compliance·24 August 2026
HSE Issues Technical Advisory on Dipslide and Biofilm Monitoring Schedules in Commercial Evaporative Condensers
Following targeted inspections, the Health and Safety Executive has clarified that automated biocide dosing records must be verified by physical microbiological dipslides every 7 days without exception.
Source: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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Failure to maintain physical evidence logbooks invalidates third-party water hygiene certificates and risks immediate prohibition notices.
Following targeted inspections, the Health and Safety Executive has clarified that automated biocide dosing records must be verified by physical microbiological dipslides every 7 days without exception.