So, say 'a mate' worked in a public sector leisure centre type place, and it tested positive for Legionaires'. The building immediately goes into lockdown and no public are allowed in.
The staff still have to come in for shifts, pick sludge off part of the site which is lubricated by the affected water, and are expected to clean the building from top to bottom, also using water from the affected system. There is no hot water - it has been turned off as apparently it is only the hot water which is affected, so staff cannot wash their hands properly.
Hypothetically, could my mate refuse to go into work? He has a PVH contract (hours as and when required) and doesn't really need the pocket money. Other staff had a meeting with the union rep today (unassociated matters) and all agreed to keep the matter secret(!).
He just feels it may not be entirely safe and has been kept somewhat in the dark - he doesn't even officially know why the place is closed to the public....
What do you think?
Just doesn't seem sensible to be splashing water around all over the place in a building where Legionellas have been found, much less picking sludge out of an affected area (apparently, they love matter build up).
