About Legionnaires’ disease
Legionella can be found anywhere water is used or stored, as well as in the soil. Some common hotspots for legionella include cooling towers, hot tubs, old or faulty piping systems and air conditioning units.
What is a Legionella risk assessment?
A Legionella risk assessment is a vital health and safety procedure that both protects you, your business, and everyone who uses your facilities. Businesses and building owners in the UK are legally required to have them done regularly, as the risks of neglecting them can be severe. The assessment takes the form of a survey and report provided by the assessor that details the areas of your site that pose a threat of legionella. During the process, your risk assessor…
What happens during a Legionella risk assessment?
A legionella risk assessment is a survey followed by a report concerning the areas of your site that may become a legionella risk. The assessor will pay particular attention to elements of your water system that may produce an aerosol or where water is being stored.
What is Legionella? (Legionnaires’ disease)
Legionella can be found anywhere water is used or stored, as well as in the soil. Some common hotspots for legionella include cooling towers, hot tubs, old or faulty piping systems and air conditioning units.
