What happens at a Legionella Risk Assessment?

It’s not uncommon for independent clubs, youth organisations and places of worship (and even some small businesses and private landlords) not to realise that they need to have a current Legionella risk assessment.

Why do you need a Legionella risk assessment?

If your building is open to the public, or you have five or more employees or tenants, you have a legal duty to protect them by controlling or preventing Legionella. Legionella is a potentially harmful bacteria, which causes a pneumonia-like illness, known as Legionnaires’ Disease. This can be debilitating for otherwise healthy people but can prove fatal for anyone who is particularly vulnerable. This might include very young children, elderly people, or those with an underlying health problem.

When you discover for the first time that your property needs a Legionella Risk Assessment, it can seem a dauting prospect. However, the reality is quite straightforward and can be reassuring.

So, what should you expect?

On the agreed date, one of our friendly technicians will arrive and will briefly talk you through what they are going to do to assess whether there are any risks for Legionella in your water system.

They will look around the building and