Safety Alert
Management of the risks from legionella within water systems
Management of the risks from legionella within water systems
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- HID1-2012
- Occupational Health
- Potable-water hygieneRisk management
- Competence and trainingRisk assessmentSafety communication
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Summary
HSE alerts employers to legionella risks in water systems other than cooling towers and evaporative condensers. It requires risk assessment and, where risks exist, a proportionate control scheme, monitoring, records and periodic review. It emphasises competent personnel, defined responsibilities and specialist assistance where internal expertise is insufficient.
Classifications: Potable-water hygiene; legionella; drinking-water hygiene.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
HID1-2012. Themes: occupational health.