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How to comply... Step 1 Legionella Risk Assessment Our operations manager will be in contact with you to organise dates & times that suit you. Step 2 Control & Management Where a legionella risk is identified within a property, the uRisk team are on hand to advise and undertake any remedial works required. Contact Us Today Legionella Compliance T: 01438 870814 W: www.urisk.co.uk E: [email protected] Open Hours Step 3 Record Keeping Where necessary, logs and records must be kept to ensure the correct management is being carried out and recorded. Mon-Fri : 0900-1700 67 Witney Street, Tanners Business Park, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RX. Offices in: London, Hertfordshire Landlords & Letting Agents www.urisk.co.uk Legionella Introduction Legionella Risks The Law The Key Info The Facts Landlords & Letting Agents What is Legionnaires’ Disease? Key Details: Landlords Legionnaires’ Disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia contracted by the inhalation of small droplets of contaminated sources containing legionella bacteria. Legionnaires’ Disease is a form of pneumonia Legionella grows between 20-50°C All water systems in residential properties are a potential source for legionella bacteria growth. Legionella reproduces in seconds Legionella is contracted through aerosol (droplets/spray), not through drinking Who needs a Legionella Risk Assessment? All water systems require an assessment! As an employer, or person in control of the premises, you are responsible for health & safety and need to take the right precautions to reduce the risks of exposure to legionella. What happens if I don’t have one? Potentially threatening life you can be fined or sent to prison if negligence is proven. Protect yourself from... £45.00 +VAT Fines of £300,000+ have been issued Health & Safety at Work Act & COSHH require that you assess legionella risk “Landlords who provide residential accommodation, as the person in control of the premises or responsible for the water systems in their premises, have a legal duty to ensure that the risk of exposure of tenants to legionella is properly assessed and controlled.” Letting Agents “Where a managing (or letting) agent is used, the management contract should clearly specify who has responsibility for maintenance and safety checks, including managing the risk from legionella.” Who does it Apply to? “All water systems require a risk assessment but not all systems require elaborate control measures. It is important to review assessments periodically in case anything changes in the systems.” Contact Us 01438 870814 www.urisk.co.uk