Do I Need a Legionella Risk Assessment?

Do you need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment at your premises or place of work, and how often do you need to have one? 

 

If your business has any kind of water system, including hot & cold taps, toilets, showers, or something a little more specialised such as a cooling tower, then the answer is yes. 

 

It is highly important to recognise the potential risk of Legionella bacteria spreading and multiplying through any kind of water system and becoming a risk to people. 

 

If you are a landlord, business owner or employ five or more people at your business, it is likely that under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act you will have a legal duty to ensure that any engineered water system that is part of your business is free from Legionella. 

 

You should keep records of any risk assessments and precautionary measures you take to prevent Legionella. 

According to various parts of health and safety legislation, the first step required is to perform a Legionella risk assessment. 

 

GES Water have fully trained and competent water safety experts to carry out these assessments for you, offering you peace of mind and clarity. 

 

It is also possible for someone at any business to become fully trained and competent in conducting these risk assessments themselves and we offer a Legionella Awareness Training Course and a Landlord Legionella Risk Assessment Pack to help too. See our shop for more details. 

 

You can contact us today to discuss the risk assessment your business may need and how often you may need one. With our expert assistance and advice, you can be sure your business will be safe and stay within the confines of the law.