Legionella Management Service

It has been a statutory requirement for some time for commercial premises to have a Legionella control system in place. Regulations and guidance that govern the management of Legionella include:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,
• HSC (2000) ACOP L8 Control of Legionella Bacteria in Waters Systems,
• COSHH 1999,
• RIDDOR 1995
• HTM 01-05

The HTM 01-05 document has highlighted the need for all dental practice owners to be aware of their legal obligations relating to the control of Legionella on their premises which is echoed by the Care Quality Commission essential requirements.

The DBG has negotiated a deal with global water management specialist Hertel and will be working in partnership to ensure that all dental practices meet with their legal requirements. Each dental practice will be surveyed according to the ACOP L8 document, HTM 04-01 and HTM 01-05. The service will include:

1. A full survey of domestic water services and all dental equipment used in the practice including Ultra Violet systems, Reverse Osmosis and Disinfection Units, etc
2. Inspection of all maintenance records
3. Review of all commissioning, decommissioning, cleaning and disinfection procedures
4. Supply of L8 Log Book including self-monitoring pack for weekly flushing and monthly temperature testing
5. A standard risk assessment
6. Access to all survey information via the internet

Hertel are specialists in industrial support services and are members of the Legionella Control Association. With over a hundred experienced Legionella Risk Assessors covering the whole of the country, the DBG will be able to organise them to visit your Practice at your earliest convenience.

The cost of the service is £350 + VAT per Practice with two dental chairs. Any additional dental units will be surveyed at £60 + VAT per chair.