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    Legionella prevention: lessons learned from the Barrow incident

    Twenty years ago this August in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, seven people died, and 180 people became ill. The sickness was caused by an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at a public leisure centre. It was caused by a poorly maintained air ...

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    What every business should know about ACOP L8 compliance

    Mar 24, 2022| Legionella Control Water Hygiene ACoP L8
    Every business needs to understand and carry out their legal and regulatory duties regarding the control of Legionella – the bacterium that causes ...
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    WCS Group Training Academy set to reopen

    Apr 19, 2021| Legionella Control Training ACoP L8 News
    The WCS Group Training Academy in Redditch, Worcestershire is reopening to the public for ACoP L8 training and Legionella awareness training.
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