Scald Risk Assessments

Independent assessments that help you manage scald risks while maintaining effective Legionella control.

Protecting people while maintaining Legionella control

You need us when…

• You are responsible for a building where people could be exposed to hot water temperatures that present a scald risk.
• Your premises are used by vulnerable individuals, such as children, older people, or those with reduced mobility.
• You need to balance the requirement for Legionella control with the risk of scalding.
• You’re reviewing your water safety arrangements or undertaking refurbishment works.
• You want confidence that your existing controls are appropriate and effective.

We help by…

Assessing your hot water systems to identify locations where building users may be at risk of scalding and evaluating whether existing control measures are suitable and effective.

Our assessments consider both the risk of scalding and the need to maintain effective Legionella control, providing practical, proportionate recommendations that help achieve the appropriate balance between the two.

We currently undertake Scald Risk Assessments across a range of settings, including:

• Healthcare facilities
• Care homes
• Educational establishments
• Public access buildings
• Leisure and community facilities

Which means you…

✅You reduce the risk of scalding incidents
✅ You protect vulnerable building users
✅ You have confidence that your control measures are appropriate
✅ Your hot water systems balance user safety with effective Legionella control
✅ You receive practical recommendations that support compliance and good water safety management

Not sure if this is the right service?

Every organisation is different.

If you’re unsure what support you need, we’re happy to have an initial conversation, discuss your circumstances, and point you in the right direction.