Legionella

Health & Safety law is clear regarding the risk of legionella. Owners of domestic properties which are used for rental accommodation should undertake a Legionella Risk Assessment.

 

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Why you need a Legionella Risk Assessment

• Risk assessments are the responsibility of the statutory duty holder.
• The duty holder or responsible party needs to consider, assess and control the risk of exposure to legionella.
• Risk assessments must be produced by a competent person to ensure compliance.
• The risk assessment will identify measures to reduce the risk of increasing levels of legionella bacteria.
• The duty holder or responsible party must inform a tenant about any control measures put in place to maintain a low risk.
• The duty holder is ultimately responsible for the consequences of not having a risk assessment.

Legionnaires Disease: The facts

• Between 2011 and 2013 there were 84 deaths from Legionnaires disease. (source: www.nhs.co.uk)
• It is a severe form of lung infection
• It is spread by water sources and artificial water supply systems such as air conditioning systems
• In some cases the conditions can be life threatening
• Men over the age of 45 with deficient immune systems, who are smokers or who have breathing problems are particularly susceptible
• Legionnaires disease is often mis-diagnosed as flu or pneumonia