Medical aesthetics practitioners aim to enhance patients’ appearance through minimally invasive, non-surgical procedures such as Botox, soft tissue fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and chemical peels.
Non-healthcare professionals must be licensed and have relevant oversight by a named regulated healthcare professional who has gained an accredited qualification to prescribe, administer, and supervise aesthetic procedures.
Although they will be aware of the regulations surrounding the administering of these aesthetic procedures, they may not be aware of the regulations surrounding water hygiene in their clinic or salon.
L8 Legionella Control
At Swiftclean, our expert team provides professional and reliable Legionella control for aesthetics clinics. We can help you with Legionella risk assessments, Legionella testing, water tank cleaning and Legionella monitoring through to Legionella compliance and management.
Our comprehensive services are designed to control, manage and prevent Legionella and other waterborne bacteria and pathogens from contaminating water systems and potentially causing significant illness to your clients.
Is it a legal requirement to test for Legionella bacteria?
Yes, under the Approved Code of Practice, L8, issued by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), all business owners or landlords are required to have an up-to-date Legionella risk assessment to assess and control the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria.
You can read more about Legionella control here, or alternatively, fill out the contact form above or simply email or call us on 0800 243 471.
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Legionella FAQs
How long does it take Legionnaires disease to develop?
Legionnaires disease can develop in anything between two to ten days with flu-like symptoms such as a high temperature, fever, muscle pain, headache and coughing. If you suspect legionnaires and have breathing difficulties it is important to get medical attention as soon as possible as it can cause severe pneumonia and you may need to be on antibiotics for a few weeks. If it is left untreated it can be fatal.
Where am I most likely to contract Legionnaires disease?
Legionella usually thrives most in public places such as swimming pools, hospitals and offices so it is important for your facilities management to keep on top of legionella prevention. It is quite rare to contract it in your own home, but it does happen. Landlords have a duty to keep on top of legionella prevention and regular checks for the safety of their tenants.
Can Legionella be passed from person to person?
Legionella cannot be passed from person to person, it can only be contracted through breathing in mist from contaminated water so controlling it at the source is hugely important. Those most at risk are the elderly, smokers, alcoholics or those suffering with cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease or kidney disease. This means places like retirement homes, hospitals and hospices are high-risk places and should be carefully monitored regularly.
What can be done to prevent Legionnaires disease?
Water should either be under twenty degrees or over sixty degrees to prevent legionella growth. Treatment chemicals are often used in swimming pools and spas and is another effective way of killing legionella. We will suggest the most appropriate way for you to treat it at your business.
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