1. Health and Safety Executive Health and Safety Executive LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE AND GAS SAFETY: Landlords’ responsibilities Sue Matthews HM Inspector of Health and Safety

2. WHAT IS LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE? HOW DO PEOPLE CATCH IT? * Legionnaires’ disease caused by Legionella bacteria Serious form of pneumonia - fatal in at least 10% of cases Transmitted by aerosols Legionella bacteria present in many water systems Growth range 20 – 45 ⁰ C

3. WHAT ARE MY DUTIES AS A LANDLORD? Comply with Section 3(1) Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations 2002 Read FAQ on HSE website - “As a landlord what are my duties?” http://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/faqs.h tm http://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/faqs.h tm Carry out a Legionella risk assessment Manage the risk

4. WATER SYSTEM DESIGN Tanks - small enough to ensure daily turnover - covered to prevent ingress of dirt No dead-legs e.g. pipework stubs, unused baths Avoid use of flexible hoses Only use contractors with Legionella awareness to work on your water systems

5. KEEP WATER SYSTEMS CLEAN Check water tanks regularly – clean if dirty Flush water systems - after plumbing work and if premises left empty Descale shower heads and hoses before occupation and advise tenants to do this Maintain TMVs (thermostatic mixing valves)

6. KEY CONTROL MEASURE - WATER TEMPERATURE Keep cold water below 20 ⁰ C (within 2 minutes) – insulate water tanks, high turnover Keep hot water above 50 ⁰ C (within 1 minute) Set calorifiers (water heaters) to 60 ⁰ C - advise tenants not to adjust them

7. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease pages of HSE website www.hse.gov.ukwww.hse.gov.uk Legionnaires’ disease - A brief guide for dutyholders INDG 458 Legionnaires’ disease The control of legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8 ACOP L8 Part 2: Technical guidance See Checklist on pages 33-35

8. LANDLORDS’ DUTIES - GAS SAFETY Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 – INDG285(rev2) Maintain gas fittings and flues in a safe condition Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineer Keep records

9. WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON AN LGSR

10. WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON AN ID CARD

11. ANY QUESTIONS?