Construction work

Tender description

This contract is for the appointment of a single Provider to undertake Legionella Risk Assessments of all Durham County Council (‘DCC’) establishments; Schools entitled to use the Contract including non-Council establishments; Academies within County Durham; Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority; Town Councils within County Durham. Suitable and sufficient assessment of risks allows appropriate control measures to be put in place to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public who could be affected by work activities. Legionella risk assessment is no different, and is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, as amended), make specific requirements for risk assessment. These regulations apply to the control of Legionella and are embodied in the Approved Code of Practice and guidance document, ‘Legionnaires' disease: The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems’, otherwise known as ACoP L8.