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Legionnaires' disease:
The control of legionella bacteria in water systems
The Health & Safety Executives primary Legionella
ACoP L8 document, the Approved Code of Practice &
Guidance "Legionnaires' disease: The control of
legionella bacteria in water systems" offers practical
advice and guidance on the control of Legionella bacteria
in water systems. This important document incorporates
the requirements of both the Health and Safety at Work
etc. Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous
to Health 1999. It also provides information on compliance
with relevant sections of the Management of Health and
Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Part 1: The Approved
Code of Practice
The ACoP L8 is split into two parts. Part 1: The Approved
Code of Practice covers general safety issues, such
as the identification, assessment, prevention or control
and management of the risk. It also covers management
responsibilities, training and competence; and good
record keeping.
Part 2: Guidance on the
control of legionella in water systems
Part 2: Guidance on the control of legionella in water
systems looks in detail at issues, including control
of the bacteria in water or cooling systems, cooling
towers, treatment programmes, monitoring, cleaning and
disinfection, hot and cold water services and matters
relating to system design and construction.
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ACoP L8 document in electronic format please complete
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