Young woman fights Mesothelioma aged just 23 after coming into contact with Asbestos as a child
Young woman fights Mesothelioma aged just 23 after coming into contact with Asbestos as a child 18th October 2017Woman faces difficult battle with Mesothelioma after coming into contact with Asbestos as a child. The Daily Mail have interviewed her A 23-year-old woman...
Three Queens Hotel in Burton forced to close after two guests contracted legionnaires’ disease
Three Queens Hotel in Burton forced to close after two guests contracted legionnaires’ disease 9th October 2017Another hotel forced to close due to Legionnaires disease! The Burton Mail has written about the incident. Burton’s Three Queens Hotel has been forced to...
Legionnaires’ death blamed on hosepipe
Legionnaires’ death blamed on hosepipe 27th September 2017 Hosepipes should always be drained after use! The Times has reported on the circumstances of Mr Clements fatal disease. A widow is warning gardeners of an invisible killer lurking in hosepipes. Alison...
One dead after Legionella outbreak at hotel
One dead after Legionella outbreak at hotel 14th September 2017 Hotels are advised to ensure they have the right legionella control measures in place, ITV News has reported on a recent outbreak in Ludlow, One person has died after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease...
Why that nasty cold you picked up your last holiday could be MUCH worse than you think!
Why that nasty cold you picked up your last holiday could be MUCH worse than you think! 5th September 2017The Daily Mail has reported on the dangers of Legionnaires’ Disease, Kevin Dick, a 54-year-old sales manager from Inverness, caught Legionnaires on holiday in...
Stoke-on-Trent Firm Fined £1m after Legionnaires’ Deaths
Stoke-on-Trent Firm Fined £1m after Legionnaires’ Deaths 11th July 2017The BBC have reported on a recent prosecution by the HSE, A hot tub sales firm has been fined £1m following the deaths of two men from Legionnaires disease. Twenty others were also affected after a...
Researchers warn Deadly Legionnaires bug is lurking in 1.5million British homes – and showers could be to blame
Researchers warn Deadly Legionnaires bug is lurking in 1.5million British homes – and showers could be to blame 6th June 2017In a recent article in the daily mail they have identified a serious problem in British homes. Showers in homes across Britain are contaminated...
Simon tells his story of living with Mesothelioma
Simon tells his story of living with Mesothelioma 6th February 2017I had the pleasure of meeting Simon and his wife Zana recently. In this video produced by CITB Simon tells his story of living with Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that can be caused by...
Legionella Risks – 10 things you should know
Legionella Risks – 10 things you should know 24th November 2016The Zurich Insider has written 10 need to know facts for landlords to know about legionella.This waterborne bacteria can lead to a range of illnesses, including the potentially fatal Legionnaire’s Disease,...
£1.8m fine for G4S due to lack of Legionella compliance
£1.8m fine for G4S due to lack of Legionella compliance 7th September 2016 The Harlow Star has reported that,G4S Cash Solutions has been fined £1.8 million for failing to protect its workers from Legionnaires’ disease. Harlow Council took action in October 2013...