At Acorn Safety Solutions the range of services we offer has continued to grow : and so too has our team of expert health and safety consultants.
A few months ago we launched a new legionella bacteria service, giving risk assessments and testing to help businesses, charities and companies in the public industry identify and examine their risk of experience potentially deadly legionella.
In July, we were happy to welcome Adam Midson to Acorn Protection Services as our own new Legionella and Fireplace Consultant. Adam will develop this specific growing area of our own business which is dedicated to helping people to protect themselves from the effects of legionella microorganisms.
In this blog, Adam describes more about his role 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 Solutions at such an exciting time. Acorn has striking ambitions for the future, particularly around its legionella germs services, and I can’t wait around to be part of it.
I’ve invested many years working in the water industry, in domestic plumbing and remedials and more lately gaining valuable knowledge carrying out legionella risk exams.
I’ve already been on the road assembly our clients face-to-face, along with I’m really looking forward to establishing these important associations.
‘What is legionella bacteria as well as am I at risk?’
Legionella germs is microscopic and can be found in streams, rivers, reservoirs and waters, usually in minimal numbers, where that they don’t cause any difficulties. The difficulty comes when these tiny microorganisms get trapped within your water system as well as multiply, potentially ultimately causing Legionnaires’ Disease.
According to the Government, there were 503 cases of Legionnaires’ Ailment in the UK in 2019. It’s a significant illness which can be deadly – symptoms to be aware of include fever, headaches, cough and breathlessness.
While legionella bacteria might cause problems anywhere in the right conditions, several areas such as areas where water can be stored or recirculated, where the water temperature is between 20-45°C or where rust, sludge, scale as well as organic matters are present, are considered to be with much higher risk.
People who are more susceptible to infection, including the elderly and people with weakened immunity processes, need to be especially watchful.
‘So, what can I do to shield myself and those around me?’
Employers, the self-employed, facilities managers, protection officers and landlords, are all among those who may have a duty to protect men and women against the risks connected with legionella bacteria.
The rules about legionella bacteria are really complicated and testing needs to be carried out by an expert : this is where Acorn Safety Solutions can really help.
A full Legionella Threat Assessment carried out by our qualified assessors is the 1st important step in figuring out and assessing your very own risk.
The survey will appear for any non-Water Regulations Authorization Scheme approved furnishing, assess your frosty water tank and types of conditions in your hot water cyndrical tube and accessibility to all areas that require monitoring along with maintenance by law.
After the assessment, you will get a full report which will include any advice about remedial work along with repairs and steps you should take following.
To make things that much easier for you to manage, we offer a free online site where our clientele can store their own risk assessment files safely and securely online ensuring they are fully available whenever you need them.
And because Acorn Safety Solutions is a fully-independent health and safety consultancy, you can be sure that suggestions we offer is with your very best self interests at heart.
We look forward to working with anyone soon.
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