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Legionella Assessment

There are at least 34 species of legionella which cause legionnaires’ disease. Legionella is widespread in natural water sources but can also live in man-made water systems such as those found in dental premises.

As a result it is important to ensure that your premises are free of the organism, you have a responsibility to:

• Identify and assess risk sources.
• Prepare a scheme for preventing or controlling the risk.
• Implement and manage precautions.
• Keep records of precautions implemented.

We understand the specific risks that can be present within dental premises, we are able to conduct a full and complete legionella assessment in a timely manner, providing a comprehensive report and any subsequent recommendations to ensure that you comply with current legislation and avoid prosecution.

Legionella Interim Health Check

It is a statutory requirement for dental premises to have a Legionella control system in place, you must evidence that you are in line with legislation on a bi-yearly basis. We provide yearly legionella healthy checks to meet the growing demands of practices like yourselves and to help you to ensure you are always meeting legionella legislation.

Knowing your practice is safe on a yearly basis offers great piece of mind and a safer practice.

This service also includes a free legionella water sample.

Legislation

ensure L8 compliance in dental premises are:

• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems – also known as L8
• RIDDOR
• COSHH 2002
• Health Technical Memorandum 04-01 (HTM04-01)
• Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 (HTM01-05)