SHE Code 38: Control of Legionella

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

Managers of staff, staff, STFC site tenants, and those responsible for contractors on STFC sites who work on water systems, for example:•Cooling towers

•Hot/cold water systems – taps, showers etc

•Water cooled scientific equipment

•Air conditioning systems

Who should use this presentation & read the code

STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

SHE Code 38 “Control of Legionella”

Why a Legionella code?• Legionnaires disease is a potentially

fatal form of pneumonia caused by Legionella and other naturally occurring bacteria.

• Legionella grows best in stagnant, nutrient rich, warm water - between 20’C and 45’c (body temperature).

• Legionella infection occurs through inhalation of water droplets – mists, showers etc.

• Legionella is a statutory reportable disease.

Key points• Establishes Legionella

Responsible Persons (LRPs) to manage the operation and maintenance of Legionella registered systems and advise on Legionella matters.

• Installing new, or maintaining or modifying existing water systems MUST be approved by the LRP.

• If you work on water systems – have you been Legionella trained?

Key contactsSTFC Legionella Responsible Persons (LRPs)

Nigel Henshall DL All ext. 3129Mark Collins ROE All ext. 273John Govans RAL ISIS ext. 6012Adey Briggs RAL All other ext. 6869Adey Briggs Chilbolton All ext. 6869Adey Briggs TCH All ext. 6869JBOS SO All ext. 1660

The training detailed in the code for Legionella Responsible Persons can be booked by calling your local SHE training contacts:

DL/RAL 8288; SO 2061; UKATC 8325.

For help or advice with this code contact your local SHE Group

SHE Training