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In March 2024, the Health and Safety Executive published the first significant revision to HSG274 Part 1 since the guidance was originally issued in 2014. If you operate or have responsibility for an evaporative cooling system, whether that's a cooling tower, an evaporative condenser or a hybrid dry/wet system, this update affects you, regardless of whether you're running a full-scale legionella management programme or simply keeping on top of a single unit. It's worth saying

The HSE's HSG274 Part 1 update brings new testing, inspection and RPE requirements for cooling systems. Here's what duty holders need to know.

A building can fail its first occupants before they even move in if the water system isn't properly managed from day one. When we think about building safety, most minds go straight to structural integrity, fire systems, or HVAC performance. Yet one of the most persistent and invisible risks in any refurbishment or new build lies in water management. If neglected, the consequences can be both serious and costly to resolve. Across the UK, waterborne bacteria such as Legionella