L8 Risk Management Ltd is proud to offer comprehensive compliance support and expert risk management consultancy services in Birmingham tailored to meet your specific needs.
We provide an extensive range of unbiased technical expertise focused on the control and prevention of Legionella bacteria in water systems. Our dedicated team of professionals is equipped to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance, helping you mitigate risks effectively.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Full consultation on managing Legionella bacteria within your water systems
- Legionella risk assessments
- Writing written schemes
- AutoCAD P&ID schematics
- Investigating positive results
- Water balance analysis
- Technical support
- Auditing service providers
At L8 Risk Management Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence and peace of mind through our specialised services.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in safeguarding your water systems against Legionella bacteria.
What is Legionella and why should you know about?
If you’re not familiar with Legionella, here’s a quick reminder. One form of bacteria that is frequently found in natural freshwater settings, such as ponds and streams, is legionella. When it invades and spreads within artificial water systems, it becomes dangerous. Plumbing systems, hot water tanks, cooling towers, and hot tubs can all create the perfect environment for Legionella to grow.
Inhaling tiny water droplets infected with the germs poses the greatest health risk. Air conditioning units, showers, fountains, and other sources of aerosolised water could cause this. Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia that can be deadly in up to 25% of cases, is caused by a Legionella infection. In the UK, there are about 500 documented instances of legionnaires’ disease every year, according to Public Health England. Epidemics in the UK and Europe highlight how important it is to have effective control.
Anyone can become ill by breathing in contaminated aerosols, but smokers, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems are more vulnerable. In the UK, it is your duty as an organisation or building manager to ensure the safety of your tenants / employees. According to the Health and Safety at Work. Act 1974, protecting your water systems from Legionella colonisation is both a legal requirement and an essential component of risk management.