At Acorn Safety Solutions the range of services we provide has continued to grow * and so too features our team of specialist health and safety consultants.
Earlier this year we launched a new legionella bacteria service, supplying risk assessments and testing to help organizations, charities and organisations in the public sector identify and examine their risk of exposure to potentially deadly legionella.
Within July, we were happy to welcome Adam Midson to Acorn Protection Services as each of our new Legionella and Fire Consultant. Adam will develop this specific growing area of each of our business which is committed to helping people to try to avoid the effects of legionella bacterias.
In this blog, Adam clarifies more about his function and how Acorn Safety Providers can support you.
‘Here to aid with all of your health as well as safety needs’
I am delighted to have joined the c’s at Acorn Safety Solutions at such an interesting time. Acorn has bold ambitions for the future, especially around its legionella bacterias services, and I can’t hold out to be part of it.
I’ve put in many years working in the river industry, in water system and remedials and more lately gaining valuable expertise carrying out legionella risk assessments.
I’ve already been on the road conference our clients face-to-face, and I’m really looking forward to building these important connections.
‘What is legionella bacteria and also am I at risk?’
Legionella microorganisms is microscopic and is found in streams, waters, reservoirs and ponds, usually in very low numbers, where that they don’t cause any troubles. The difficulty comes when these tiny germs get trapped with your water system and also multiply, potentially resulting in Legionnaires’ Disease.
According to the Authorities, there were 503 cases of Legionnaires’ Illness in the UK in 2019. It’s a life threatening illness which can be fatal – symptoms to know include fever, headaches, cough and difficulty breathing.
While legionella bacteria may cause problems anywhere due to the right conditions, a number of areas such as places where water is stored or recirculated, the place that the water temperature is involving 20-45°C or where corrosion, sludge, scale and organic matters are mixed together, are considered to be with much higher risk.
Those who are more susceptible to infection, including the elderly and the ones with weakened natural defenses, need to be especially mindful.
‘So, what can I do to protect myself and those around me?’
Employers, the particular self-employed, facilities managers, protection officers and landlords, are all among those who may have a duty to protect individuals against the risks connected with legionella bacteria.
The rules around legionella bacteria are really complex and testing has to be carried out by an expert * this is where Acorn Safety Providers can really help.
A full Legionella Risk Assessment carried out by a qualified assessors is the first important step in identifying and assessing your very own risk.
The survey will be for any non-Water Regulations Endorsement Scheme approved accessories, assess your cool water tank and scenarios in your hot water cyndrical tube and accessibility to all aspects that require monitoring and maintenance by law.
At the conclusion of the assessment, you will receive a full report which will include any advice about remedial work and also repairs and actions you should take subsequent.
To make things even easier for you to manage, additionally we offer a free online site where our consumers can store their own risk assessment files safely and securely online ensuring they are fully available whenever you need these people.
And because Acorn Safety Services is a fully-independent health and safety consultant, you can be sure that guidance we offer is with your very best interests at heart.
To offer to working with you soon.
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