About Aqualogy Industrial Solutions Water Networks Remote Metering Wastewater and Sludge Contact us Industrial Solutions Sustainable Water Management Electrochemical Wastewater Treatment Legionella Risk Management Water Treatment Industrial Water Plant Industrial Cleaning Energy Efficiency Water Quality and Environmental Control HVAC Ductwork Useful Links Legionella Risk Management Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. It is the most renowned form of a group of diseases known as Legionellosis. Other similar conditions include Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Infection is caused by breathing in small droplets of water contaminated by the bacterium. The bacteria is present in nature but engineered water systems such as domestic hot and cold water and process plant can provide perfect breeding grounds, allowing the bacteria to flourish. Facilities managers are required to properly manage the health risks inherent in water usage and address the issue of preventing pathogen contamination. Under general Health and Safety law, Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) L8, you must consider the risks from Legionella that could affect your employees or members of the public, and take suitable precautions. As an employer or a person in control of premises, you must: Identify and assess sources of risk Prepare a scheme (or course of action) for preventing or controlling the risk Implement and manage the scheme Appoint a person to be managerially responsible Keep records and ensure effective control Ensure your staff are aware of the risk How can we help you? We will provide a comprehensive package, which will ensure your company complies fully with the latest legislation, safeguarding both your staff and your business. Our Legionella package includes the following: Risk assessment of site water systems Design of a site specific log book and monitoring regime Schematics Remedial action list Training Leading the way Our Legionella Risk Management package represents current industry best practice. City & Guilds qualified risk assessors Legionella Risk Assessments Online portal access to the risk assessment, monitoring records and remedial action list Click here to download an information leaflet Aqualogy Environment Ltd 160 Aztec West Bristol BS32 4TU +44 (0)1454 800 468Email: info@aqualogyuk.com © 2015, Aqualogy Environment Ltd