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Many large factories, shops
and office blocks have cooling towers associated with their air
conditioning units. As there is a risk of spreading legionnaires
disease from these units, legally, they must be registered with the
local authority. The following groups or companies are on our
register:
- Exchem Organics, Great Oakley Works,
Bramble Island, Harwich, Essex CO12 5JW
- W J Hooker Ltd, Waterside,
Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AU
Information on what constitutes a
notifiable device is available here
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Air handling units within buildings may be linked
to air conditioning systems. Many modern systems are " Dry" and
pose an insignificant risk. However some air conditioning systems
are "Wet", i.e. they use a water evaporative cooling system and can
pose potential health risks if not properly maintained.
Any person responsible for, or business utilising
a water cooled system must carry out a thorough risk assessment in
relation to it and must, by law, put in place all necessary
procedures, including maintenance, to ensure that it does not pose
a risk to public health.
The message is therefore "make sure your air
handling units are serviced at appropriate intervals, and follow
the instructions by the supplier or manufacturer".
For further advice and guidance on air handling
units in offices and shops, and clarification as to enforcement
responsibility please contact Environmental Services:
Email:
environmental.services@tendringdc.gov.uk
Address: Environmental
Services, Council Offices, Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16
9AJ
Telephone: 01255
686767 |