Legionella Risk Assessment - Northampton
The most crucial element in controlling the risk presented by legionella bacteria (the causative agent of legionellosis including Legionnaires' disease) is the undertaking of a risk assessment. The assessment identifies which water systems pose a risk and its findings will determine the scope of the legionella prevention and control management scheme. In keeping with all other areas of health and safety legislation, a legionella risk assessment is the first task to be completed.
Safeguarding Your Environment - Legionella Risk Assessment - Northampton
To comply with their legal duties, employers and those with responsibilities for the control of premises must have a current legionella risk assessment in order to comply with the Health & Safety Executive's 'Legionnaires' disease; The control of the legionella bacteria in water systems, 2001'. The risk assessment must be reviewed at least once every two years. This may be sooner if there are changes to a water system or if results of checks show that that control measures are no longer effective or there is a case of Legionnaires’ disease associated with the system.
The legionella risk assessment should be undertaken by an organisation that is industry recognised and qualified in providing water treatment services or ongoing maintenance of water systems to British and International Standards.
Electron Water Treatment can provide a legionella risk assessment and meet with you on-site to discuss and review our findings. We will provide a comprehensive and easy to understand report, specific to your premises. The risk assessment will include where necessary, an action plan with clear itemisation of the priorities to help you implement the recommendations and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the latest legislation.
Legionella risk assessment are just part of our service, Electron can offer a complete water hygiene and treatment package that we call the 'Safeguard System'. To find out more please give your local Electron Plus member a call or follow the links above.
