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What is BS 8580-1 - Risk assessments for Legionella control about?
Legionnaires’ disease is caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella which can colonize artificial water systems and equipment containing water.
BS 8580-1 supplies guidance on a way to conduct Legionella risk assessments, which are a legal requirement. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 make specific requirements for risk assessment. These regulations apply to the control of Legionella and are embodied in the Approved Code of Practice and guidance document, Legionnaires’ disease: The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems , otherwise known as ACoP L8.
Who is BS 8580-1 - Risk assessments for Legionella control for?
BS 8580-1 on risk assessments for legionella control can be adopted by:
Water supply managers
Building engineers
Principle contractors, contractors, designers, installers, and commissioners
Risk assessors
Health & Safety inspectors
Health industry managers
Building services engineers
Water treatment consultants
Public buildings owners and operators
Anybody involved in the management of private water supplies and building water systems
Those responsible for the s...
BS 8580-1:2019 history
2019BS 8580-1:2019 Water quality. Risk assessments for Legionella control. Code of practice