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Legionella & Legionnaires' Disease
Business Risk Assessment

by John Herbert | Director

A businessman thought a decorative fountain would be a great addition for the lobby area of his restaurant. However maintenance was not a high priority, so it was not maintained properly

Unfortunately, it spawned an Legionella outbreak, many of the customers fell ill. The news of the family owned restaurants troubles spread in the community and press. After investigation Legionella, from the fountain, was later identified as the causative agent.

Weeks later, after cleaning, and all the media hype had subsided the restaurant tried to re-open, but the customers didn't return, the damage was already done, the business closed.

This is just one of many stories - Don't let your Legionella close business.

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Legionella Risk Assessment Audit

Kelcroft's Legionella Risk Management response is a methodical engineering risk assessment for your building, campus and process water systems. 

A Kelcroft assessment includes a review of facility design, operation, maintenance and any treatment programmes to help facilities owners minimise the risk of problems related to waterborne pathogens, and insure compliance with applicable local and international guidelines, and regulations.

Building owners and operators have a fiduciary responsibility to protect the general public, their staff and occupants from health hazards. Employers also have duties, under the relevant labour ordinance, to provide a healthy and safe working environment for staff.

Whilst a risk assessment is not a guarantee a Kelcroft Legionella risk assessment is the first step to understand and start to manage the risk of Legionellosis and Legionnaires’ disease infection in your workplace or facility. 


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Solutions

History has taught us that Prevention is better, and cheaper than cure.

Photograph: John Herbert Legionella Prevention Symposium Dec 2003, John Herbert in CentreLegionella Conference (centre: John Herbert)

Without a risk assessment audit your business could crumble beneath you. As the news hits the headlines your customers evaporate, many will never return, it has happened before and it will happen again. Conducting a regular audit demonstrates a commitment, that could help mitigate subsequent prosecution.


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