Landlords to battle Legionnaire's Disease!

A potentially fatal form of pneumonia, named Legionnaire's disease, is caused by Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when Legionella bacteria enters the lungs as a result of water being inhaled (as a spray or a mist).


Symptoms:

• Flu-like symptoms
• Cough
• Chest pains
• Difficulties with breathing

How will this affect the Landlord?

All persons in control of the premises, are responsible for making sure that the correct precautions are taken to reduce exposure risk to Legionella bacteria.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has created an Approved regarding the precautions to take and the practical guidance to do so.
A written assessment will be needed by a classed competent person, involving the premises water systems and any possible Legionella risk.
- https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires


To find out what your duties as a Landlord are, follow the link to the Health and Safety Executive website: http://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/faqs.htm#Landlord