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Jim Robinson is a leading environmental hygiene
specialist who brings a wealth of experience and expertise
to Legionella Control International.
Dr. Robinson is a Chartered Biologist with over 25
years experience from the international water treatment,
water and environmental hygiene sectors. He is also
a member of the Institute of Biology, a European Professional
Biologist, a member of the UK’s Water Management
Society; and was past chairman of the British Association
for Chemical Specialities, Industrial Biocides Group.
During his career Dr. Robinson has worked as a senior
microbial control specialist for many of the world’s
largest water treatment and environmental hygiene service
providers including Veolia Water Systems, Elga, Nalco,
Aquazur and Houseman Water Treatment. Dr. Robinson is
also heavily involved in research and development issues
surrounding the identification and control of Legionella
bacteria.
Research highlights include:
Member of British Standards Institution (BSI) microbiology
committee involved with the development of a Legionella
isolation and identification standard.
Member of UK based Building Services Research and
Information Association (BSRIA) working group to develop
guidance on the use of chlorine dioxide in Legionella
control.
Member of Campden & Chorleywood Food Research
Association (CCFRA) working group to develop guidance
on the use of bromine and chlorine dioxide in water
treatment applications.
Led the discovery of a new species of Legionella
and authored joint paper in conjunction with the Center
for Disease Control (Atlanta, USA), the Oxford John
Radcliffe Hospital (UK) and Thames Water (UK).
Dr. Robinsons services encompass training, project
management and specialist consultancy in all aspects
of Health and Safety with regard to the microbial control
of engineered water systems including the control of
Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens.
Specific areas of expertise include:
Expert advice concerning the control of micro-organisms
in industrial and commercial water systems including
the control and management of Legionella bacteria
and other waterborne pathogens.
Advising on organisational compliance issues associated
with the Health & Safety Executives Approved Code
of Practice L8 - “Legionnaires’ disease
- The control of legionella bacteria in water systems”.
The identification and selection of cooling water
biocides and disinfectants.
Specialist chemicals technical product development
and management.
To contact Dr. Jim Robinson please e-mail jim.robinson@legionellacontrol.com
or call Legionella Control International on +44
(0) 161 877 0586.
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