I’ve Completed My Legionella and Water Risk Assessment – What’s Next?
Completing your Legionella and Water Risk Assessment is an essential first step in ensuring the safety of your water systems. Now, it’s time to take action and implement ongoing measures to manage and reduce risks.
After completing a Legionella risk assessment, implementing effective control measures is essential. This includes establishing hot and cold-water monitoring programmes and creating a detailed written scheme to outline risks and control steps.
"For precautions to remain effective, the condition and performance of the system will need to be monitored. The appointed responsible person should oversee and manage this. Or, where appropriate, an external contractor or an independent third party can do it."
— ACoP L8:2013, Paragraph 65
What Does a Hot and Cold-Water Monitoring Programme Involve?
In line with Technical Guidance HSG:274, a comprehensive monitoring programme includes:
- Temperature monitoring
- Showerhead cleaning and descaling
- TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valve) maintenance
- Calorifier inspections
- Cold water tank inspections
All actions and findings are meticulously documented in a dedicated site logbook for traceability and compliance.
Our Approach to Legionella Control - Monitoring and Inspection Programmes
At Bradley Environmental Consultants, we deliver complete support for building managers and duty holders, easing their responsibilities and ensuring peace of mind.
Why Choose Us?
- Comprehensive Planning: Pre-planned site visits and regular reviews to ensure compliance.
- Non-Conformity Reporting: Robust systems for identifying and addressing issues promptly.
- Specialist Expertise: Our water hygiene specialists are highly trained, experienced, and continuously audited to maintain excellence.
- Proven Track Record: Over 33 years of successful collaboration with facilities managers, consultants, and multi-site clients.
Legionella Control Association - Approved Services
As a proud member of the Legionella Control Association (LCA), our management systems adhere to their Code of Conduct and Service Standards, ensuring the highest level of service for hot and cold-water monitoring.
Let us help you mitigate Legionella risks and maintain a safe water system.
Following a Legionella Risk Assessment, it is crucial to establish control measures, such as hot and cold-water monitoring programs. A 'written scheme' will outline the areas of concern and the steps needed to control the risk.
“For precautions to remain effective, the condition and performance of the system will need to be monitored. The appointed responsible person should oversee and manage this. Or, where appropriate, an external contractor or an independent third party can do it.” ACoP L8:2013, paragraph 65.
What do hot and cold-water monitoring programmes involve?
A hot and cold-water monitoring program, in accordance with the Technical Guidance HSG:274, includes several key activities:
- Regular temperature monitoring
- Showerhead cleaning
- TMV maintenance
- calorifier inspections
- Cold water storage tank inspections
- Plumbing and deadleg removal
A detailed record of all precautions should then be kept in a dedicated site logbook.
How We Can Help
For effective Legionella control, Bradley Environmental Consultants offers comprehensive support to building managers and duty holders. This approach helps distribute the workload and provides peace of mind to those with demanding schedules.
We ensure full compliance by pre-planning all site visits and conducting regular reviews. Our non-conformity reporting structure further enhances security. All tasks are completed promptly and in accordance with HSG:274.
Our highly trained and experienced water hygiene specialists possess specialised competencies that are continually audited. With over 33 years of experience, we have successfully collaborated with facilities managers, consultants, and large multi-site clients.
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