Legionella Risk Assessment
The first step in any risk management process is the implementation of a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. Legionella management is no different and as required by the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L8) a written down risk assessment is required for all commercial buildings with a water supply employing 5 or more people. All building duty holders are expected to understand the issues and take appropriate precautions to prevent bacteria from causing harm.
As set out in the guidance, the person on who the statutory duty falls is required to have ‘access to competent advice in assessing the risks’ in order to produce a legionella risk assessment. The risk assessment should;
- Identify and evaluate all potential sources of risk
- A means by which exposure to bacteria can be prevented (where possible)
- Where prevention is not possible, a means by which the exposure can be controlled.
Our professionally qualified and experienced legionella management consultants will carry out an on site assessment from which, a report is produced together with recommendations. The consultant will work with the client to produce and implement a suitable and sufficient legionella risk assessmentcoupled with an effective management plan and regular monitoring visits this will ensure effective implementation.
We back up all our consultancy services with a combination of experience and regular refresher training, linked to our training course “Legionella Awareness” this ensures that you are totally compliant with the law and equipped to avoid the likelihood of an expensive court appearance.
To find out more about this service
Tel: 0114 249 0312
Mob: 07779 354 252 or 07857073459
