Tag: Legionella record keeping
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Introduction Managing Legionella risk isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s a critical part of protecting building occupants and maintaining safe water systems. For landlords, facilities managers, and duty holders, keeping accurate records is essential. That’s where a Legionella compliance logbook becomes invaluable. What Is a Legionella Compliance Logbook? A Legionella compliance logbook is a…
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Introduction For many organisations, Legionella compliance records have traditionally been kept in paper folders. However, as compliance expectations increase and audits become more structured, digital logbooks are becoming the preferred solution. Understanding the differences is key to maintaining defensible compliance. The Problem with Paper Logbooks Paper systems are often inconsistent, incomplete, and difficult to review.…
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Introduction If you are responsible for managing a building’s water system, you must not only control the risk of Legionella — you must be able to demonstrate that control. Demonstration means documentation. If monitoring is not recorded properly, it cannot be proven. Legal Requirements Under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control…
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Introduction Setting up a Legionella logbook is not about creating paperwork for the sake of it. It is about creating a structured system that demonstrates control of your water systems. When built correctly, a digital logbook becomes the backbone of compliance. Step 1 – Define Responsibility Clearly Identify the duty holder and responsible person. Record…