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Legionnaires' disease: technical guidance (HSG274)
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Facility managers, employers responsible for water systems and cooling towers
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Product Specifications
- Pages
- 74 pages
- Format
- A4 portrait
- Paper Quality
- 100gsm FSC silk
- Binding
- Wire-o bound
- Publisher
- Health and Safety Executive
- Edition
- Current edition
- Licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
What's Included
- Complete food safety management system pack
- Ready-to-use documentation templates
- Implementation guidance notes
Common Questions
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who specifically is this HSG274 guidance designed for?
This technical guidance is essential for anyone responsible for managing the risks of Legionnaires' disease from water systems. This includes facility managers, employers, duty holders, and those overseeing water system maintenance in UK workplaces, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
Does HSG274 help my business comply with UK Legionella regulations?
Yes, HSG274 is the authoritative guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on controlling Legionella bacteria. It provides practical advice to help duty holders and employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and COSHH regulations concerning Legionnaires' disease.
Is this the most current edition of the Legionnaires' disease technical guidance?
This product provides the current and official edition of HSG274, published by the Health and Safety Executive. It reflects the latest understanding and best practices for managing Legionella risks. The HSE routinely updates its guidance, and this publication represents the most up-to-date version available.
Is HSG274 applicable across the whole of the United Kingdom?
Yes, HSG274 is published by the Health and Safety Executive and applies across Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). While Northern Ireland has its own regulatory body, the principles and technical advice within HSG274 are widely recognised as best practice throughout the UK.
What would my business do with this HSG274 guidance if I bought it?
Your business would use HSG274 to develop and implement a robust Legionella control scheme. This involves conducting risk assessments, establishing control measures, maintaining management systems, ensuring staff training, and keeping accurate records for all relevant water systems on your premises.
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. All payments are processed securely through Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption.
Can I get help implementing this?
Absolutely! Our consultants can help you implement this food safety system in your business.View our consulting services.
Do I legally need a food safety management system?
UK food law requires every food business to have a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system in place. An official pack like this is one recognised way to meet that, not the only one. You can build your own, but a ready-made pack gives you a structure EHOs know and expect.Get help putting one in place.
Which pack should I choose?
Start with your trade. Butchers and meat retailers use ButcherSafe; shops and food retailers use Safer Food, Better Business for Retailers; registered childminders use the SFBB childminders pack. Caterers, restaurants and cafes can use CookSafe, Safe Catering, the Industry Guide or the FSA's Safer Food, Better Business pack, with versions tailored to Chinese and South Asian cuisines. They all cover the same HACCP essentials, so pick the one you prefer or the one your EHO recommends, and you can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK.
Can I use this anywhere in the UK?
Yes. All our packs are built on the same HACCP principles and are used by food businesses across the UK. The region shown reflects the authority that publishes each pack; it is not a restriction. Some EHOs even recommend a particular pack whatever your nation, for example a butcher in England using ButcherSafe, or an officer in Wales recommending the Scottish CookSafe pack.