At Acorn Safety Providers the range of services you can expect has continued to grow – and so too provides our team of expert health and safety consultants.

Earlier this year we launched a fresh legionella bacteria service, supplying risk assessments and testing to help corporations, charities and companies in the public sector identify and assess their risk of exposure to potentially deadly legionella.

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

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

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

I am delighted to have joined the team at Acorn Safety Providers at such an fascinating time. Acorn has bold ambitions for the future, particularly around its legionella bacteria services, and I can’t wait around to be part of it.

I’ve expended many years working in water industry, in water system and remedials and more lately gaining valuable expertise carrying out legionella risk exams.

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

Legionella bacterias is microscopic and is found in streams, rivers, reservoirs and wetlands, usually in very low numbers, where that they don’t cause any issues. The difficulty comes in the event that these tiny microorganisms get trapped with your water system and multiply, potentially ultimately causing Legionnaires’ Disease.

According to the Authorities, there were 503 cases of Legionnaires’ Illness in the UK in 2019. It’s a serious illness which can be lethal – symptoms to be familiar with include fever, head ache, cough and breathlessness.

While legionella bacteria can cause problems anywhere given the right conditions, some areas such as places where water is actually stored or recirculated, where the water temperature is in between 20-45°C or where corrode, sludge, scale and also organic matters can be found, are considered to be with much higher risk.

Those people who are more susceptible to an infection, including the elderly and the ones with weakened natural defenses, need to be especially cautious.
‘So, what can I do to guard myself and those about me?’

Employers, the actual self-employed, facilities managers, protection officers and property managers, are all among those who may have a duty to protect people against the risks connected with legionella bacteria.

The rules around legionella bacteria are really intricate and testing has to be carried out by an expert – this is where Acorn Safety Solutions can really help.

A full Legionella Danger Assessment carried out by a qualified assessors is the first important step in identifying and assessing your own personal risk.

The survey can look for any non-Water Regulations Endorsement Scheme approved fixtures, assess your chilly water tank and types of conditions in your hot water canister 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 assistance with remedial work and repairs and measures you should take up coming.

To make things even easier for you to manage, we also offer a free online site where our clients can store their own risk assessment paperwork safely and securely online guaranteeing they are fully accessible whenever you need these.

And because Acorn Safety Companies is a fully-independent health and safety consultant, you can be sure that assistance we offer is with your better interests at heart.

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