LINPAC Handling Material Ltd Fined for Breach of Health & Safety at Work Act – Friday 5th February 2007
The Walsall based company was fined £2,500 and had to pay costs of £13,000 for failing to adequately treat its chiller system to prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria. This prompted the HSE to warn all companies to be aware of any water systems containing water at temperatures likely to exceed 20°C, and with the possibility of creating an aerosol. Particular emphasis was put on the treatment of chiller systems.
http://media-newswire.com/release_1042891.html
Second Closure for Leisure Centre – Thursday 04th January 2007
Having recently reopened in November, after random samples from the water system came back positive for Legionella bacteria lead to temporary closure, Cresswell Leisure Centre has once again closed its doors just before Christmas for ‘remedial works’. The centre is to remain closed until further notice after receiving inconsistent sample results.
http://www.chesterfieldtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=728&ArticleID=1954455
Prisoner Dies after Outbreak – Friday 16th February 2007
A prisoner who contracted Legionnaire’s Disease in the Magilligan Jail, Northern Ireland, has died after being transferred to the Causeway Hospital. Test results have since shown that Legionella bacteria were present throughout the water system at the health care centre where the prisoner was receiving treatment.
Further discussion with HSE and the Western Health and Social Services Board prompted 6 further prisoners to be moved away from the health care centre. Prison authorities are still deciding as to what further action should be taken.
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=3425&ArticleID=2054310
Fire Fighters Tested For Legionnaire’s Disease – Friday 23rd February 2007
Two fire fighters from Lowestoft have undergone medical testing for Legionnaire’s Disease. The bacterium responsible for the infection was discovered in a shower at the main station in Lowestoft following routine testing.
The area was immediately sealed off and the affected services cleaned and disinfected to remove all traces of the bacteria.
Legionnaire’s Scare at School – Friday 23rd March 2007
Children were withdrawn from Barr Beacon School after the Headmaster took what he described as ‘precautionary measures’ following routine water sampling. Bosses refused to comment on whether traces of Legionella were found but one parent was “left in no doubt” following a tip off from a member of staff.
Barr Beacon’s acting head teacher Ray Wilson said: “We decided to take precautionary measures in accordance with the regulations.”
http://www.expressandstar.co.uk/2007/03/23/legionnaires-scare-at-school/
Six Figure Pay-Out for Bereaved Family – 29th March 2007
The trust responsible for Bath’s Royal United Hospital has paid a six figure settlement to the family of Daryl Eyles, a 37 year leukaemia patient. Mr Eyles was on the road to a full recovery following a programme of chemotherapy, when he contracted Legionnaire’s Disease from a poorly maintained shower and later died.
The hospital was condemned after an HSE investigation discovered a series of fundamental failings. The Magistrate Dr Jennifer Gunning commented that: "Guidance was available for more than 10 years, but this was blatantly not followed (by the hospital)”, she also noted that her own sentencing powers were insufficient for such a serious incident.
Andrea Eyles commented: “He was then struck down by Legionnaires' disease due to the woefully poor levels of maintenance and management. They've done wrong - they know they're in the wrong. I hope it never happens to anyone else." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/6507633.stm
Sports Centre Closed Amidst Legionella Scare – Saturday 31st March 2007
After samples taken from the hot water system at Kidlington and Gosford Leisure Centre tested positive for Legionella, the local council took the decision to close the centre as a precaution. The bacteria were discovered following routine water sampling
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/6513471.stm
For a Full HSE Case Report on the Barrow in Furness Outbreak Please See Link Below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/barrow.htm
Patient Treated For Legionnaire’s Disease, Merseyside – 3rd April 2007
A patient at The Cardiothoracic Centre in Liverpool, one of the largest heart and chest hospitals in the UK, is currently being treated for Legionnaire’s Disease. The HSE were informed last week and investigation is underway to discover the source of the infection.
Mr Bone the Trust’s Chief Executive added ‘Every effort is being made to ensure this remains an isolated incident’
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/6521867.stm
Patient Treated For Legionnaire’s Disease, Merseyside – 3rd April 2007
A patient at The Cardiothoracic Centre in Liverpool, one of the largest heart and chest hospitals in the UK, is currently being treated for Legionnaire’s Disease. The HSE were informed last week and investigation is underway to discover the source of the infection.
Mr Bone the Trust’s Chief Executive added ‘Every effort is being made to ensure this remains an isolated incident’
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/6521867.stm
Sports Centre Closed Amidst Legionella Scare – Saturday 31st March 2007
After samples taken from the hot water system at Kidlington and Gosford Leisure Centre tested positive for Legionella, the local council took the decision to close the centre as a precaution. The bacteria were discovered following routine water sampling
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/6513471.stm
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