Healthand and Safety Executive LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE AND GAS

WHAT IS LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE? HOW DO PEOPLE CATCH IT? * Legionnaires’ disease caused by

WHAT ARE MY DUTIES AS A LANDLORD? • Comply with Section 3(1) Health and

WATER SYSTEM DESIGN • Tanks - small enough to ensure daily turnover - covered

KEEP WATER SYSTEMS CLEAN • Check water tanks regularly – clean if dirty •

KEY CONTROL MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE • Keep cold water below 20⁰C (within 2 minutes)

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? • Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease pages of HSE

LANDLORDS’ DUTIES - GAS SAFETY • Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 –

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Healthand and. Safety Executive LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE AND GAS SAFETY: Landlords’ responsibilities Sue Matthews HM Inspector of Health and Safety

WHAT IS LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE? HOW DO PEOPLE CATCH IT? * Legionnaires’ disease caused by Legionella bacteria • Serious form of pneumonia - fatal in at least 10% of cases • • Transmitted by aerosols • Growth range 20 – 45⁰C Legionella bacteria present in many water systems

WHAT ARE MY DUTIES AS A LANDLORD? • Comply with Section 3(1) Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations 2002 • Read FAQ on HSE website - “As a landlord what are my duties? ” http: //www. hse. gov. uk/legionnaires/faqs. h tm • • Carry out a Legionella risk assessment Manage the risk

WATER SYSTEM DESIGN • Tanks - small enough to ensure daily turnover - covered to prevent ingress of dirt • No dead-legs e. g. pipework stubs, unused baths • • Avoid use of flexible hoses Only use contractors with Legionella awareness to work on your water systems

KEEP WATER SYSTEMS CLEAN • Check water tanks regularly – clean if dirty • Flush water systems - after plumbing work and if premises left empty • Descale shower heads and hoses before occupation and advise tenants to do this • Maintain TMVs (thermostatic mixing valves)

KEY CONTROL MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE • Keep cold water below 20⁰C (within 2 minutes) – insulate water tanks, high turnover • Keep hot water above 50⁰C (within 1 minute) • Set calorifiers (water heaters) to 60 ⁰C advise tenants not to adjust them

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? • Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease pages of HSE website www. hse. gov. uk • Legionnaires’ disease - A brief guide for dutyholders INDG 458 • Legionnaires’ disease The control of legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L 8 • ACOP L 8 Part 2: Technical guidance See Checklist on pages 33 -35

LANDLORDS’ DUTIES - GAS SAFETY • Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 – INDG 285(rev 2) • Maintain gas fittings and flues in a safe condition • Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineer • Keep records

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