Legionella Risk Assessment Services Datasheet

028 9075 4179info@coralenvironmental.comwww.coralenvironmental.comLegionella RiskAssessmentService we offer:• Independent Legionella Risk Assessments• Independent Spa Surveys• Independent Cooling Tower Assessments• Water and Environmental Hygiene Services• Legionella Training• Legionella and Bacterial Sampling and Analysis• Written Legionella Control Policies• Legionella Monitoring and Reviewswww.coralenvironmental.comCoral Environmental Ltd, 92-94 York Road, Belfast, BT15 3HFWhat is Legionella?Legionella bacteria are widespread in nature, mainly living in natural water systems, however, the conditions are rarely right for people to catch the disease from these sources.Outbreaks of the illness occur from exposure to legionella bacteria growing in purpose built systems where the conditions are such that they encourage growth, e.g. dirt and heat within storage tanks, hot water cylinders, cooling towers, spa pools and hot water systems used in all sorts of premises (work and domestic).What am I required to do?To prevent exposure to the legionella bacteria, you as a duty holder must comply with legislation that requires you to manage, maintain and treat water systems in your premises properly. This will include, but not be limited to, appropriate water treatment and cleaning regimes.If you are responsible for any of the water systems described in HSE’s Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) and Guidance ‘Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems” (L8) you will need to assess the risk of employees and others in the workplace contracting Legionnaires’ disease.How can Coral help?Coral Environmental takes pride in providing real, common sense and cost e?ective solutions to our client’s needs and statutory requirements in today’s ever changing working environment.Coral Environmental are experienced in providing all of these services across all sectors successfully, o?ering over 20 years of experience.