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Legionella Risk Assessments

At WMS Environmental, we prioritise effective and straightforward approaches when it comes to Legionella inspections and testing. We aim to provide our clients with the necessary advice and guidance on how to proceed with any required remedial work for their water systems.

We understand that water hygiene is a crucial responsibility for any employer or landlord, and we are committed to assisting in maintaining compliance with necessary regulations. Our team of experts can assist in providing reliable and reputable Legionella inspections and testing services to meet your needs.

To ensure that your business meets legal requirements, we can help by creating tailored BS8580 risk assessments that are specific to your business needs.

Do I need a Legionella risk assessment?

  • Legionella risk assessments are required by law (see your legal duties).
  • They are a statutory requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 amongst others.
  • A Legionella risk assessment is a fundamental step in protecting your employees and the public from exposure to contracting Legionnaires' disease.
  • Legionella risk assessments should meet the requirements of the HSE’s ACoP L8.
  • BS 8580:2010 is the latest British Standard relating to Legionella.
  • They should be reviewed every two years or following a system change .

What does a Legionella risk assessment involve?

Our comprehensive and compliant Legionella risk assessments include the identification and evaluation of all potential sources of risk associated with Legionella within your building’s water system.

A City and Guilds-qualified Legionella risk assessor visits your premises to perform a site survey. This involves:

  • A detailed inspection of each room
  • Water temperatures taken across the site measured against acceptable ranges
  • Identification and detailed inspection of all site assets
  • Trace of all pipe work configurations and water sources
  • Identification, evaluation and prioritisation of all risks
  • Control scheme recommendations against the identified risks
  • Check of system materials to ensure compliance with WRAS (the latest water fittings regulations)
  • Photography of all site assets and risk areas

Following the site visit, the risk assessment is typed up and issued to you electronically and/or in hardcopy depending on your requirements. This includes:

  • Certification of the risk assessment - appropriate for any HSE inspection
  • Overall risk rating - a quantitative way to measure risk and prioritise remedial works
  • Executive summary - a summary of findings and recommendations for initial review
  • Recommendations - a task-by-task summary of all recommendations bespoke to site
  • Site and asset inspection reports - Asset registries, useful for management records
  • Report photography - All findings clearly referenced against photographic record
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