Policy Statement
Last updated:1.1 Policy Statement
This document relating to Legionella, its associated hazards, and procedures, has been formally approved and adopted as Buckinghamshire Council Policy. It updates any previous Legionella Policy Statements and applies to all Council premises, employees, consultants, and any contractors employed by the Council or its agents.
- Buckinghamshire Council (BC) recognises the importance of the legal requirement to manage the risk from Legionella and is committed to protect from any possible exposure to Legionella bacteria not only its own employees, but also other persons who may be affected by its undertakings.
- This policy and procedure document has been produced in order to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the above objective is achieved by detailing the action to be taken in respect of water systems with a potential to harbour Legionella bacteria in Council buildings;
- The Council requires the co-operation of all employees in ensuring the guidance contained within this policy is complied with at all times. This policy and procedure document will be kept under review and revised as necessary.