Water Risk Assessments
Trust our friendly specialists to fully assess your building’s water system, producing detailed schematics and providing tailored reports and advice on any remedial work that your building requires. H2O Hygiene is among the top water risk assessment companies, with every customer receiving:
- Comprehensive water risk assessments and audits
- Tailored support from our family of experts
- Any remedial works that fix current problems and prevent future ones
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What Is A Water Risk Assessment?
A water hygiene risk assessment is a legal obligation for business owners and landlords to ensure a building’s water system is safe for employees, residents, customers and visitors. By assessing water systems, any associated health and safety risks are flagged with actionable recommendations and remedial works presented to the business owner or landlord. Ongoing requirements include a water safety plan that is reviewed and updated to include the steps taken to manage water hygiene risks.
Without a water risk assessment performed at least every two years or after certain events, such as flooding, drought or pollution, or if you install a new water system, your business will face legal and financial consequences.
How Does It Work?
One of our highly qualified engineers will visit you at your site ready to conduct your water risk assessment. We’ll talk you through everything you need to know about preventing Legionnaires’ disease, and any other potential issues in your systems by carefully assessing your systems one by one.
We will also conduct a Legionella risk assessment during our services, keeping your business fully compliant and people safe from the risks the bacteria poses.
Once complete, we’ll suggest a tailored action plan based on our findings. Our recommendations are designed to resolve any immediate issues, prevent any future problems and ensure your organisation remains compliant.
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The Importance of Water Risk Assessments
All types of industries must assess their water systems to ensure water safety and prevent health risks like Legionella bacteria. H2O Hygiene will identify hazards, monitor water quality and implement control measures to protect staff, residents and visitors. Our personalised water risk assessment services also ensure your compliance with UK health and safety regulations. We provide this service nationwide for many different sectors and environments, including schools, care homes, hotels and industrial facilities.Legionella Prevention
Identifies risks in water systems to prevent Legionnaires’ diseaseRegulatory Compliance
Ensures adherence to UK Health and Safety lawsProtecting People
Individuals, especially those classed as vulnerable, including children and the elderly, are at a high risk of infection from a faulty water systemWater Quality Monitoring
A risk assessment detects contamination and ensures safe drinking and usageSystem Maintenance
Detecting issues early prevents costly repairsGot a Question?
Frequently Asked Questions
A water risk assessment is an evaluation of a water system to identify potential health hazards, including bacterial contamination from Legionella. All aspects of a system will be analysed, with trained specialists inspecting water storage, temperature control and pipework to determine any risks and recommend preventative measures or actionable fixes. A water hygiene risk assessment is part of regular monitoring and maintenance to help minimise waterborne diseases and ensure water safety, regulatory compliance and the well-being of occupants.
It is recommended that your business or commercial property has a risk assessment performed every 1-2 years, but this can increase in frequency depending on certain criteria such as water systems undergoing significant alterations or any updates in regulations. High risk environments, such as care homes, hospitals and schools, may require more frequent assessments. We’re here to help, so any questions regarding how often your establishment should have a water risk assessment can be answered by giving us a call.
A water risk assessment is all about evaluating the overall safety of the entire water system, including contamination risks, pipe condition and temperature control. A Legionella risk assessment specifically identifies conditions that promote Legionella bacteria growth, and the risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease. A Legionella risk assessment can be performed in tandem with a full risk assessment, both designed to ensure safe systems and comply with UK regulations.
Yes, UK laws and regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and ACoP L8/HSG274 guidelines mandate that business owners, landlords and care providers must conduct water risk assessments. Failure to comply can lead to legal consequences, fines, business closure and serious health risks.