Legionella Management – The Control of Bacteria in Hot and Cold Water Systems
This section of the corporate safety manual signposts managers and colleagues to information on this subject matter to ensure compliance with the National Ice Centre policy and statutory requirements.
the ‘Safety Policy and Arrangements’ is available on-line by clicking on the link below.
The printable version of this document and other relevant technical guidance documents and policies are located within the ‘Related Pages, Links & Documents’ section below.

Safety Policy & Arrangements (On-Line Version)
Related Pages, Links and Documents
The following information and reference material is in place to assist managers to understand their responsibilities and duties.
NIC Documentation & Links
- Safety Policy & Arrangements – Legionella Management (Printable Version)
- Legionella Log Book Templates
- HSE – Legionella Management
External Documentation & Links
- L8 – ‘Legionnaires Disease: The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems’ (HSE)
- HSG 274 – ‘Part 1: The control of legionella bacteria in evaporative cooling systems’ (HSE)
- HSG 274 – ‘Part 2: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems’ (HSE)
- HSG 274 – ‘Part 3: The control of legionella bacteria in other risk systems’ (HSE)]
- INDG 458 – ‘Legionnaires Disease – A Brief Guide’ (HSE