Using the Internet of Things for Water Temperature Monitoring to Help Reduce the Risk of Legionella
The fourth edition of Approved Code or Practice L8, published by the HSE in 2013 with technical guidance published separately in Health and Safety Guidance 274, was compiled to help duty-holders comply with their legal duties and part 2 of this document specifically deals with the control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems. This CPD discusses the issues around this important compliance requirement and describes how the latest remote monitoring systems using IoT technology platforms deliver significant advantages for management of commercial buildings in the 21st century. This CPD will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the threat of legionella and other water-borne bacteria
- Understand why water temperature is vital to building management
- Understand design considerations for water system monitoring
- Understand how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be utilised
- Understand the advantages of digital analytics
- Understand the function of next generation water temperature monitoring