What is a legionella risk assessment?
What is Legionella bacteria?
Is a legionella risk assessment a legal requirement?
- The Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
Other legislation (not an exhaustive list) relating to the control of legionella in the workplace includes:
- Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations
- Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
Our Legionella risk assessment report
- Executive Summary (including any remedial control actions or requirements for ongoing management, Legionella monitoring, or training)
- Introduction
- The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems
- Assessment Procedure
- Description of Water Systems
- Appendix 1 Risk Assessments
- Appendix 2 Asset List and Temperature Measurements
- Appendix 3 Photographs
- Appendix 4 Schematics
- Appendix 5 HSG274 Part 2 and Part 3 Checklists
- Appendix 6 Example of Monitoring Check Sheets and Procedures
- Appendix 7 Example of Written Preventative Scheme
Our Legionella risk assessment services
We offer Legionella testing and Total Viable Count (TVC) water sampling to indicate heterotrophic organisms' total level (fungi, yeasts, molds, and bacteria) within a sample. TVC sampling shows general contamination within a system, determining if further investigation or remedial action is necessary.
LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT IN THE UK
In the UK, our team of qualified occupational hygienists, all of whom are members of the British Occupational Hygiene Society, carry out Legionella risk assessments following the Health & Safety Executive's Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8, and their supporting Health and Safety Guidance HSG274.
LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT AND LEGIONELLA TESTING IN THE US
In the US, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Lafayette, LA, laboratory provides environmental analytical and bioassay testing services, offering clients one-stop access to testing for several programs, including NPDES GMG 290000, NCP Product Schedule testing, and Legionella testing. Our lab uses the Legiolert testing method for comprehensive Legionella monitoring.
LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT AND LEGIONELLA TESTING IN THE MIDDLE EAST & ASIA
We also offer ISO 17025-accredited Legionella testing services in our Dubai (UAE), Doha (Qatar), and Dammam (Saudi Arabia) laboratories, and can provide certain Legionella testing services through our Mumbai (India) and Singapore facilities.
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ advantage
Element has a global network of ISO 17025-accredited water testing laboratories to provide you with a range of comprehensive legionella risk assessment services. Our teams of highly experienced and qualified occupational hygienists help you identify potential risks and introduce effective measures to ensure compliance and safety.
For more information about our Legionella risk assessment services, contact us today.
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