Health and Safety Executive

PFD Addressee
Reports: 60 Earliest: Oct 2013 Latest: 23 Mar 2026

80% 2-year response rate (below 83% average). 18% of classified responses show concrete action taken.

Response Status (last 2 years, 15 reports)
Responded 12
AI Classification
Action Taken 18%
Action Planned 40%
Noted 40%
Disputed 1%
Based on 99 classified responses
PFD Reports Received by Quarter
Clear
PFD Reports
26 results
Margaret Clarke
All Responded
2015-0046 9 Feb 2015 South Yorkshire (East)
Other related deaths
Concerns summary (AI summary) There is a lack of guidance for the effective cleaning of fixed shower heads, which are increasingly common in private and public leisure facilities.
Noted (AI summary) The HSE states it has no enforcement powers under the General Product Safety Regulations regarding showerheads and has passed the coroner's letter to the local Trading Standards Department. The council explains its duties under the Consumer Protection Act and General Product Safety Regulations, noting the absence of specific regulations for showerheads. They suggest the HSE review guidance regarding Legionnaires' disease and shower systems.