1. SHE Code 38: Control of Legionella
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group 1

2. Who should use this presentation & read the code
Managers of staff, staff, STFC site tenants, and those responsible for contractors on STFC sites who work on water systems, for example:
Cooling towers
Hot/cold water systems – taps, showers etc
Water cooled scientific equipment
Air conditioning systems

3. STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group
SHE Code 38
“Control of Legionella” 3

4. Why a Legionella code?
Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by Legionella and other naturally occurring bacteria.
Legionella grows best in stagnant, nutrient rich, warm water - between 20’C and 45’c (body temperature).
Legionella infection occurs through inhalation of water droplets – mists, showers etc.
Legionella is a statutory reportable disease.

5. Key points
Establishes Legionella Responsible Persons (LRPs) to manage the operation and maintenance of Legionella registered systems and advise on Legionella matters.
Installing new, or maintaining or modifying existing water systems MUST be approved by the LRP.
If you work on water systems – have you been Legionella trained?

6. SHE Training
The training detailed in the code for Legionella Responsible Persons can be booked by calling your local SHE training contacts:
DL/RAL 8288; SO 2061; UKATC 8325.
For help or advice with this code contact your local SHE Group