Legionnaires’ Disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any type of Legionella bacteria. Signs and symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle pains, and headaches. It is a serious illness which can be life threatening. Legionella bacteria can be found in the following:
✔ Water systems incorporating a cooling tower
✔ Water systems incorporating an evaporative condenser
✔ Hot and cold-water systems
✔ Spa pools / Swimming Pool
✔ Respiratory and other therapy equipment
✔ Fountains
In Ireland, under occupational health and safety legislation there is a legal obligation on employers to carry out a risk assessment in relation to Legionella prevention and control in the workplace and where a risk are identified the appropriate control measures should be put in place and a risk management plan adopted.
The LRA report will illustrate the risks in the workplace in an informative yet easy to understand format, our process is outlined below:
✔ We will come on site and make sure a Duty Holder has been appointed
✔ We will check all current paperwork and certificates
✔ A thorough inspection of the water system will take place, depending on the size this will take from 4 hours – 2 days
The risk assessment will be prepared and consist of:
✔ The detailed report including images and our recommendations on each point
✔ A strategy for the premises outlining weekly / monthly tasks which the Duty Holder will be required to carry out (i.e temperature checking)
✔ Information on risks and responsibilities
While a Legionella Risk Assessment is a vital document for your business, it is also important to ensure that weekly / monthly records are maintained as these will be critical should anything happen at your place of business.
A risk assessment is carried out specifically for each building on an individual basis
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