Legionella Risk Assessments

Comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments for Safe Water Systems

At Clearflow Chemical Cleaning Ltd, we prioritise the health and safety of your building occupants. Legionella bacteria, a potentially deadly pathogen, can thrive in stagnant or warm water environments. Our comprehensive Legionella risk assessments identify potential hazards within your water systems and help you mitigate the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. Serving the UK, we are dedicated to ensuring your water systems are safe and compliant with health regulations.

What is Legionnaires’ Disease?

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling aerosolised water droplets containing Legionella bacteria. Common symptoms include high fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, and muscle aches. In severe cases, Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal. It is crucial to identify and control the presence of Legionella bacteria in your water systems to protect public health.

Understanding Legionella Risk Factors

Legionella bacteria can grow in any man-made water system that provides conditions suitable for its survival. These include:

Cooling towers and evaporative condensers
Domestic hot and cold water systems
Whirlpool baths and spa pools
Misting systems
Humidifiers
Showers, particularly those infrequently used

Identifying these risk factors is essential to implement effective control measures and prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria.

Our Legionella Risk Assessment Process

Our Legionella risk assessments are conducted by qualified and experienced technicians who adhere to relevant health and safety regulations. The assessment typically involves the following steps:

Site Survey: We conduct a thorough inspection of your water systems, identifying potential risk factors such as dead legs (unused pipe sections), low water flow, inadequate temperature control, and the presence of scale or sediment.
Data Collection: We collect information on your water system design, operation, maintenance procedures, and any previous water quality testing results.

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Temperature Monitoring: We measure water temperatures at various points within your system to ensure compliance with recommended guidelines to prevent Legionella growth.

Sampling and Analysis: The water samples are taken as per ACOP L8 regulations for laboratory analysis to detect the presence of Legionella bacteria.

Risk Assessment Report: Following the assessment, we provide a detailed report outlining the identified risks and recommended control measures to mitigate them.

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Benefits of a Legionella Risk Assessment

A Legionella risk assessment offers several crucial benefits:

Protecting Public Health: By identifying and mitigating Legionella risks, you can significantly reduce the chances of an outbreak and protect the health and wellbeing of your building occupants.
Compliance with Regulations: The UK has stringent regulations enforced by the HSE. Our assessments ensure you comply with these regulations.
Peace of Mind: Knowing your water systems have been thoroughly assessed and pose minimal Legionella risk provides peace of mind and reduces the potential for costly legal repercussions from outbreaks.
Reduced Operational Costs: Proactive management of Legionella risks can help prevent costly outbreaks that may require building closures and decontamination procedures.

Schedule Your Legionella Risk Assessment Today to Ensure Safe and Compliant Water Systems Across the Uk!

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