In the last 15 years, Legionnaires’ disease has escalated 550 percent. However, a new analysis model reported in the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s The Synergist might be the key to preventing this fatal disease.
The hazard analysis formula, which was showcased in the April 2019 issue of the Synergist, was designed by J. David Krause, Ph.D.,MSPH, CIH, the vice chair of AIHA’s Indoor Air Quality Committee. This revolutionary tool was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention measures and is expected to significantly aid users in preventing the growth of the of Legionella bacteria in water systems.
Prior to the development of this formula, few tools were available to analyze the multiple variables involved in monitoring these water systems.
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