Legionella Risk Assessments
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by inhaling tiny droplets of water contaminated with Legionella bacteria. All man made hot and cold water systems regardless of size can provide an environment for Legionella to grow. It’s a simple fact, the organism can colonise both large and small systems, which is why effective risk management is essential.
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If you are a landlord, employer, or person responsible for a premises, you have a legal duty to assess the risk and take appropriate steps to protect staff, visitors, and the public from exposure.
It is a legal requirement to carry out a Legionella risk assessment every two years in any premises where a permanent work activity takes place. These surveys are designed to identify potential risks specific to your site and outline the necessary precautions to stay compliant with ACOP L8 guidance.
Risk Assessment reports are written with clarity and accessibility in mind. Each issue is explained with clear, cause and effect reasoning avoiding jargon, score ratings, or confusing percentages so you can understand what needs to be done and why.
Support is also available for the next steps, including:
-Creation of a written scheme of work detailing a Control & Monitoring Regime
-Implementation of the scheme, either through Clear Flow or your chosen contractor
-Recommendations and quotations for any remedial works
-Carrying out or overseeing remedial works as needed
If you're unsure where to start, guidance is available to help you understand your responsibilities and develop a clear plan of action.