Legionella Testing & Risk Assessment
Legionella Testing in Leeds, Yorkshire & UK
Why Choose Squared Circle?
- Experienced legionella and water hygiene specialists
- Fully compliant with HSE ACoP L8 & HSG 274 guidance
- Professional, reliable and responsive service
- Competitive fees with practical compliance advice
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), duty holders including employers and landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of employees, tenants, visitors, and others who may be affected by their undertaking. This includes managing the risks associated with water quality and legionella bacteria.
Our experienced team specialises in legionella control and water hygiene compliance, supporting businesses, landlords, property managers, and duty holders across a broad range of sectors. From initial legionella risk assessments through to ongoing monitoring and compliance support, we help ensure your water systems remain safe, compliant, and efficiently managed.
01 Legionella Risk Assessments
A detailed legionella risk assessment is the most effective way to identify the level of risk within a building’s water system and determine the measures required to reduce that risk.
During the assessment, one of our qualified and highly experienced assessors will undertake a full survey of the premises, paying close attention to any areas that could present a potential legionella risk. This includes stored water systems, cooling towers, hot water systems, spray systems, non-compliant fittings, and installation concerns.
The survey investigates the design, condition, and existing control measures of the water systems, alongside the site’s current approach to risk management and compliance.
Where risks are identified, our reports provide clear guidance on the remedial actions required to improve compliance and reduce the likelihood of legionella bacteria growth.
What We Do:
Comprehensive legionella risk assessments carried out in accordance with HSE ACoP L8 and HSG 274 guidance.
Provide practical recommendations and support to help reduce legionella risk and improve water system safety.
What’s Included:
- Full inspection of the building’s water systems
- Identification of potential legionella risks
- Water temperature profiling
- Site-specific recommendations and remedial actions
- Detailed written report
- Water asset register and control task schedule
- Compliance guidance and risk rating
- Risk reduction recommendations
- Guidance on ongoing control measures
- Compliance-focused action plans
- Support for improving water hygiene management
FAQs:
When is a Principal Designer required?
For any project with more than one contractor, a Principal Designer must be appointed.
How do you ensure design risk is managed?
We work closely with the project team to identify, eliminate, or control risks at every stage.
What is a Principal Designer?
A Principal Designer is appointed by the client to plan, manage, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase of a project under CDM 2015 regulations.
When is a Principal Designer required?
A Principal Designer must be appointed on any project involving more than one contractor, which applies to most construction projects.
Who appoints the Principal Designer?
The client (commercial or domestic) is responsible for appointing the Principal Designer in writing.
