Legionella Risk Assessment
What is a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Water Hygiene & Legionella Risk Assessment is not just a paper exercise. It’s about taking sensible steps to prevent ill health. You need to know how workers are exposed, and to how much, before you can decide if you need to do anything to reduce their exposure. The COSHH Regulations 2002 require employers to assess the risk to their employees, and to prevent or adequately control those risks. Sometimes, it’s easy to judge the amount of exposure to substances and decide what you can do about it.
A risk assessment is not about creating huge amounts of paperwork, but rather about identifying sensible measures to control the risks in your workplace. You are probably already taking steps to protect your employees, but your risk assessment will help you decide whether you have covered all you need to.
We can provide Legionella Risk Assessments and Legionella Risk Assessment Reviews both to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
All our services are designed to assist you to achieve full compliance with current Approved Code of Practice ‘ACoP L8 Ed4 2013, HSG274 Part 1, 2, 3 and HTM04-01 (NHS Premises)
Our risk assessment will:
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Always be completed by a competent and highly trained Legionella Consultants.
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Be completed in line with current British Standards (BS8580)
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Include all aspects of the Water Supply (Water Fitting) Regulations 1999.
Our consultant will always carry out an extensive risk assessment of all the water services within your premises. Our Legionella Consultants are always aiming to provide the highest possible standard and achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
“Your Safety is Our Priority”
Our Water Hygiene & Legionella Risk Assessment will include:
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Summary of Overall Risk Rating
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Site/Building Overview
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Schematic Drawings
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Risk Assessment Executive Summary and Risk Rating (Risk Conclusion)
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Recommendations
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Risk Assessment Survey Data:
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Management Overview
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Other Risk Systems
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Domestic Hot and Cold Water
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Written Scheme/Monitoring Programme Evaluation
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Photographic Evidence
Why choose us for a Legionella Risk Assessment?
When you choose The First Principle for your Legionella Risk Assessment, you benefit from:
Expertise: Our team comprises qualified professionals with over 17+ years of experience in Legionella risk assessment and management.
Tailored Solutions: We understand that every client's needs are unique, and we provide customised solutions to address your specific requirements.
Compliance Assurance: We help you meet regulatory requirements and ensure that your water systems are safe and compliant.
Ongoing Support: We offer continued assistance and monitoring to maintain a safe environment and mitigate future risks.
Comprehensive Reports: Our detailed reports provide clear recommendations and actionable steps to manage Legionella risks effectively.
Timely and Responsive Service: We prioritise efficient scheduling, quick turnaround times for assessments and reports, and timely support for the implementation of control measures.
Contact us today to schedule a Legionella risk assessment and safeguard your premises from the dangers of Legionella bacteria.
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What is Legionella?
Legionella is a gram-negative bacteria found in freshwater habitats such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. These bacteria thrive in warm water temperatures ranging from 20 °C to 45 °C. When Legionella bacteria infiltrate man-made water systems such as plumbing systems, hot tubs, cooling towers, and decorative fountains, they can represent a serious health danger.
These bacteria can multiply and spread through the release of aerosolised water droplets containing the bacteria. Inhalation of contaminated droplets is the primary route of transmission to humans. Fortunately, Legionella bacteria are not transmitted from person to person.
Legionnaires' Disease
Legionnaires' disease is a severe and potentially fatal type of pneumonia caused by inhaling Legionella bacteria. It was initially diagnosed in 1976 when there was an outbreak at an American Legion conference in Philadelphia. Therefore the name "Legionnaires' disease". Legionnaires' disease symptoms are similar to other types of pneumonia and can include the following:
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High fever (often reaching 39 °C - 40 °C)
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Chills and shivering
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Cough
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Shortness of breath and chest pain
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Muscle aches and fatigue
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Headaches and confusion
Some of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to Legionnaires' disease are the elderly, smokers and people with chronic lung diseases. Individuals from these groups tend to develop more severe symptoms.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment with appropriate medication are crucial in managing Legionnaires' disease. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and, in some cases, be fatal. Preventing the spread of Legionella bacteria through effective risk assessment and management is key to preventing outbreaks and protecting public health. As a business owner or landlord, you must protect your employees and tenants.
To protect the safety of water systems and avoid the emergence of Legionnaires' disease, it is critical to undertake periodical Legionella risk assessments. Thus, you can identify potential sources of contamination and apply suitable control measures.
Our Legionella Risk Assessment in 5 simple steps
Our service process is designed to be efficient, thorough, and customer-centric. It typically involves the following steps:
1. Initial Consultation: Book a quote - through our contact form, email address or phone. We then discuss your specific requirements and provide an overview of our services.
2. Site Visit and Assessment: Our team of experts visits your premises to conduct a detailed assessment of your water systems.
3. Analysis and Reporting: We analyse the data collected during the inspection and produce a comprehensive report with practical recommendations.
4. Implementation Support: We offer guidance and support in implementing the recommended control measures to mitigate Legionella risks effectively.
5. Ongoing Monitoring: To ensure continuing compliance and risk management, we can assist you with periodic and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Legionella Risk Assessment Service Provider
As a trusted legionella risk assessment service provider, The First Principle specializes in assessing and managing the risks associated with Legionella bacteria. Our team of qualified professionals conducts thorough inspections and evaluations of your water systems to identify potential sources of contamination and develop effective control measures.
Legionella and Landlords
Legionella risk management is particularly important for landlords and property owners. As a responsible landlord, it is essential to ensure that your water systems are properly maintained and free from Legionella bacteria. Our services include tailored risk assessments and guidance specifically designed to assist landlords in meeting their legal obligations.
We also offer Fire Risk Assessments or Asbestos Management services. So, if you are looking for a more complex package, check our other services!