Legionella Risk Assessments
What is a Legionella Risk Assessment?
A Legionella risk assessment is used to assess the risk of Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. It involves inspecting water systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending control measures to eliminate, reduce or minimise exposure. It is a legal requirement for employers and building owners in commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and other sectors.
Do you Need a Legionella Risk Assessment?
If you manage a building or business, you have a legal responsibility to assess the risk of Legionella bacteria in your water system. Failure to comply with HSE guidelines can lead to serious health risks and legal consequences. We provide expert Legionella risk assessments to help you stay compliant, protect building users and meet your duty of care – quickly and affordably.
What Does a Legionella Risk Assessment Involve?
Our comprehensive Legionella risk assessments follow HSE best practice, inspecting your water systems to identify and control potential hazards.
Site Survey & System Inspection
We inspect your hot and cold water systems, outlets, tanks and pipework to identify areas of potential Legionella risk.
Hazard Identification & Risk Evaluation
Our assessors look for temperature risks, stagnation zones and system irregularities to evaluate the overall risk profile of your site.
Documentation for Legal Compliance
You’ll receive a detailed report with photographic evidence, schematic drawings and clear recommendations to meet your legal obligations.
What is Included in the Risk Assessment Report?
Our Legionella risk assessment reports provide clear, actionable insights with all necessary details to help you understand and manage your water system risks confidently. Each report contains:
Prioritised Action Plan
A full breakdown of the risks identified and a prioritised action plan to eliminate, reduce or control the legionella risks in your building.
Asset Register and Photos
A full asset register of your system, inspection reports for equipment. Photos included of equipment and any remedial actions required.
Schematic Drawing
An individual, detailed schematic drawing of your water system, including outlets, water heaters, cold water storage tanks and pipework layout
Full Compliance
Your report will ensure your site is compliant with UK Legionella regulations. It will be bespoke to your site and compliant with ACOP L8, HSG274 & the British Standard on Legionella Risk Assessments BS8580-1.
Each report is easy to follow and jargon free!
Areas We Deliver Legionella Risk Assessments
Legionella Solutions provide affordable and HSE compliant legionella risk assessments throughout the North West including:
