Legionella Management Specialists
What is a Legionella Compliance Audit?
Our compliance audits examine not only the performance and effectiveness of those risk management systems and procedures currently in place, but also seek to clarify roles, responsibilities and duties of all key stakeholders involved in the process including the appointed duty holders, responsible persons, managers, consultants and contractors.
Review of control measures: Monitoring and routine inspection
“For precautions to remain effective, the condition and performance of the system will need to be monitored. The appointed legionella responsible person should oversee and manage this. Or, where appropriate, an external contractor or an independent third party can do it. Management should involve:
(a) checking the performance and operation of the system and its component parts;
(b) inspecting the accessible parts of the system for damage and signs of contamination;
(c) monitoring to ensure that the treatment regime continues to control to the required standard.”
Health & Safety Executive Approved Code of Practice L8 “Legionnaires’ disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems”
What is Involved in an Audit?
Our audit team will examine:
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If there is an effective legionella management plan and communication system in place that exerts overall control of the water systems.
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If an accurate and impartial legionella risk assessment has been undertaken in accordance with BS 8580:2010 “Water quality – Guide to risk assessments for Legionella control”.
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If there is a detailed legionella policy in place including an emergency plan.
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If all stakeholders involved in the legionella management plan have the correct levels of training and competence, this is especially important when external contractors are involved.
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If all water systems have been included in the management plan.
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If there is an effective contractor management process in place.
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Most importantly, if effective control over legionella proliferation is being achieved and that this is suitably recorded.
An audit of this nature can assist legionella Duty Holders and Responsible Persons from all sectors of industry and commerce, helping them to demonstrate to the regulator that they have effective contractor management procedures in place and that “abdication” of the responsibility for legionella risk management has not taken place, thus giving peace of mind that all reasonable precautions for the management of legionella risks are in place and effective.
Expert & Impartial Advice
Legionella Control Internationals teams of experienced legionella risk management specialists offer expert and impartial advice on the prevention and control of exposure to legionella bacteria in all engineered water systems including hot and cold water systems, cooling systems, cooling towers, and complex and novel water systems.
A legionella compliance audit is a detailed review of an organisations legionella management plan, control procedures and day-to-day activities to determine whether it is compliant with current legislation and guidance relating to the control of legionella bacteria and Legionnaires' disease in the workplace.