INDG458

What it is

HSE’s free, plain-English leaflet summarising what a dutyholder must do to control Legionella - a sensible first read before the detail in L8 and HSG274.

Who it binds

Guidance for employers and those in control of premises; a summary of the duties, not a substitute for them.

What it covers

Identifying and assessing the risk, managing and controlling it, keeping records, and who is responsible.

Key references

Summarises the duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH; points to ACoP L8 and HSG274 for detail.

Edition

Current edition (INDG458)

Editions and clause references are confirmed against the publisher on the date shown; always check you are reading the current version. Nothing here is legal advice. See the control-parameters reference for the numbers, and all standards.