BS 8580-1:2019 PDF

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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 responsibl...