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Following a recent announcement by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and the increased risk of Legionnaires' Disease (Legionella) during the summer months, the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance wishes to stress the need to take the necessary measures to address problems that may be caused by the inactivity of many plumbing and other systems in various places. In particular, the risk of the occurrence of Legionella bacterium in stagnant water systems is highlighted.
Legionella bacterium grows at temperatures between 20°C - 45°C if conditions are favourable, e.g. if nutrients such as rust, silt, algae and other bacteria are present. From water droplets, in which the Legionella bacterium has grown, there is a risk that the respiratory system of humans can be affected by inhalation.
Standing water in which Legionella bacteria can grow can be found in taps and showers, laundries/cleaners, swimming pools and spas, fountains, humidifiers and central air conditioning units (cooling towers).
To combat the possibility of Legionella growth it is recommended:
[*]To heat water, where possible, to temperatures above 45°C. [*]Cleaning and chlorination of stagnant water tanks. [*]The opening and use of all taps by the staff in each room to allow time for the stagnant water to be removed. [*]The sampling of water systems.
Further information can be found at the relevant Department of Labour Inspection link: Labour Inspection DepartmentCyprus - Labour Inspection Department - Occupational Safety and Health
[/P]As well as in the following Guides of the Labour Inspection Department and the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC): http://www.mlsi.gov.cy/mlsi/dli/dli...C2257E0A003D2586/$file/Legionella_Leaflet.pdf, https:/www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/leaflet-managers-tourist-accommodation-how-reduce-risk-legionnaires-disease
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