Warehouses and industrial
Legionella control for warehouses and industrial sites
Industrial sites often have water systems nobody thinks about. Emergency showers and process water need controlling too. So do the welfare facilities.
The risks we see on industrial sites
- Emergency safety showers and eyewash stations that are rarely used.
- Welfare showers used by shift workers.
- Process water and wash down systems.
- Vehicle wash systems and pressure washers.
- Long pipe runs across large sites.
- Cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
Safety showers and eyewash stations
These are designed to sit unused until an emergency. That makes them a stagnation risk. When they are used someone is close to the spray. They should be flushed regularly and included in your written scheme.
Other risk systems
HSE guidance in HSG274 Part 3 covers systems beyond ordinary hot and cold water. That includes vehicle washes and some industrial process systems. Your risk assessment should identify every system on site.
Cooling towers
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers carry a high risk. They must be notified to your local authority. They need a specialist regime of treatment and monitoring. Talk to us before booking so we can confirm the right approach.
Questions
Common questions
Do emergency showers need legionella controls?
Yes. They sit unused for long periods and create spray when used. They should be flushed regularly and recorded.
Does a warehouse with only toilets and a kitchen need an assessment?
Yes. Every workplace with a water system needs one. For a simple system it can be short.
Do you cover cooling towers?
Talk to us first. Cooling towers have their own legal regime and need a specialist approach.
Find out what your building actually needs
Book a survey and we will give you a fixed quote. You will also get an honest view of what you can safely do in house.
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