At Acorn Safety Providers the range of services we provide has continued to grow : and so too offers our team of professional health and safety consultants.

A few months ago we launched a brand new legionella bacteria service, supplying risk assessments along with testing to help companies, charities and enterprises in the public sector identify and examine their risk of contact with potentially deadly legionella.

Throughout July, we were delighted to welcome Adam Midson to Acorn Security Services as the new Legionella and Flames Consultant. Adam will develop this growing area of each of our business which is dedicated to helping people to try to avoid the effects of legionella bacteria.

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

‘Here to help you with all of your health along with safety needs’

I am delighted to have joined the c’s at Acorn Safety Companies at such an fascinating time. Acorn has strong ambitions for the future, especially around its legionella microorganisms services, and I can’t wait around to be part of it.

I’ve spent many years working in water industry, in plumbing related and remedials and more recently gaining valuable experience carrying out legionella risk tests.

I’ve already been on the road assembly our clients face-to-face, along with I’m really looking forward to developing these important interactions.
‘What is legionella bacteria and also am I at risk?’

Legionella bacteria is microscopic and can be found in streams, waters, reservoirs and fish ponds, usually in very low numbers, where these people don’t cause any difficulties. The difficulty comes when these tiny microorganisms get trapped as part of your water system and also multiply, potentially bringing about Legionnaires’ Disease.

According to the Govt, there were 503 cases of Legionnaires’ Condition in the UK in 2019. It’s a serious illness which can be dangerous – symptoms to understand include fever, headaches, cough and lack of breath.

While legionella bacteria may cause problems anywhere given the right conditions, some areas such as places where water is stored or recirculated, in which the water temperature is involving 20-45°C or where oxidation, sludge, scale and organic matters are present, are considered to be in much higher risk.

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

Employers, the self-employed, facilities managers, health and safety officers and landlords, are all among those that have a duty to protect people against the risks related to legionella bacteria.

The rules close to legionella bacteria are really complicated and testing has to be carried out by an expert * this is where Acorn Safety Providers can really help.

A full Legionella Risk Assessment carried out by a qualified assessors is the initial important step in identifying and assessing your very own risk.

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

At the end of the assessment, you will receive a full report which will include any advice about remedial work and repairs and steps you should take up coming.

To make things even easier for you to manage, additionally we offer a free online website where our customers can store their risk assessment files safely and securely online guaranteeing they are fully available whenever you need them.

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

We look forward to working with anyone soon.

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