Appendices
Last updated:Appendix 1
Glossary of Terms used
Centrally held records - The records currently held by the Property Service
Team on behalf of the Council.
CHSWC - Corporate Health Safety & Wellbeing Committee
Duty Holder - This is a shared role. At a corporate level it is the Chief Executive Officer. At site level it is the person with overall responsibility for managing the premises and systems on a site.
H.S.C. - Health and Safety Commission
H.S.E. - Health and Safety Executive
Nominated Legionella Co-ordinator - Person nominated by the Premises Responsible Person to carry out temperature checks, record keeping etc.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Includes overalls, gloves, headwear, footwear, respiratory equipment.
Premises Responsible Person - Person (Duty Holder) who is in control of premises or systems and is the person on whom the statutory duty falls at site level. This person should be a manager or have similar status and authority and is responsible for ensuring that the Nominated Legionella Co-ordinator carries out their duties.
Property Service Team - The team within the Planning Growth and Sustainability portfolio at Buckinghamshire Council with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Legionella policy and remedial works.
UKAS accredited laboratory - A laboratory which is accredited by the UK Accreditation Service.
WRA - Water risk assessment
Appendix 2
Relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice etc. (not exhaustive)
Legislation
Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended)
CDM Legislation Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (Amended 2004)
The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016
The Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016
Water Act 2014
H.S.C. Approved Codes of Practice
H.S.C. Technical Guidance
HSG247 Part 2: Legionnaires Disease The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water 2014
HSG274 Part 3 Legionnaires’ disease: The Control of Legionella Bacteria in other Risk Systems 2013
Appendix 3
Legionella Co-ordinating Officers
The current Council Legionella Co-ordinating Officers from whom advice can be obtained are:
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John Collins RIBA – Head of Property Services, Property Service Team,
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Matt Hayward MRICS –Head of Planned Maintenance and Projects, Property Service Team.
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George Thompson – Head of Reactive maintenance and Contracts, Property Service Team.
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Peter Halsey – Compliance Officer, Property Team, Property Service Team.
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Mark Hunt – Reactive maintenance and Contracts Manager, Property Service Team.
Appendix 4
Checklist for Hot & Cold Water Systems
The frequency of inspecting and monitoring the hot and cold water systems will depend on their complexity and the susceptibility of those likely to use the water. However, most Legionella assessment will be reviewed on a five-yearly basis. The risk assessment should define the frequency of inspection and monitoring depending on the type of use and user particularly where there are adjustments made by the assessor to take account of local needs.
Outlet flushing chart (PDF Download)
Outlet temperature chart (PDF Download)
Appendix 5
Important Temperatures to Note
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Less than 20 Degrees Celsius: Legionella remains dormant |
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25-45 Degrees Celsius: Legionella growth likely |
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32-42 Degrees Celsius: Optimum growth conditions for Legionella |
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Above 45-50 degrees Celsius: Legionella can survive but will not multiply |
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Above 50 Degrees Celsius: 90% of Legionella bacteria die within 80-124 min |
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Above 60 degrees Celsius: Legionella bacteria dies in 2 min |
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Above 70 Degrees Celsius: Legionella bacteria dies instantly |
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With this in mind when referring to logs you should expect to ideally see temperatures of <20 or >50 Degrees Celsius |
Appendix 6
Useful Contacts
For general advice:
- Health & Safety Team via the Health and Safety Mailbox healthandsafety@buckscc.gov.uk
If the matter is urgent it should be reported immediately to the Health and Safety Team 01296 674412
In the case of routine water hygiene matters you should report any issues to the Buckinghamshire Council Property team via the Property Service Mailbox propertyservice@buckscc.gov.ukFor Occupational Health advice, in the first instance contact your Human Resources Officer.
External sources of Information:
Health and Safety Executive:
Website: www.hse.gov.uk