SGI Compliance takes a big step in educating locals in Serbia on the health risk and awareness regarding asbestos in association with The Serbian Demolition Association (SDA). Our local team is organizing asbestos awareness information sessions but also in-depth education and training for working professionally with asbestos: certified asbestos surveys, accredited laboratory analysis of asbestos […]
In the real estate sector in the Netherlands we have to deal with various obligations, laid down in laws and regulations. Think of usage permits or demolition permits, but also inspections due to insurance requirements in relation to: fire safety, electrical inspections, elevator safety, etc. Building owners have various inspections carried out in their real […]
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Since the corona pandemic has taken over our country, the number of Legionella infections has risen sharply. Due to government restrictions, many educational institutions, gyms, hotels, swimming pools and other organizations have been closed. This vacancy gives the Legionella bacteria the opportunity to attach and grow in the pipe network. Corona is currently the danger that we as humans want to protect ourselves against. As a result, other health risks fade into the background. Legionella contamination is one such health risk. Due to reduced flow in the water pipes, the chance of bacterial growth increases.
Did you know that the symptoms of Legionella infection are largely the same as those of corona?
Symptoms of Legionella infection:
Rapidly onset headache
Muscle strain
Feeling of general malaise
Pneumonia
Coughing and/or shortness of breath
Fever
Somitimes vomiting and dhiarrhea
Having preventive Legionella measures carried out will help you and your company against:
Health risks
Extra costs to combat Legionella contamination
Nuisance for users of your building
Preventive measures against Legionella in case of vacancy due to corona
As a building owner, are you dealing with vacancy due to corona? We help you with:
Advice and support in drawing up a Legionella Risk Analysis & Management Plan;
Implementation of periodic preventive measures to prevent the growth of Legionella, such as flushing the water pipes and temperature measurements;
Taking water samples and analysis for Legionella before commissioning the building and/or drinking water installation;
Disinfection of the drinking water installation when Legionella is found.
Our business unit, SGI Compliance Environmental Control is BRL 6010 certified and, with the help of our accredited laboratory, tests whether the legionella prevention measures are effective and we advise on the necessary next steps. Need advice or support? Our experts are ready for you!
