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All, therefore, have the potential for Legionella to be present and a risk to users, but it\u2019s easy to manage this risk.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is Legionella?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELegionnaire\u2019s disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia which can affect, but which principally affects those who are susceptible because of age, illness, immunosuppression, smoking etc. It is caused by the bacterium\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELegionella pneumophila\u003C/em\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eand related bacteria. It can also cause less serious illnesses which are not fatal or permanently debilitating.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELegionella is commonly contracted by inhaling tiny droplets of water contaminated with Legionella bacteria. This is normally present in water temperatures in the range of 20 \u2013 45 degrees Centigrade. The organism does not appear to grow below 20C or survive above 60 C. In addition to temperature, a source of nutrients (lime scale), is needed for the organism to multiply.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo present a risk, this then needs the creation of the contaminated water into droplets (as in a shower) and the presence of particularly vulnerable people \u2013 very young or very old, smokers, alcoholics, diabetics and those with cancer or chronic respiratory or kidney disease.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome Scout premises, especially campsites, have showers and particular attention needs to be applied here about water quality and the potential for Legionella.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho is responsible?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe managers of the premises, including the trustees must ensure that any action is taken to keep it safe for users. Even if the premises you use is not your own, take a pro-active look at what safety precautions there are and what procedures you should follow.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do we know how risky our premises is?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA more sophisticated premises may need an expert to come in and assess it and give you a report of their findings. Others may be fine with advice from a reputable plumbing company that is familiar with the subject.\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003ECheck that anyone providing advice is appropriately trained or qualified to give it.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow can we manage the potential and keep people safe?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet a survey done. Have a plan for managing it \u2013 there is an \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/ekgjtr1s/example-legionella-management-plan-nov-2024.doc\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Example legionella management plan\u0022\u003Eexample Legionella Management Plan\u003Cspan\u003E to download.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is required?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarry out a legionella risk assessment (as mentioned earlier)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing this, remove or reduce (so far as is reasonably practicable) the risks identified through a sensible plan of improvements\u003Cbr /\u003EProduce a Legionella Management Plan (see above) to have an ongoing check on conditions and formalise regular actions\u003Cbr /\u003ERecord what you find and review as necessary\u003Cbr /\u003EReport to the trustee body managing the premises and make sure remedial actions are carried out in a timely manner\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESome things to consider:\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs any of the water supply held for long periods in tanks?\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0Are there long runs of pipe work?\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E Are the showers used regularly?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck out the detail, but some simple preventative measures which will help to reduce risk are:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA point of use heater with minimal or no storage may be preferential to holding stored hot water.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERun the shower for a short while before getting in. Clean the shower heads periodically to remove the nutrients.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe mindful that water in excess of 60C is getting very close to a scalding temperature and may need to be controlled.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Find out more from the HSE website","body":"","link":{"name":"HSE website","id":null,"url":"https://www.hse.gov.uk/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Additional information","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Guidance for the safe management of water risks within Scouting premises. 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