Debugging buildings

Article Abstract:

One of the most effective ways of preventing Legionnaires' Disease outbreaks is to service the cooling systems of buildings on a regular basis and to avoid using cooling temperatures of between 20 and 50 degrees centigrade. Surprisingly, the highly infectious and deadly organism Legionella pneumophila does not cause any harm if it is swallowed but is particularly hazardous when inhaled in fine water sprays droplets. Health and safety staff are advised to use properly trained water systems service professionals to minimize risk of infection.

Demographic aspects, Legionella pneumophila, Legionnaires' disease

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Teamwork: occupational health and safety professionals need to be team members not only communicating with managers and employees but with colleagues in different disciplines

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Employers must improve their business efficiency in every way possible to compete in the global marketplace, and employee performance can be enhanced by addressing work-related illnesses and accidents. Health risk management concerns the identification and control of health risks and should be achieved through teamwork. Managers must communicate effecitvely to employees, encouraging problem solving and early reports.

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