What is a Risk Assessment?

A Legionella risk assessment in Cardiff is essential to be in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure that you are compliant with Health and Safety Regulations. In the UK there are specific guidelines and regulations which state that building owners and designated employers need to assess and manage the risk of Legionella in water systems. It’s essential for the health and wellbeing of individuals to ensure that you are safeguarding them when in an environment that contains water systems that may have been infected. It’s your responsibility to conduct a risk assessment, highlight any potential hazards and put in place necessary control measures to prevent any future health issues. A risk assessment also helps to find any problem areas within a water system. Finally, having the right documentation to confirm that you have followed adequate guidelines and safety rules means that you are preventing legal liabilities and repetitional damage. This proactive measure provides evidence of due diligence when managing potential risks.