Legionella Risk Assessments
Comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments by Morgan Environmental
Our Legionella Risk Assessments at Morgan Environmental are thorough and compliant, focusing on identifying and evaluating all potential Legionella risks in your water supply. Failing to adhere to Health and Safety guidelines by not conducting a Legionella Risk Assessment for your water services can expose you to litigation and potential prosecution.
Legal Requirements
According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers or those responsible for premises must perform a Legionella Risk Assessment in compliance with HSE ACoP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines.
Assessment Process
A City & Guilds qualified Legionella risk assessor from Morgan Environmental will visit your property to conduct a detailed survey, which includes:
- Tracing all pipework configurations and water sources
- Identifying and inspecting all site assets
- Measuring water temperatures across the entire site
- Checking system materials for WRAS compliance (latest water fitting regulations)
- Recommending control schemes based on identified risks
- Photographing all site assets and risk areas
- Creating a detailed schematic identifying each asset, including risk areas
Regular Reviews
The Risk Assessment must be regularly reviewed, especially when there are indications that its validity has expired. The review schedule and considerations should be documented.
Deliverables
Upon completion, the Legionella Risk Assessment document from Morgan Environmental is provided either as a hard copy or electronically, based on your preference. This includes:
- HSE inspection approved certification of Risk Assessment
- A summary of recommendations outlining risk area
- A summary of findings and recommendations for review
- An overall risk rating with our unique scoring system
- A detailed schematic showing the water system assets
- Asset reports for future monitoring of the entire system
Do I Need A Legionella Risk Assessment?
- Legionella risk assessments are required by law (see your legal duties here)
- They are a statutory requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, among other regulations.
- A Legionella risk assessment is essential for protecting your employees and the public from exposure to Legionnaires' disease.
- The assessments should meet the HSE’s ACoP L8 requirements.
- The latest British Standard for a Legionella risk assessment is BS8580-1:2019.
- Assessments should be reviewed every two years or following any system changes.
Ensure compliance and safety by scheduling your Legionella Risk Assessment with Morgan Environmental today.
Need a quote?
Please email info@morganenvironmental.co.uk or fill in our online enquiry form or call 01639 262001
