Legionella Risk Assessment - Information

Under general Health and Safety law, as an employer or person in control of a premises (eg a Landlord), you have Health and Safety duties and need to take suitable precautions to prevent or control the risk of exposure to Legionella.
Landlords who provide residential accommodation (as the person responsible for the water system in their premises) have a legal duty to ensure the risk of exposure of tenants to Legionella is properly assessed and controlled.

What do I have to do?

• Landlords and Managing agents should arrange for a competent person to conduct a Risk Assessment of the water system of the properties they are responsible for and document it along with a Legionella management strategy. 
• Take action to ensure that any risks of potential exposure are properly controlled and keep appropriate records. 
• Inform tenants of the potential risk of exposure to Legionella. 

An SRS properly documented Legionella Risk Assessment supplied to the Tenant at your property fulfils the Health and Safety obligations.  Risks are clearly identified and documented advice and guidance provided to the Tenant(s)

Does it affect me?
The law applies to you if you are:

• The Duty Holder (Landlord)
• The Responsible Person (Managing Agent – acting on behalf of a Landlord)

Comprehensive guidance from the Health and Safety Executive can be found here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/
How can SRS help?
A Legionella Risk Assessment can be a challenging and time consuming task to complete.  If carried out incorrectly or found to be inadequate the “Duty Holder” or “Responsible Person” can be held accountable, with the appropriate consequences.
SRS hold the necessary skills and qualifications to ensure your Legionella Risk Assessments are carried out accurately and efficiently. Please use the enquiry form to request a call back to discuss your requirements.
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