We help all different types of businesses with their legionella control. Different sectors require out help and guidance when it comes to legionella control. We offer a wide range of services to help keep your water systems safe and compliant.
A legionella risk assessment is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Works Act 1974. The responsibility of ensuring that the water system within a premises is down to the landlord or responsible person. Legionella testing maybe required once a legionella risk assessment is carried out and deems it necessary to test the water for legionella.
What is legionella bacteria and legionnaires' disease?
Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires' disease, as well as the similar but less serious conditions of Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection.
The Different Sectors We Work With
Legionella Control in Commercial Premises
We can help you with Legionella risk assessment, legionella testing & legionella training in Commercial premises. Commercial premises are usually low risk due to the typically water systems found. Completing a legionella risk assessment for a Commercial premises will help determine the risk.
Legionella Control in GP Practices Doctors Surgeries
Legionella Control within a healthcare premises needs to satisfy the likes of CQC (Care Quality Commission). We have the knowledge to advice on the correct legionella risk assessment for GP practices, Dental Surgeries and other healthcare premises.
Legionella Management in Care Homes
A potential high risk environment when dealing with legionella control in Care Homes and Nursing Homes. Making sure the various regulations are met including those set out by the HSE and CQC. Our bespoke legionella risk assessments and legionella testing can help make sure the water systems are maintained safely for those who are more suceptable.