Cooling Tower Owners Urged to Consider Health Impacts

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COVAC warns cooling tower operators need to act to tackle Legionnaire's disease risks

Business owners with cooling towers on-site are being urged to consider the health impacts that can arise from these structures. With the Health and Safety Executive recently announcing plans to inspect...

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