• Keep water butts clean by emptying and scrubbing out once a year. • Keep water butts in a cool position as far as practically possible. Insulate them to help prevent temperatures increasing in warm weather or paint them with a light colour to reflect the light. • If the temperature of the water for […]
Articles Tagged: Legionella
Do landlords really need to carry out a Legionella risk assessment?
Yes – the landlord’s responsibility for Legionella risk management is summarised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as follows: The legal duty for landlords who provide residential accommodation to consider, assess and control the risks of exposure to Legionella to their tenants is not new. This requirement stems from the Control of Substances Hazardous […]
