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POLICY INFORMATION
| Version | 1.0 |
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| Last Approved | May 2026 |
| Next Review Due | May 2027 |
| Last Updated | 28/05/26 |
| Policy Owner | ‣ |
| Applies To | All Staff |
| Approval Authority | Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery |
| Staff Acknowledgement Required | Yes |
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Policy Statement
This policy details how Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery operates to comply with the relevant legislation with regard to the control of legionella in hot and cold water systems across all of our settings, to ensure the safety of all adults and children using our premises.
The Responsible Person for Paint Pots is: Joseph Wright
Health and safety at work act 1974
Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
Please refer to the health and safety executive website **https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires**
for any updates in this area.
See also:
Legionnaires'disease: A guide for duty holders INDG458 (hse.gov.uk) Legionnaires'disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems (hse.gov.uk)
Definitions
Legionella is a generic term for a type of bacteria which is common in natural and artificial water systems. Legionellosis is the name given to a group of pneumonia-like illnesses caused by legionella.
The company Health & Safety (H & S) Responsible Person (Resp Person) will ensure that: