We have used Luke to carry out our FRA’s on approximately 30 HMO properties. Luke is extremely reliable and very commercial. He spent time educating our builders on how to ensure everything complied with regulations and it means we have very few findings on our properties due to Luke’s time and expertise. I could not recommend Luke enough.
Legionella risk assessments
Legionella is a harmful bacterium commonly found in water systems, and it poses a significant health risk if not properly managed. Conducting a Legionella risk assessment is essential to ensure the safety of building occupants and to comply with health and safety regulations.
At Absolute Property Services, we work with experienced and licensed professionals across the UK to provide comprehensive Legionella risk assessments in your home and commercial properties. Our Legionella risk assessments are designed to identify and evaluate potential risks in your water systems, providing you with the necessary steps to control and prevent Legionella outbreaks.
Types of Legionella Risk Assessments:
- Initial Legionella Risk Assessment: This assessment is conducted to identify and evaluate the presence of Legionella bacteria within your water systems. The goal is to assess the overall risk and to recommend appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate the potential for Legionella growth and transmission. This assessment is crucial for ensuring a safe environment for all building occupants.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Review Regular Monitoring and Review: Our review and monitoring of Legionella services are necessary to ensure the continued effectiveness of your Legionella control measures. This assessment service involves periodic checks of water systems, updating risk assessments, and implementing any necessary changes to your Legionella management plan. It is essential to maintain compliance with health and safety standards and to prevent any future risks associated with Legionella.
Absolutely. Several pieces of legislation establish the legal requirement for Legionella risk assessments, including:
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) – requires employers and those in control of premises to protect employees and others from health risks.
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) – requires suitable and sufficient risk assessments.
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) – classifies Legionella bacteria as a hazardous biological agent.
- HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8 – provides practical guidance on how to comply with the law.
If you want to feel confident in your legal compliance with Legionella risk legislation, give us a call on 01606 532966 to book your assessment today.
A legionella risk assessment is a mandatory requirement for all UK landlords, property managers, business owners and employers. These assessments survey the presence of Legionella, as well as the condition of water storage systems. Checks include:
- Temperature controls
- Presence of tanks
- Calorifiers and disused outlets
- Signs of stagnation
- The condition of aerosol-producing outlets (e.g., showers)
Overall, Legionella assessments are designed for the sole purpose of establishing the vulnerability or risk to occupants due to exposure to Legionella bacteria.
Legionella risk assessments are valid for two years and should be reviewed biannually. If your legionella risk assessment is due for review, contact our team today to arrange your free quote or book an appointment.
In circumstances where Legionella risk assessments are mandatory (commercial or rented properties), it is the legal responsibility of the employer, landlord, building owner or facilities/ property manager to ensure Legionella risk assessments are carried out every two years.
Legionella risk assessments are typically required for any premises with hot and cold water systems, storage tanks, showers, or aerosol-producing outlets, as they may present a foreseeable risk. These premises typically include:
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Shops and retail units
- Schools, hospitals, and public buildings
- Hotels, gyms, and leisure facilities
- Care homes and supported living
- Industrial and manufacturing sites
- Communal areas in blocks of flats and HMOs
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FPC have used Luke to provide FRA’s for various clients in various sectors. Luke has a pro-active and professional approach and shows a high level of fire safety and door understanding in order to provide excellent detailing of appropriate recommendation. We will continue to work with Luke in the future and would be more than happy to recommend him for services of this nature
Luke from Absolute Property Surveys has been an invaluable asset to our business, providing us with exceptional Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) across various sectors. Luke’s dedication to his craft and his ability to identify potential risks make him a trusted partner in ensuring the safety of our clients’ premises. We have been thoroughly impressed with his expertise and will undoubtedly continue to work with him in the future.
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