Why do you need to carry out a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Legionella risk assessments are required by law. in all building which can be accessed by the public They are a statutory requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 amongst others.
A Legionella risk assessment is a crucial step in protecting not only your employees but also the public from exposure to contracting Legionnaires’ disease.
Health & Safety Requirements
Legionella risk assessments should meet the requirements of the HSE’s ACoP L8 and they should be reviewed every two years or following a system change.
British Standards
The British Standard on conducting Legionella risk assessments has been updated in line with changes to the HSE’s Code of Practice in 2019. BS 8580-1:2019 Water Quality is the latest British Standard relating to Legionella. Code of practice applies to risk assessments undertaken on premises, plant and systems and where control measures may have been implemented. You can find out more information from the BSI Group.
What is a Legionella Risk Assessment?
A Legionella Risk Assessment explores the potential risks of Legionella in water systems and investigates the possible exposure to Legionella bacteria within the water system. All employers, building managers, property owners and landlords are required, by law, to have Legionella risk assessments carried out on all buildings which can be accessed publicly. A Legionella risk assessment is in the best interest of your customers, clients, employees and yourself.
Legionella Services from Complete London Maintenance
To find out more on how CLM can help you manage your Legionella responsibilities, see our dedicated page on Legionella and Water System Services.
Does your property require a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Get in touch with us today - fill out our online enquiry form or contact 020 7421 4417 / enquiries@cl-maintenance.co.uk
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