Our legionella services
- Legionella risk assessments
- Cleaning and disinfection of hot and cold water systems
- Hot and cold water system monitoring, including temperature checks
- Water sampling
- Remedial work to control the risks identified
Who has a duty to manage legionella risk
Under the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989, employers and people in control of premises have general duties to protect the health and safety of employees and others. Controlling the risk from legionella in water systems forms part of those duties.
If you let property, you should also consider the risk to your tenants. The Health and Safety Inspectorate publishes guidance on the law on gov.je.
Where legionella risk comes from
The risk is higher where:
- Water is stored or recirculated, for example in tanks and calorifiers
- Water sits between 20 °C and 45 °C, the range in which legionella bacteria multiply
- Rust, sludge, scale or biofilm provide nutrients for bacteria
- Outlets are used infrequently, or pipework has dead legs where water stands still
- Fine water droplets are produced, for example by showers and spa pools
- People who are more vulnerable, such as older people, smokers and those with weakened immune systems, may be exposed
Who our legionella services suit
- Landlords and rented homes
- Hotels and guest houses
- Care homes
- Schools
- Offices and other workplaces
- Gyms and sports clubs
What to expect
Initial discussion
Tell us the type of property, how it is used and roughly how many water outlets it has.
Risk assessment
We inspect the hot and cold water systems and identify where the risks lie.
Control and monitoring
We carry out the cleaning, disinfection, remedial work, monitoring and sampling needed.
Questions about legionella
What is a legionella risk assessment?
A legionella risk assessment looks at your hot and cold water systems to identify where legionella bacteria could grow and spread, and sets out the measures needed to control that risk.
Who needs to manage legionella risk?
Under the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989, employers and people in control of premises have general duties to protect the health and safety of others, which include controlling the risk from legionella. Landlords should also consider the risk to their tenants. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, contact us to discuss your property.
How often should a legionella risk assessment be reviewed?
There is no single fixed interval. A risk assessment should be reviewed regularly, and whenever there is reason to think it is no longer valid, for example after changes to the water system, to how the building is used or to the people using it.
What legionella services do you provide?
We provide risk assessments, cleaning and disinfection, hot and cold water system monitoring, and sampling, together with remedial work to control the risks identified.
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