Commercial Legionella Risk Assessments: ACOP L8 Compliance Guide
Commercial legionella risk assessments are a legal requirement for all premises with a water system that could create a risk of legionella exposure. The Approved Code of Practice L8 (ACOP L8) and its associated technical guidance (HSG274 Parts 1, 2, and 3) set out the framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling legionella risks in commercial […]
Legionella Prevention: Temperature Monitoring and Flushing Regimes
Temperature monitoring and flushing are critical legionella controls per HSE guidance (ACOP L8 and HSG274). Hot water: store at 60°C+ in calorifier, distribute at 50°C+. Monthly temperature checks at sentinel points and representative outlets on rotation. Cold water: store and distribute below 20°C. Monthly checks at sentinel points. Annual water tank inspections. Flushing: low-use outlets […]
Legionella Risk Assessments: What Landlords Must Know
Landlords have a legal duty to assess and control the risk of exposure to legionella bacteria in water systems under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations 2002. HSE guidance (ACOP L8 and HSG274) provides detailed requirements. A legionella risk assessment should consider: water system layout, potential contamination sources, people at […]