The Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) L8 gives practical advice on how to implement the legal requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) (1999, updated 2005) in relation to the risk from exposure to the Legionella bacteria.
To comply with their legal duties, employers and those with responsibilities for the control of premises where water is used or stored, should undertake the following:
- Identify and assess sources of risk;
- Prepare a scheme for preventing or controlling the risk;
- Implement, manage and monitor precautions;
- Keep records of the precautions; and
- Appoint a person to be managerially responsible.
Some of the many examples of those owners/operators of commercial premises that have a statutory duty to control the risk of Legionella bacteria in their water systems are:
- Schools;
- Local authority premises (including social housing);
- Hotels and public houses;
- Hospitals;
- Police, fire and ambulance stations;
- Offices;
- Retirement, nursing and care homes;
- Private landlords;
- And countless more.
To arrange a Legionella Risk Assessment with one of our highly trained Risk Assessors or for more information on whether your business/property requires a Legionella Risk Assessment, please contact us.
