GMS have been conducting legionella risk assessments for our customers for 25 years. The current British Standards BS8580-1 2019 set the standards for the structure of our risk assessments. However, all risk assessments should refer to the existing ACOP (approved code of practice) and current guidance document (HSG274 parts 1, 2 & 3).
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Understanding Legionella Legionella bacteria naturally occur in freshwater environments but become problematic when they grow in man-made water systems like hot tubs. The bacteria multiply in warm water, particularly between 20°C and 45°C, making hot tubs an ideal breeding ground. Inhalation of contaminated water droplets or aerosols can lead to infection. Why Hot Tubs Are… Read more »
GMS Services Ltd is proud to be part of the new Fusion21 Building Safety and Compliance Framework – Lot 4: Legionella Monitoring and Control. Through this four-year framework, we offer nationwide coverage to the education, healthcare, and housing sectors, as well as to the broader public sector. The framework allows for both direct award contracts… Read more »
We’re delighted to announce that Jamie Green has joined GMS Services Ltd as Regional Director, marking an exciting new chapter in our leadership team. Jamie brings with him a wealth of experience in the water hygiene and compliance sector, having previously led operations with distinction at Director level with another organsation. With a deep-rooted passion… Read more »
This image serves as a striking example of why simply having a tank lid in place is not enough—and why routine inspection, maintenance, and hygiene controls are essential, as laid out in HSG274 Part 2. While the cold water storage tank shown here did have a lid fitted, it had clearly been neglected for a… Read more »
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