National Legionella Risk Assessment and Water Hygiene Management for NHS Blood & Transplant

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NHS Blood & Transplant awarded a contract to Hydrop E.C.S.

for the completion and delivery of a national Legionella risk assessment across all NHSBT-owned or leased premises.

The specialist consultancy will assess water systems including incoming mains and borehole supplies, domestic cold and hot water services, faucets, showers, medical and laboratory equipment, thermostatic mixing valves, water dispensers, fire-fighting systems, emergency showers, portable humidifiers, air conditioning units, mobile screening vehicles, temporary buildings, and wet air handling systems.

The contract, valued at £115,000, also includes the provision of an electronic risk assessment database.

The objective is to institute management procedures ensuring ongoing compliance, with the consultancy identifying and prioritising remedial works.