Landlords in Scotland must ensure a risk assessment has been carried out to determine the level of risk, if any, of water in the rental property becoming contaminated with Legionella. The Legionella risk assessment is required and most rented properties will be low risk, but it is a requirement for landlords to ensure that the risk of exposure to tenants and visitors by Legionella is properly assessed and controlled. This is a legal obligation and is enforced by the Health & Safety Executive.
Legionella bacteria can cause severe health conditions including the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease. In the UK every business, regardless of size, is legally required to conduct a Legionella risk assessment to identify potential issues and to keep employees, customers, and others safe. This applies to all landlords and business owners.
The risk assessment highlights potential dangers and the steps that should be taken to reduce levels of bacteria where required.
Safety regulators around the world recognise that Legionella bacteria is preventable as it can be controlled with suitable precautions. In the UK there are stiff penalties for businesses that do not take the required steps to keep such risks under control.
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