Legionella Risk Assessment
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At Safety Desk Consulting, we specialize in providing comprehensive Legionella risk assessments tailored to meet the specific needs of our diverse clientele. Our goal is to deliver clear and concise assessments that not only identify potential Legionnaires' Disease risks but also ensure compliance with ACoP L8 and HSG274 requirements.
Our team of Legionella bacteria risk assessors will visit your premises to thoroughly evaluate your water system, including the examination of your cold water storage tank (if applicable). Following the assessment, we will generate a detailed report that encompasses a schematic drawing of your water system, providing you with a comprehensive overview.
Moreover, Safety Desk Consulting goes above and beyond by equipping you with essential tools to maintain water system safety. We will provide you with a monthly temperature log sheet, a written scheme of control, a legionella management policy etc. These documents will enable you to effortlessly comply with (HTM) 04-01, L8, HSG274, and COSHH guidelines with regards to legionella management.
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Rest assured, our water samples are entrusted to the most reputable and renowned laboratories specializing in water bacteria analysis within the United Kingdom. Through their expertise and analysis, we ensure accurate and reliable results.
Put your Legionella risk assessment needs in the hands of Safety Desk Consulting, and benefit from our comprehensive approach to Legionnaires' Disease prevention and regulatory compliance.
The ACOP L8 indicate that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is the first step in Legionnaires’ Disease prevention. The objective is to identify all water systems where legionella bacteria could potentially grow and assess the risk of people being exposed to contaminated aerosols from them. All water systems need to be included in the legionella risk assessment where there is potential for aerosol droplets.
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Every Legionella Risk Assessment Includes:
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Site visit
Full comprehensive in-depth report
Water system schematic
Certification
List of all associated assets
Photos from the risk and remedial actions
Temperature readings
A breakdown of the legionella risk
Guidance on your duties
An informative introduction to Legionella
Monthly water temperature log sheet
Our Bespoke Legionella Services
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At Safety Desk Consulting Ltd, we prioritize the health and safety of employees and individuals affected by various undertakings. In line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L8, HSG 274), duty holders, including employers and premise controllers, must ensure a safe environment, including mitigating the risk of Legionella.
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Our qualified and DBS checked assessors conduct thorough Legionella risk assessments. This includes a comprehensive survey of your premises, addressing factors such as non-WRAS approved fittings, suboptimal conditions in cold water tanks or hot water cylinders, temperature profiling, and accessibility for monitoring and maintenance as required by law.
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Additionally, as a Legionella risk assessment company, we offer non-technical Legionella schematic drawing services, aiding in the identification of potential risks for those without existing drawings.
We will provide you with a comprehensive report that outlines any risks within your water systems and suggests actions to comply with the HSE's HSG 274 guidelines.
To eliminate the risk of Legionella bacteria infection, book a Legionella risk assessment with us today. Your safety is our priority.
Your Legionella Scheme of Control
A Legionella scheme of control aims to prevent or minimize the risk of Legionella bacteria growth and transmission in water systems. Here is a concise outline of the key elements typically included in a Legionella scheme of control:
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Risk Assessment: Conduct a thorough assessment of the water systems to identify potential sources of Legionella growth and assess the level of risk.
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Water System Monitoring: Establish a monitoring program to regularly measure and record the temperature, disinfectant levels, and other relevant parameters in the water systems.
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Water Treatment: Implement appropriate water treatment measures to control Legionella growth, such as disinfection methods (e.g., chlorination, ultraviolet treatment) or thermal control (e.g., maintaining hot water temperatures above 50°C and cold water temperatures below 20°C).
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Cleaning and Maintenance: Develop a cleaning and maintenance schedule for water system components, including tanks, pipes, showers, faucets, and cooling towers, to prevent biofilm formation and remove potential reservoirs for Legionella.
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Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the Legionella risk assessment, monitoring results, water treatment actions, cleaning and maintenance activities, and any remedial actions taken.
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Training and Awareness: Provide training to relevant personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of water systems to increase their awareness of Legionella risks, preventive measures, and emergency response procedures.
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Remedial Actions: Establish protocols for responding to any identified breaches or incidents, such as elevated Legionella levels, and implement appropriate corrective actions to address the issues promptly.
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Communication: Maintain effective communication channels among stakeholders, including building occupants, facility managers, contractors, and relevant authorities, to ensure proper coordination, reporting, and sharing of information related to Legionella control.
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Review and Audit: Regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Legionella scheme of control through internal audits and external assessments, and make necessary adjustments or improvements as required.
Remember that this is a concise outline, and a comprehensive Legionella scheme of control will require more detailed planning and implementation based on specific regulations and guidelines applicable to your jurisdiction and the nature of the water systems involved.