Our Safety Services
uRisk Safety Services is a nationwide safety services provider and water hygiene specialist with over 25 years of experience. Our team of engineers are strategically located throughout the UK to offer you local support and excellent customer service.
We get you more from your risk assessment. Where there is life, there is risk. This applies to businesses like yours, and that is why you need comprehensive Risk Assessments in place. They’re essential for business safety and avoiding costly fines. uRisk provides; on-site visits, round-the-clock advice and detailed reports to manage your risks.
uRisk offers expert Health and Safety Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos Surveys, and Pat Testing services. Our thorough evaluations identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
As water hygiene specialists we service any premises that have access to a water supply. From water chlorination and monitoring the quality of your water either onsite or remotely, to specific Legionella services such as an L8 Risk Assessment, Legionella Testing, Water Tank Cleaning and Remedial Works.
At uRisk, we believe people are at the heart of our business. It is through this team spirit that we can create an exciting environment for our team to excel and our customers to enjoy superb water hygiene customer service. This is why when you choose uRisk you choose a safety services company you can rely on.
Water Hygiene Services
uRisk is your one-stop shop for water hygiene services & water treatment to ensure you remain fully HSE compliant and current with all your water safety responsibilities. From water chlorination and monitoring the quality of your water either onsite or remotely, to specific Legionella services such as an L8 Risk Assessment, Legionella Testing, Water Tank Cleaning and Remedial Works. We are proud to service clients across the UK and are always happy to offer free advice on what water treatment services are most relevant and suitable for your site & situation, including our DIY legionella testing kit.
What Water Hygiene Services Do You Offer?
uRisk Water Hygiene is a nationwide water hygiene specialist with over 25 years of experience. Our team of engineers are strategically located throughout the UK to offer you local support and excellent water customer service.
As water hygiene specialists we service any premises that have access to a water supply. So, whether you work in commercial offices, healthcare, medical centres, dental practices, care homes, education, local council, accommodation, or any other industry, we’re here to help.
At uRisk, we believe people are at the heart of our business. It is through this team spirit that we can create an exciting environment for our team to excel and our customers to enjoy superb water hygiene customer service. This is why when you choose uRisk you choose a water hygiene company you can rely on.
Health And Safety Risk Assessments
Every employer with five or more employees has a legal duty to conduct risk assessment under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Health and safety risk assessments are essential tools for managing the safety of your premises, and can be used to maintain health and safety of employees, visitors and contractors who make use of your premises.
When and How Often Do I Need a Risk Assessment for Health and Safety?
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, duty holders, including employers and those in control of premises, must ensure the health and safety of their employees or others who may be affected by their undertaking.
Fire Risk Assessments
Under the Building Safety Act 2022 and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 if you own, manage or operate a business, you need to comply with fire safety law. This applies across England and Wales and came into force on 01 October 2005.
uRisk is a Fire Risk Assessment service provider that carries out a range of control measures services including an initial Fire Risk Assessment any fire remedial works needed such as fire safety doors, fire electrical safety, fire signage, fire extinguishers, fire logbooks and more.
What Should Be Included In A Fire Risk Assessment?
Generally, Fire Risk Assessments should incorporate five key steps:
- Identify fire hazards
- Identify people at risk
- Evaluate, remove or reduce the risks
- Record your findings, prepare an emergency plan and provide training
- Review and updated the fire risk assessment regularly
Legionella Risk Assessments
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and in compliance with the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L8, HSG 274), duty holders, including employers and those in control of premises, must ensure the health and safety of their employees or others who may be affected by their undertaking, this includes the risk of Legionella. uRisk is a water risk assessment and water hygiene service provider who carries out a full range of control measures services including an initial legionella risk assessment, any remedial works needed, legionella testing, ongoing monitoring for tasks, water tank cleaning, and even training around this troublesome bacteria. We are your one-stop-shop for all legionella safety.
How Often Do I Need a Risk Assessment?
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and in compliance with the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L8, HSG 274), duty holders, including employers and those in control of premises, must ensure the health and safety of their employees or others who may be affected by their undertaking, this includes the risk of legionella. As a guide, it is recommended that risk assessments be reviewed on an annual basis.
Asbestos Surveying
uRisk provides a wide range of risk assessment services including domestic and commercial asbestos surveys. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and in compliance with the HSG 264 duty holders, including employers and those in control of premises, must ensure the health and safety of their employees or others who may be affected by their undertaking, this includes the risk of Asbestos.
Why Do I Need a Asbestos Survey?
Since 1999 it has been illegal to use Asbestos Containing Materials when constructing buildings in the UK. However, that does not mean that there is no longer a risk of asbestos in the country. Many buildings were built using the asbestos which is why surveys are so important.
From poor maintenance to demolition work, there can be many reasons why ACMs are exposed to the air. At uRisk we provide Asbestos Management Surveys to help identify, record, and manage the risk of exposure to asbestos making it safe to work in and around those areas.
PAT Testing Services
uRisk specialises in Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) services for both residential and commercial clients. Duty holders, including employers and premises controllers, are obligated to ensure electrical safety. PAT Testing plays a crucial role in meeting these obligations by assessing the safety and suitability of electrical appliances through visual inspections and electronic tests. Our comprehensive PAT Testing services help clients maintain compliance with regulations and ensure the safety of employees and occupants.
What is PAT Testing?
Portable Appliance Testing or PAT Testing is the process of checking electrical appliances for safety through a series of visual inspections and electronic tests.
Why choose uRisk?
Over 25 years of water hygiene and legionella control experience.
All staff are trained water hygiene consultants and engineers.
Our labs are UKAS approved providing you with quality assurance.
Friendly and simple advice by phone, email & online at your convenience.
With engineers located all across the UK, we’re never too far away.
Your one stop shop for Legionella control, no need to go elsewhere.
Legionella Control Measures
Monitoring
Let the specialists control & management your risk.
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FAQs
What Water Hygiene Services Do You Offer?
uRisk Water Hygiene is a nationwide water hygiene specialist with over 25 years of experience. Our team of engineers are strategically located throughout the UK to offer you local support and excellent water customer service.
As water hygiene specialists we service any premises that have access to a water supply. So, whether you work in commercial offices, healthcare, medical centres, dental practices, care homes, education, local council, accommodation, or any other industry, we’re here to help.
At uRisk, we believe people are at the heart of our business. It is through this team spirit that we can create an exciting environment for our team to excel and our customers to enjoy superb water hygiene customer service. This is why when you choose uRisk you choose a water hygiene company you can rely on.
Why Choose uRisk?
uRisk is your one-stop shop for water hygiene services & water treatment to ensure you remain fully HSE compliant and current with all your water safety responsibilities. From water chlorination and monitoring the quality of your water either onsite or remotely, to specific Legionella services such as an L8 Risk Assessment, Legionella Testing, Water Tank Cleaning and Remedial Works. We are proud to service clients across the UK and are always happy to offer free advice on what water treatment services are most relevant and suitable for your site & situation, including our DIY legionella testing kit.
Do I Need Legionella Control?
Legionella is a clever bacteria that can be found in any water system including systems with or without cold water storage tanks. There are many reasons why Legionella grows in a water system, these include areas of little use allowing water to stagnate, temperatures between 20-50°C, and nutrients such as debris, limescale, and foreign bodies. Materials that encourage growth such as rusted steel, rubber, and lead. Non-water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) fittings that do not comply with water regulation standards to name a few. This means that whether you have one or two hundred sinks, or you have a mains water supply, a combi boiler and no tank, you still need a legionella risk assessment as all water systems have the potential to breed harmful bacteria such as legionella, E.coli, coliforms and the like.
Our best advice is that control and prevention is better than the cure. Beat Legionella by controlling and preventing growth, avoiding expensive and unnecessary remedial works and disinfection. By undertaking a risk assessment, remediating the risks found, and undertaking your monitoring requirements set out by the HSE, in the HSG 274 part 2, you’ll help minimise the risk of exposure to Legionella and avoid expensive reactive works to remove Legionella by taking action before grows.
What is Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease?
Legionella is a common bacterium found in natural environments including ponds, rivers and lakes. The bacteria can also be supplied in small counts within mains water supply. Where there is water and the conditions of creating water droplets (aerosol), people using or within the area of these services may be at risk.
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia, which can be fatal. The most at risk are the very old and the very young, the ill and smokers to name a few. Legionella bacteria can also cause other, less harmful illness such as Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever, which can affect all people.
The main route of infection is through inhalation, by inhaling airborne water droplets that contain Legionella. It cannot be spread from person to person. The majority of cases or outbreaks of the disease have been via domestic water services, evaporative cooling towers, and spa pools.
Do You Sell Legionella Testing Kits?
uRisk offers a fantastic self-testing kit available to buy at £45.00+VAT and delivery charges, to test for Legionella bacteria yourself quickly and efficiently. The Legionella testing kit is an easy and inexpensive DIY kit to help you become legally compliant. Ordering a legionella testing kit means you can carry out the water sampling in your own time without the need of an engineer’s visit. Along with the testing kit, we will send you full instructions on how to test correctly and all testing kit samples will be checked in UKAS-accredited laboratories for the most accurate results possible. You will then receive your results as well as a certificate for your legionella control records.
What Services Does uRisk Offer?
uRisk offers a comprehensive array of specialized industrial water treatment and water safety solutions tailored to your needs. Our services encompass boiler water treatment, cooling water treatment, and water management support for closed systems, along with water disinfection and legionella control procedures. We provide expert advice on essential water treatment chemicals, equipment, and systems.
However, please note that we do not provide services for wastewater treatment, wastewater management, or filtration and media equipment. While our water treatment and testing kits are not suitable for wastewater treatment, we do offer a potable water testing kit.
In addition to our water treatment solutions, uRisk offers expert Health and Safety Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos Surveys, and Pat Testing services. Our thorough evaluations identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
What Industrial Sectors Do You Cater To?
We cater to a diverse range of industrial sectors, including all commercial organisations ranging for SME’s, chains, facilities management companies, and any other buildings with water.
What Accreditation's Does uRisk Hold?
Our company adheres to industry standards and best practices, holding certifications that include City & Guilds Qualified and UKAS Accredited Testing. This makes us experts in water treatment chemicals with access to the UK’s best water testing laboratory. Our company serves industrial companies’ water infrastructure, providing water treatment products, and the top UKAS-accredited water testing laboratory. Water treatment and testing from an accredited water testing laboratory are essential in the United Kingdom, to ensure that you meet and comply with standards.
Are uRisk Qualified?
All our engineers are DBS Checked to ensure suitable people are entering your premises and to safeguard vulnerable people. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards.