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Legionella Risk Assessments
At Safeguard Risk Consultants Ltd, we provide reliable and comprehensive Legionella risk assessment services for a wide range of buildings and establishments.
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We offer Legionella Risk Assessments for just £160.00 Inc VAT.
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Our certified assessors conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your water systems to identify potential risks associated with Legionella bacteria. After the assessment, you'll receive a detailed risk report with expert recommendations to help ensure compliance, protect health, and maintain water safety standards.
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What is Legionella Bacteria?
Legionella is a bacteria that lives in natural water sources but that can also be found in artificial water systems. The largest potential risk of Legionella exposure, which can happen where breathable water droplets are spread, is the development of Legionnaires’ disease. This is a severe and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia.
Legionella bacteria poses a serious health risk to staff, customers, and tenants in any facility. It is crucial to ensure your building adheres to current regulations, including ACOP L8, HSG274, and HTM 04-01 (Healthcare), to avoid potential fines and safeguard public health.
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Our Legionella risk assessments are clear, easy to understand, and customized to suit your site’s specific needs. ​
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Why Are Legionella Risk Assessments Important?
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974, a Legionella risk assessment is a legal requirement. It must be conducted by an individual with competence and suitable training to undertake the needed physical and administrative checks.
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If humans breathe in water droplets that contain Legionella bacteria, the contraction of Legionnaires’ disease is likely. Complications that result from the disease can include any number of potentially severe dangers, such as respiratory failure and multi-organ failure.
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Legionnaires’ disease is especially hazardous to these at-risk groups:
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People suffering from chronic diseases
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Diabetics, lung and heart disease
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Anyone with an impaired immune system
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Those over the age of 45
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Smokers and heavy drinkers
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It is vital for the safety of all occupants or visitors of a site to be protected from Legionella bacteria.
When to Carry Out a Legionella Risk Assessment
Duty holders should arrange to review the Legionella risk assessment regularly and, specifically, when there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid. An indication of when to review the assessment and what to consider should be recorded and this may result from:
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Changes to the water system or its use;
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Changes to the use of the building or part of the building in which the system is installed;
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The availability of new information about risks or control measures;
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Indications that control measures are no longer effective;
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New construction works or system modifications planned; or
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Changes to the key personnel, contractors and service providers.
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A case of Legionnaire’s Disease / Legionellosis associated with the system
Landlords and Their Responsibilities
Landlords who provide residential accommodation, as the person in control of the premises or responsible for the water systems in their premises, have a legal duty to ensure that the risk of exposure of tenants to Legionella is properly assessed and controlled.
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