At Acorn Safety Services the range of services we provide has continued to grow * and so too has our team of skilled health and safety consultants.
A few months ago we launched a whole new legionella bacteria service, offering risk assessments along with testing to help organizations, charities and enterprises in the public sector identify and assess their risk of contact with potentially deadly legionella.
In July, we were delighted to welcome Adam Midson to Acorn Security Services as each of our new Legionella and Flames Consultant. Adam will develop this growing area of each of our business which is dedicated to helping people to try to avoid the effects of legionella bacterias.
In this blog, Adam clarifies more about his position and how Acorn Safety Services can support you.
‘Here to help you with all of your health and also safety needs’
I am delighted to have joined the c’s at Acorn Safety Services at such an fascinating time. Acorn has bold ambitions for the future, particularly around its legionella bacteria services, and I can’t wait around to be part of it.
I’ve spent many years working in water industry, in water system and remedials and more lately gaining valuable expertise carrying out legionella risk checks.
I’ve already been on the road achieving our clients face-to-face, and also I’m really looking forward to developing these important associations.
‘What is legionella bacteria and also am I at risk?’
Legionella bacteria is microscopic and can be found in streams, streams, reservoirs and wetlands, usually in suprisingly low numbers, where they will don’t cause any difficulties. The difficulty comes when these tiny microorganisms get trapped with your water system and also multiply, potentially ultimately causing Legionnaires’ Disease.
According to the Govt, there were 503 cases of Legionnaires’ Ailment in the UK in 2019. It’s a life threatening illness which can be lethal – symptoms to be aware of include fever, head ache, cough and difficulty breathing.
While legionella bacteria might cause problems anywhere due to the right conditions, some areas such as areas where water will be stored or recirculated, where the water temperature is involving 20-45°C or where corrode, sludge, scale and organic matters exist, are considered to be from much higher risk.
Those people who are more susceptible to infection, including the elderly and the ones with weakened immunity processes, need to be especially watchful.
‘So, what can I do to guard myself and those close to me?’
Employers, your self-employed, facilities managers, safe practices officers and property owners, are all among those who have a duty to protect men and women against the risks linked to legionella bacteria.
The rules about legionella bacteria are really intricate and testing should be carried out by an expert : this is where Acorn Safety Providers can really help.
A full Legionella Threat Assessment carried out by a qualified assessors is the 1st important step in discovering and assessing your own risk.
The survey will look for any non-Water Regulations Endorsement Scheme approved fittings, assess your frosty water tank and conditions in your hot water tube and accessibility to all areas that require monitoring and maintenance by law.
Following the assessment, you will get a full report that can include any assistance with remedial work and also repairs and steps you should take next.
To make things even easier for you to manage, additionally we offer a free online website where our customers can store their own risk assessment papers safely and securely online making sure they are fully accessible whenever you need all of them.
And because Acorn Safety Providers is a fully-independent health and safety becoming a consultant, you can be sure that assistance we offer is with your easiest interests at heart.
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