Legionella Risk Assessments
Introduction
Welcome to Bluewire Hub, your trusted provider of Legionella Risk Assessments. Local, certified assessor John has been producing Risk Assessments for rental properties for over 5 years. Our comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessment will ensure that you meet your legal obligation to keep your tenants safe. Legionnaires’ Disease is a pneumonia like illness which is caused by the Legionella bacteria and can in some circumstances be fatal. Both for domestic and business premises, landlords are required to assess the risks associated with Legionella exposure to their tenants.
How do I ensure that I am covered?
Complete the payment form with your property and tenant details. Our accredited and insured staff will organise access to the property with your tenants. After completing the assessment, we will email you a copy of the report.
What are the Benefits of using Bluewire Hub for your Legionella Risk Assessments?
Compliance with Regulations:
All of our assessors possess the ABBE Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness, guaranteeing that your property complies with the standards outlined in the L8 Approved Code of Practice (3rd edition) (ACOP).
Prompt and Reliable Service:
We pride ourselves on delivering efficient and reliable services. We’ll aim to schedule your assessment at a time convenient for you, and our turnaround time for providing Legionella Risk Assessments is quick and hassle-free. If you are looking for an urgent appointment we will always do our best to accommodate your request.
Expert Analysis:
Once the assessments are complete, we provide you with a detailed analysis of the findings. This helps you understand the potential risks and the necessary steps to eliminate them.
Competitive Pricing:
We offer competitive pricing for our Legionella Risk Assessment services, ensuring you get excellent value for your investment.
What is Legionnaires’ Disease?
The Legionella bacteria cause Legionnaires’ Disease, an illness similar to pneumonia that can, under certain circumstances, be fatal. The infection can occur when individuals breathe in small droplets of contaminated water.
The bacteria exist in the natural environment and can contaminate and thrive in water systems, including domestic hot and cold water. The legionella bacteria flourish at temperatures between 20 – 45°C when the conditions are favorable, but temperatures of 60°C or higher eliminate them.
What are my obligations?
Since the L8 Approved Code of Practice (3rd edition) (ACOP) was published in 2001, there has been a requirement for landlords of both domestic and business premises to assess the risks from exposure to Legionella to their tenants. You can read more on the HSE website.Â
Whilst most rented premises may be low risk, it is important that landlords assess and control the risks. Landlords may potentially face prosecution under HSWA. In such cases, they would need to demonstrate to a court that they had fulfilled their legal duty.
