Legionella is a type of bacteria that is associated with a debilitating, respiratory infection known as Legionnaire’s disease. These bacteria occur naturally within water systems, including ornamental fountains, air conditioner ducts, cooling towers, ponds, humidifiers, faucets, showerheads and other water distribution systems, and it can pose serious risks to public health. Part of infection prevention and control measures for legionnaire’s disease is identifying the source of the legionella contamination and undertaking legionella treatment.

Legionella Risk Assessment in London and the U.K.
Any workplace with water services should have a full legionella risk assessment London procedure carried out periodically. The risk assessment procedure helps establish and assess the risk of exposure to the bacteria from water distribution systems as well as work activities in the building for Legionnaire’s disease prevention.

As one of the U.K.’s leading legionella, water and air treatment companies, Howlett Associates offers a full legionella risk assessment London package to help businesses and organizations ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety Executives Approved Code of Practice L8 (ACOP L8). Our legionella risk assessment London procedure complies with the requirements for the new British Standard BS 8580, and our team of assessors is aware of all Health and Safety Executive guidelines and can provide you with a complete risk assessment and control.

Legionella Treatment in London and the U.K.
Legionella bacteria are thought to have more than 40 individual species, but most human infections are caused by the specie called legionella pneumophila. This bacterium produces two negative health effects on humans: Legionellosis Pontiac fever and the more severe legionnaire’s disease, both of which are distinguished by their severe flu-like symptoms and gastrointestinal issues. While Legionellosis Pontiac may go away on its own without the need for medical treatment, legionnaire’s disease may cause serious complications, such as vomiting, shortness of breath, nausea, pains in the chest and shortness of breath, or in some cases, it can even prove fatal. That’s why it’s extremely essential to guard against legionella pneumophila with effective legionella treatment London services.

As well as legionella risk assessment, Howlett Associates offers a comprehensive legionella treatment London solution covering the entire cycle, from sampling and analysis to risk management and control measures. Our legionella treatment London experts come with PDAs to capture and synchronize real time data, and we also provide a secure web portal from which you can view your individual data. For further information about legionella risk assessment and legionella treatment services, please feel free to contact us.


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