274.htm).

• Types and application of hot and cold water systemsp.53
• Water system design and commissioningp.63
• Operation and inspection of hot and cold water systemsp.70
• Water treatment and control programmes for hot and cold water systemsp.79
• Microbiological monitoringp.85
• Cleaning and disinfectionp.87
• Shared premises and residential accommodation: landlordsp.90
• Special considerations for healthcare and care homesp.93
• Appendix 1: Legionella risk assessmentp.104
• Appendix 2: Legionella written control schemep.106

Free PDF (Part 1) from HSE (hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg274.htm).

• Evaporative cooling systems: types, design and operationp.9
• Requirements of a cooling water treatment programmep.17
• Inspection, cleaning and disinfection proceduresp.27
• Monitoring water quality and understanding water treatment analytical reportsp.42

Free PDF (Part 3) from HSE (hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg274.htm).

• What are other risk systems?p.101
• Risk identification and controlp.102

Free PDF from HSE (hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l8.htm).

• Identification and assessment of the riskp.11
• Carrying out a risk assessmentp.12
• Managing the risk: management responsibilities, training and competencep.14
• Implementation of the control schemep.15
• Preventing or controlling the risk from exposure to legionella bacteriap.16
• Review of control measures: monitoring and routine inspectionp.18
• Record keepingp.19

Free PDF from HSE (hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg282.htm).

• Section 1: Legislative requirementsp.6
• Section 2: Types and settingsp.20
• Section 3: Design and commissioningp.24
• Section 4: Operation and maintenancep.32
• Section 5: Testing and monitoring water qualityp.44

Free PDFs (Parts A, B and C) from NHS England.

• Part A: Design, installation and commissioning
• Part B: Operational management
• Part C: Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Free PDF from WHO IRIS (iris.who.int/handle/10665/76145). Licensed CC BY-NC-SA.

• 1. Introductionp.1
• 2. What are the issues?p.5

Public NHS page.

• How you get Legionnaires’ diseaseopen
• Symptoms of Legionnaires’ diseaseopen
• Treatment for Legionnaires’ diseaseopen

Public CDC page.

• Symptomsopen
• Risk factorsopen
• Preventionopen
• Testing and diagnosisopen

Paid standard from BSI (BS 8580-1:2019). Cite by clause; page numbers vary by printing.

• Clause 5.1 Competence of the risk assessor
• Clause 5.2 Agreeing the terms of reference
• Clause 5.3 Independence
• Clause 6 Desktop appraisal of documentation
• Clause 7 Site visit/survey
• Clause 8 Evaluation of the risk (8.2 risk rating systems)
• Clause 9 Risk assessment reporting (9.2 identified risks)
• Clause 10 Risk review and reassessment

Paid standard from BSI (BS 8580-2:2022). Clause + page from the 2022 edition.

• Clause 5 Hazards and hazardous events for all premisesp.11
• Clause 6 Preparations for risk assessment (6.1 competence, 6.2 independence)p.11
• Clause 8 Site survey (8.3 risk assessment and rating systems)p.17
• Clause 10 Risk assessment reporting for all premisesp.25

Paid standard from BSI (BS 7592:2022). Clause + page from the published 2022 edition.

• Clause 4 Preparation for sampling (4.2 task risk assessment, 4.5 reactive sampling)p.7
• Clause 5 Survey and samplingp.9
• Clause 6.2 Biocide neutralizing agentsp.12
• Clause 7 Sampling proceduresp.14
• Clause 7.4 Pre-flush and post-flush samplesp.16
• Clause 7.5 Biofilm samplesp.20
• Clause 8 Sample transport and storagep.26
• Clauses 9–15 Sampling for outbreak and other investigationsp.29

Paid standard from BSI (BS 8680:2020). Clause + page from the 2020 edition.

• Clause 4 The water safety plan (WSP)p.7
• Clause 4.2 Governancep.10
• Clause 4.3 System assessmentp.16
• Clause 4.4 Risk assessmentp.18
• Clause 4.6 Controlling risks (scheme of control)p.29
• Clause 4.9 Monitoringp.38
• Clause 4.10 Supporting programmesp.41
• Clause 4.11 Documentationp.43