Do customers, tenants, service users, the public or employees have access to a property that you control? Can other people be affected by what you are doing? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, then you need to act to control & prevent Legionella bacteria. These requirements are found in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Act (COSHH) 2002 & The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999. In support of these legal requirements the HSE have released the 4th edition of the Approved Code of Practice for the Control of Legionella Bacteria commonly called ACOP L8 with Technical Guidance HSG 274.
Accreditations, Qualifications and Memberships
Water Wise Services are Legionella Service Providers and Water Hygiene Consultants approved by Trading Standards and certified by Trust Mark who are a Government endorsed competent person scheme. We are also members of the CIPHE, recognised by DEFRA and the Secretary of State as Approved Contractor Persons under the Water Supply Regulations and are Water Safe registered. Our Legionella consultancy service will ensure that you have the right service to ensure compliance with the HSE's ACOP L8 and where appropriate the Department of Health's HTM 04-01. We work with businesses and organisations of all sizes including local authorities, housing associations and trusts.