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Legionella Risk Reduction in the UK -
does legislation and guidance reduce
the number of cases of Legionnaires’
Disease
chapter 18
By: Dennis Kelly
• Is a leading water treatment professional who has had in excess 35 years experience
in dealing with all aspects of Legionella related issues in industrial and institutional
market places in many countries across the globe.
• This wealth of experience and expertise is now available through Pro Lp Consulting
Ltd. For a number of years Mr Kelly had responsibility for the European water hygiene
operation of the world’s largest water treatment company.
• This role covered the operation of Legionella specialists in various countries
including the UK, France, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Italy as well as
technically supporting operations in Turkey, Poland, the Middle East and the USA.
• Mr Kelly has advised many companies and organisations including government
institutions, healthcare premises, food and beverage companies, facility management
companies, manufacturers and commercial organisations.
• This role has included not only advising on steps that were needed to resolve
Legionella situations, but also involved dealing directly with the authorities such
as the Health and Safety Executive, Environmental Health officers and local health
authorities on behalf of end user customers and supplier companies.
