Risk Assessment & Tests- Specific Guidance for Dental Surgeries - Medical / Health Care - Clinical Services
Recent scientific evidence has highlighted the potential dangers of Legionella bacterial found in Dental Unit Water Lines (DUWLs) and with that comes a responsibility to ensure regular water testing within your dental practice or surgery. You are responsible for the health and safety of all staff, patients and anyone else entering the practice or surgery and it is vital, therefore, that regular testing for Legionella bacteria is undertaken. Doing so will ensure that the risks posed by Legionella bacteria are mitigated. Inspectors are becoming increasingly aware of the potential dangers of Legionella bacteria and are actively looking for evidence of regular testing within dental practices or surgeries.
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What are Your Responsibilities?
Specifically, you have a responsibility to ensure Care Quality Commission (CQC*) compliance (*Care Inspectorate in Scotland, CSSIW in Wales).
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance states that if you are an employer or someone in control of premises you must understand the health risks associated with Legionella and control any risks.
You must understand how to:
- Identify and assess sources of risk
- Manage any risks
- Prevent or control any risks
- Keep and maintain appropriate records
- Carry out any other duties of care including regular water testing