Improve your management of Legionella risks

Aug. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- A safety notice was issued direct from the HSE after identifying common failings in Legionella control. This came from a review of the outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Great Britain over the last 10 years.

The most common source of significant outbreaks that have been found has come from cooling towers and evaporative condensers. The failure to recognize potential Legionella threats or to adopt effective control measures make up 90% of the outbreaks from the past 10 years.

Effective and consistent monitoring of water quality has been stressed in the notice along with the importance of responsibilities that are assigned to named individuals with proper management oversight.

A quote from a HSE’s Legionella expert said;

"Our research has confirmed the importance of businesses following the well-established and readily available guidance. Through this safety notice we are reiterating what those responsible for the maintenance of water systems should be doing already.
"They have a responsibility to manage the risks they create to protect workers and the wider public. This is a reminder to them of what the law expects. Failure to comply with the law means they may face legal sanctions, including in the most serious cases prosecution through the courts."

All businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure their water systems comply with the current health and safety legislation.

At OHS we work in close partnership with our clients, tailoring our water hygiene services to the individual risks your water systems pose.  In essence, by using OHS you can be assured of attention to detail, a first class service and a safe working environment for all concerned.

This is supported by the knowledge that you are fully compliant with the relevant legislation.

To book a consultation with one of our water hygiene experts please contact Nicholas Etchells on 07435 787 310