At Acorn Safety Companies the range of services we provide has continued to grow * and so too provides our team of skilled health and safety consultants.

Earlier this year we launched a new legionella bacteria service, providing risk assessments and testing to help corporations, charities and companies in the public field identify and examine their risk of experience of potentially deadly legionella.

Within July, we were delighted to welcome Adam Midson to Acorn Safety Services as each of our new Legionella and Fireplace Consultant. Adam will develop this growing area of our own business which is dedicated to helping people to protect themselves from the effects of legionella bacteria.

In this blog, Adam explains more about his position and how Acorn Safety Providers can support you.

‘Here to assist with all of your health and also safety needs’

I am happy to have joined the team at Acorn Safety Companies at such an fascinating time. Acorn has daring ambitions for the future, specifically around its legionella bacterias services, and I can’t wait to be part of it.

I’ve put in many years working in the water industry, in plumbing and remedials and more just lately gaining valuable knowledge carrying out legionella risk checks.

I’ve already been on the road meeting our clients face-to-face, as well as I’m really looking forward to creating these important relationships.
‘What is legionella bacteria as well as am I at risk?’

Legionella microorganisms is microscopic and can be found in streams, rivers, reservoirs and waters, usually in very low numbers, where they will don’t cause any issues. The difficulty comes if these tiny microorganisms get trapped inside your water system as well as multiply, potentially resulting in Legionnaires’ Disease.

According to the Government, there were 503 cases of Legionnaires’ Condition in the UK in 2019. It’s a life threatening illness which can be deadly – symptoms to be familiar with include fever, frustration, cough and shortness of breath.

While legionella bacteria may cause problems anywhere because of the right conditions, a few areas such as areas where water will be stored or recirculated, the location where the water temperature is among 20-45°C or where corrosion, sludge, scale and organic matters are present, are considered to be with much higher risk.

Those people who are more susceptible to contamination, including the elderly and those with weakened immunity processes, need to be especially watchful.
‘So, what can I do to protect myself and those all around me?’

Employers, the actual self-employed, facilities managers, health and safety officers and land lords, are all among those who may have a duty to protect men and women against the risks linked to legionella bacteria.

The rules around legionella bacteria are really sophisticated and testing should be carried out by an expert – this is where Acorn Safety Companies can really help.

A full Legionella Threat Assessment carried out by one of our qualified assessors is the 1st important step in identifying and assessing your own personal risk.

The survey will appear for any non-Water Regulations Acceptance Scheme approved fittings, assess your frosty water tank and types of conditions in your hot water cyndrical tube and accessibility to other areas that require monitoring as well as maintenance by law.

Following the assessment, you will get a full report that can include any advice about remedial work and also repairs and steps you should take next.

To make things that much easier for you to manage, in addition we offer a free online site where our customers can store their particular risk assessment documents safely and securely online ensuring they are fully offered whenever you need them.

And because Acorn Safety Providers is a fully-independent health and safety consultant, you can be sure that suggestions we offer is with your very best self interests at heart.

We look forward to working with you soon.

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