legionella risk assessment
The Legionella bacteria causes major problems for many individuals and communities
Legionella may not be a name that many are familiar with, but this is one of the most dangerous and fast moving bacteria in the world that can cause major health issues for individuals of any age. The bacteria leads to Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever, both illnesses can be life threatening to those who have a weak immune system or are struggling to recover from other illnesses. Training programs have been established in many areas of the world for people hoping to assist in identifying the risks that can lead to the growth of Legionella and lead to a lower number of outbreaks over the years. A legionella risk assessment should always be the first step for any business operating cooling equipment where the bacteria is most often identified and grows before being transmitted into the atmosphere.
A Legionella risk assessment takes in many aspects of a business
Undergoing a risk assessment should always be the first step for any business or individual operating a large cooling system as this is the area where the bacteria can be found. The environment within a cooling system is generally thought to be perfect for the growth of the Legionella bacteria, which is then emitted into the atmosphere when the cooling system is operated and air is pushed into the surrounding environment. Alongside a risk assessment the chance to identify weaknesses in any system and find help in making sure Legionella does not grow can also be found with the help of a professional. commercial cooling towers are thought to be the most common source of Legionella being pushed into the environment and causing outbreaks in communities located miles from the towers. In the past cooling towers not undergoing risk assessments have caused outbreaks in communities across international borders.