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SHE Code 38: Control of Legionella

This presentation provides guidance on Legionella control for managers, staff, contractors, and tenants working on water systems. Learn how to prevent Legionnaires disease and follow statutory regulations.

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SHE Code 38: Control of Legionella

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  1. SHE Code 38: Control of Legionella Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

  2. Who should use this presentation & read the code • Managers of staff, staff, STFC site tenants, and those responsible for contractors on STFC sites who work on water systems, for example: • Cooling towers • Hot/cold water systems – taps, showers etc • Water cooled scientific equipment • Air conditioning systems

  3. STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group SHE Code 38 “Control of Legionella”

  4. Why a Legionella code? • Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by Legionella and other naturally occurring bacteria. • Legionella grows best in stagnant, nutrient rich, warm water - between 20’C and 45’c (body temperature). • Legionella infection occurs through inhalation of water droplets – mists, showers etc. • Legionella is a statutory reportable disease.

  5. Key points • Establishes Legionella Responsible Persons (LRPs) to manage the operation and maintenance of Legionella registered systems and advise on Legionella matters. • Installing new, or maintaining or modifying existing water systems MUST be approved by the LRP. • If you work on water systems – have you been Legionella trained?

  6. SHE Training • The training detailed in the code for Legionella Responsible Persons can be booked by calling your local SHE training contacts: • DL/RAL 8288; SO 2061; UKATC 8325. • For help or advice with this code contact your local SHE Group

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