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Here in the UK, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) published an Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) at the end of 2013, and is labelled as ACOP-L8. This is the latest guidance for the effective control and management of Legionella.

Overview :


ACOP L8 applies to all premises controlled in connection with a trade, business or other undertaking where water is used or stored. This includes sites that have cooling systems, hot & cold water systems, spa pools, or other plant or systems containing water.


An important update was issued in January 2017 regarding the management of spa pool systems, if you are a health club, gym or hotel with a spa pool, it is essential you evaluate your compliance.

Further to these regulations:

COSHH, regulation 6.

Regulation 3, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, sections 2, 3 and 4.

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Legionella Risk Assessment Guidelines


The ACOP-L8 stipulates that ‘A suitable and sufficient assessment must be carried out to identify and assess the risk of exposure to legionella bacteria from work activities and water systems on the premises and any precautionary measures needed. The dutyholder is responsible for ensuring the risk assessment is carried out.’

(ACOP-L8 Page 11: 28)


Although it is acceptable for an employer or a person in control of premises to undertake the Risk Assessment task, due to the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to identify, compile and solve problems and potential problems, many prefer to instruct competent specialists. Another heavy influence on that decision is the potential magnitude of repercussions that surround a Legionella outbreak, its disastrous health effects, financial damages/fines, loss of reputation and other perpetual problems.

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Once a Risk Assessment has been completed it is considered to remain valid until either of the following:


A change in Key Personnel.

A change in the water system (any).

A change in Legislation or Guidance (Last amended Dec 2015 to include ‘Landlords’).

Failure in your current Control Scheme.

ACOP-L8 does not stipulate a specific time frame for validity, however it does call the document a ‘living document’ meaning regular reviews are good practice (suggested every 2 years).

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Full Water System Risk Assessment


A Risk Assessment needs to consider the whole water system, not just isolated assets. The aim is to identify where there are risks within the system with the objective that a Control Scheme can be drawn up from the conclusions of the assessment.


Implementation of an efficient control scheme and the management of that scheme is just as obligatory as the initial assessment. The larger the site the more complex control schemes become to implement, record and manage.

LCS offer competitively priced
Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews that are amongst the best in the industry. We also offer complete Water Management Contracts for clients whom wish to outsource their Control Scheme to a safe pair of hands.

If you are unsure of the validity of your latest Risk Assessment, please click the button below. Answering 12 simple questions allows us to provide an instant evaluation.

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Online Evaluation :


Do you think you might need a Legionella Risk Assessment?

Are you unsure with the validity of your current Legionella Risk Assessment?

Do you have reasons to check recent advice?

Have there been changes in your work place?

ACOP-L8 does not stipulate a specific time frame for validity, however it does call the document a ‘living document’ meaning regular reviews are good practice (suggested every 2 years).

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Book a Risk Assessment


Please fill the form below to book your Risk Assessment. Select two dates for the Risk Assessment to take place in order of preference, and we will confirm your booking, along with a few other details within 1 working day. You will also receive a pre-assessment checklist to ensure that we have all the required information on Assessment day.

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Your Workplace :

Preferred Dates

We will email you to confirm your booking.

Initial Free Session :

A 30-minute Consultation Meeting

This service is a brilliant way to start a fully compliant management program. In fact we encourage all new clients to take advantage of this facility. One of our highly skilled Consultants will meet with you, onsite, at a mutually agreed time to conduct a Free Initial Session.

What We Do

Ask for a brief history of past & present problems relating to Legionella Control.

Rapidly assess your current control scheme by referring to any existing/previous Legionella Risk assessment (if available).

Ask a series of pertinent questions regarding the Water Assets onsite.

Ask a series of questions regarding compliance with Guidelines.

Keep all information confidential.

Discuss all available options in brief.

Provide a written quotation based on the result of the meeting.

Ask for a brief history of past & present problems relating to Legionella Control.

What We Don’t Do

Make a firm or fixed opinion on other suppliers work.

Provide immediate consultation.

Provide immediate solutions for a particular problem.

Perform any remedial works on the day.

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Risk Assessment Review


Many of our clients started by ordering a Risk Assessment review mostly due to client dissatisfaction with their current Legionella service provider and Risk Assessment.


This often derives from a loosely structured and poorly presented Risk Assessment from the provider to the client, with little, difficult or insufficient explanations and support. We also find some clients feel bamboozled with complicated and/or expensive remedial changes as recommendations from rookie Risk Assessors.


The trouble is there is no pre-set way to present a Risk Assessment nor is there often enough the enthusiasm from the provider to offer the support needed to achieve true compliance understanding.


Some clients are not even sure if they need a Risk Assessment at all. Well, let us make a start, right now and find out if you are in need of a Risk Assessment or Risk Assessment Review. The best person to answer this questionnaire is the Duty Holder or Responsible Manager for Legionella at your work place.

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Have you had a Risk Assessment recently?

A Legionella Risk Assessment is classed as a Living Document, therefore its validity is ongoing subject to a periodic review which needs to be self-defined. The HSE guidelines (ACOP L8) do not stipulate a specific time frame for this to occur, however if one of the following circumstances apply, a review of the Risk Assessments validity and effectiveness is highly recommended:

If the HSE release new guidance or legislation regarding Legionella control. This is to ensure that the Risk Assessment satisfies all the criteria set including any new or amended ones.

If there are any structural or usage changes to the building and/or its water system. This is to ensure the Risk Assessment takes into consideration these alterations, and that diagrams are up to date.

If there is a sample that has tested positive for Legionella, or a Legionella outbreak. This is to ensure that all areas of risk management are being utilized in the Legionella control scheme, as described in the Risk Assessment.

If there is a change of ‘Duty Holder’ or ‘Responsible Person’. This is to ensure that these key personnel fully understand their obligations, the consequences of failure, best practices, legislation, etc and know how to apply solutions.

If any of these circumstance apply to your Legionella Risk Assessment, we encourage you to contact us by calling 01827 259346 or use our online facility at Book a Risk Assessment Review.


LCS offer Risk Assessment reviews starting from £89 for individual buildings. Every Risk Assessment is unique, a member of our sales team will be happy to discuss your requirements and provide a tailored quotation for your site.

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