Legionella? It's all just rumours isn't it?
So, what is this ACoP L8 thing?
You just want to sell me chemicals don't you?
Why should I use an "approved" supplier?
Legionella? It's all just rumours isn't it?
Legionella can be lethal: failure to comply with legislation can lead to fines, even imprisonment. There is a focus on legionella - and it is vitally important to have strategies both to control legionella and comply with legislative requirements - it is only one component of a comprehensive water treatment package.
So, what is this ACoP L8 thing?
ACoP L8 is the Approved Code of Practice and Guidelines, L8 “Legionnaires’ disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems”. Approved by the HSC - with the consent of the Secretary of State - it gives practical advice and guidance on how to comply with the law and the requirements of:
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) |
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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH), concerning the risk from exposure to legionella bacteria. |
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The Code also gives guidance on compliance with the relevant parts of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) |
Follow the advice in the Code and you will be doing enough to comply with the law. You may use alternative methods to comply with the law but remember the Code has a special legal status: if you are prosecuted for breach of health and safety law, and it is proved that you did not follow the relevant provisions of the Code, you will need to show that you have complied with the law in some other way or a Court will find you at fault.
You just want to sell me chemicals don't you?
It comes down to a difference in philosophy; we aim to:
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optimise system efficiency by keeping it free from corrosion, scale and any build up of biolfilms, reducing your operating costs and downtime. |
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maximise system life by controlling corrosion and scale deposition, reducing the costs associated with plant downtime and the need to replace or repair costly equipment. |
These objectives are achieved through our comprehensive and pro-active water treatment services and our carefully chosen state-of-the-art dosing systems and specially formulated treatments. We aim to provide a quantifiable return on your investment with us.
Why should I use an "approved" supplier?
AquaCare is a member of the Legionella Control Association. Members of this Association workk to a code of conduct developed by the British Association for Chemical Specialities, the Water Management Society and the HSE. Paragraph 51 of ACoP L8 states: “The Code of Conduct does not have any legal status under health and safety law, but should help occupiers choose a suitable service provider to help them control the risks from legionella bacteria.”
Using a Code of Conduct-compliant service provider offers peace of mind in knowing the standard of service received from trained and competent personnel is professional, externally audited and meets the Code of Conduct's requirements.
Obviously there are costs involved - and we may not be the cheapest - but we always aim to provide our customers with value for money. With our expertise, our objective of generating quantifiable returns on your investment, and our close links with leading water utility sembcorp Bournemouth Water, we believe AquaCare will prove to be a key asset in your drive for clean, safe water.
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