The H.S.E. has stated that in their experience most outbreaks of Legionnaires disease are caused by bad management - the HES - WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM addresses this fully:-

1. It condenses the H.S.E. and other guidelines so that they are easily complied with and understood.
2. Written proof of compliance is always conveniently at hand.
3. Very little input is required from the customer to instigate or maintain the system
4. All information pertinent to the system is filed in the same place.
5. Responsibilities are clearly defined with a good communication and responsibility chain.
6. Hence the possibility of an outbreak of Legionnaires disease is minimal.

It is now a legal requirement that all employers must keep information and records of water treatment management for at least 5 yrs.
It is our policy that successful water treatment is not just about chemicals. The HES - WATER RECORD SYSTEM is designed as a flexible record system to include assessment, operation and the future maintenance of your water systems in accordance with:-

• Health and Safety at work Act (1974), as it relates to potential risk to employees.
• Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes - HS(G)70, LEGIONELLA PHEUMOPHILA, which provides the basis (and notable legal basis of prosecution), as they relate to the satisfactory control and operation of all water based systems.
• C.O.S.H.H., as they relate to the control of hazardous chemicals.

The HES - WATER MANAGEMENT AND RECORD SYSTEM

This comprehensive system covers the following ten points designed to protect you, your personnel and your plant and equipment.

1. Introduction to the system and record of responsible person.
2. Risk assessment and documentation.
3. Consultant visit reports.
4. Bacterial monitoring reports.
5. System schematics and data.
6. Programme of treatment and dosing logs.
7. Year planner and system schedules.
8. Certificates.
9. Correspondence.
10. Product and material health and safety sheets.

HES CONSULTANCY SERVICE

The success of your programme is dependent upon the maintenance of the correct water conditions. HES consultancy service make available to our clients a staff of experienced Chemists and a fully equipped analytical laboratory.

We believe that the correct application, monitoring and control of your water treatment programme is a very important factor in the overall success of any programme. It is therefore HES's policy to provide you with on site technical expertise second to none.

Your HES Consultant will:

1. Call at client's site and service at approximately quarterly intervals.
2. Test water samples pertinent to efficient operation of the plant
3. Consult with operating personnel on methods of increasing overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme
4. Submit a written report of the service call to the client
5. Advise on treatment dosage and bleed/blowdown schedules
6. Conduct bacterial analysis of systems with a report at the next visit
7. Monitor site treatment stocks and advise/order as required
8. Update and review the site HES WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

RISK ASSESSMENT

BACTERIA AND TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF SITE, COOLING TOWER, TANKS AND HOT AND COLD TAPS

HS(G)70 has stated that site water storage tanks and cooling towers should be regularly monitored and cleaned when required.

We propose to monitor the bacteria level within all site water storage tanks (Calorifiers) on a monthly basis. Temperatures of these systems will be monitored and recorded at the same time.

Results of the above monitoring service will be included in the HES - WATER record system.

A risk assessment of all the water systems on site will be included in the cost of this proposal. This document will be reviewed on an annual basis.

The systems to be monitored are:

• The chilled and associated plant water.
• Domestic showers
• Calorifiers
• Washrooms

Your site is mains water fed and the above would ensure that areas of risk such as shower heads, Calorifiers, cooling units do not present a risk to your employees.

COST

HES will undertake a site survey before submitting full costs to cover the following.

The Water Treatment consultancy and all the chemicals required for the annual operation of your plant . Plus all the bacterial monitoring of the water systems on a quarterly basis.

Plus the following:

1. All the Legionella testing of the CWS and HWS yearly.
2. Boilers (LPHW) monitored for optimum water treatment chemistry on a quarterly basis (during operation).
3. All chilled systems monitored for optimum water treatment chemistry and biocide levels.

Risk assessment review plus addition monitoring on the domestic systems reviewed on an annual basis to allow for additional changes to your site. Recommended for HS(G)70 and approved code of practice.