--- title: IIRSM CPD - Legionella Risk Assessment and BS8580-1:2019 description: Pete Tyson delivers a presentation around Legionella Risk Assessments and BS8580 to CIBSE West Midlands image: https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/hubfs/IIRSM%20East%20Anglia%20June%202025%20LRA.png --- [![Water-Hygiene-Centre-Logo1-2](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Water-Hygiene-Centre-Logo1-2.png?width=225&height=80&name=Water-Hygiene-Centre-Logo1-2.png "Water-Hygiene-Centre-Logo1-2")](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/) [![white-logo](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WaterHygieneCentre-2019/Images/white-logo.png?width=198&height=69&name=white-logo.png "white-logo")](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/academy/legionella-risk-assessment&title=IIRSM%20CPD%20-%20Legionella%20Risk%20Assessment%20and%20BS8580-1:2019&picture=https://2896031.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2896031/IIRSM%20East%20Anglia%20June%202025%20LRA.png&description=Pete%20Tyson%20delivers%20a%20presentation%20around%20Legionella%20Risk%20Assessments%20and%20BS8580%20to%20CIBSE%20West%20Midlands) - [**](https://twitter.com/share?source=https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/academy/legionella-risk-assessment&text=IIRSM%20CPD%20-%20Legionella%20Risk%20Assessment%20and%20BS8580-1:2019%20-%20https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/academy/legionella-risk-assessment) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/academy/legionella-risk-assessment&title=IIRSM%20CPD%20-%20Legionella%20Risk%20Assessment%20and%20BS8580-1:2019&summary=Pete%20Tyson%20delivers%20a%20presentation%20around%20Legionella%20Risk%20Assessments%20and%20BS8580%20to%20CIBSE%20West%20Midlands) # **Legionella Risk Assessment and BS8580-1:2019** by [Water Hygiene Centre](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/academy/author/water-hygiene-centre), on 30-07-2025 Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/water-hygiene-centre/?viewAsMember=true) [![IIRSM East Anglia June 2025 LRA](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IIRSM%20East%20Anglia%20June%202025%20LRA.png?width=651&height=366&name=IIRSM%20East%20Anglia%20June%202025%20LRA.png)](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/lra-bs8580-webinar) The need for [Legionella risk assessments](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/legionella-risk-assessment-l8) has been around for many years, however, the standard and quality of them can vary greatly.  ## Legionella Risk Assessments - do yours comply with BS8580-1:2019? This session delivered by Pete Tyson reiterates the need for Legionella risk assessments and how they are required under the Regulations and Guidance documents.     [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2896031/30cae303-224d-4299-9a43-10e08bb0888e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2896031/30cae303-224d-4299-9a43-10e08bb0888e)   [BS8580 Water Quality – risk assessments for Legionella control – code of practice ](https://www.bsigroup.com/globalassets/localfiles/en-gb/standards/bs-8580-1/BS-8580-1-Standard-Flyer/)was first issued by BSI in 2010, detailing what a Legionella risk assessment should include.     This guidance was then updated in 2019, further refining the standards for these risk assessments.  With an understanding of the defined requirements within the standard, you will be able to objectively review your current risk assessments to determine how suitable and compliant they are with BS8580.    In addition to Pete's presentation, below are some useful blogs with further help and advice on risk assessments: - [All about Legionella risk assessments](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/blog/launch-blog-legionella) - [Risk of not completing a Legionella risk assessment on time](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/blog/risks-of-no-legionella-assessment) - [How can you tell if your Legionella risk assessment is suitable](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/blog/legionella-risk-assessment-ukas)   The [International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM)](https://www.iirsm.org/community/events) is are a UK-based professional membership organisation who help individuals and organisations feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage risks in their environments and lives. Plus, they offer lots of opportunities to learn and network!  Their events are very engaging and designed to help you develop essential skills while connecting with others, both professionally and personally.   Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about this blog or if you would like to [consult with one of our experts for further advice on water hygiene.](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/contact) Editor’s Note: The information provided in this blog is correct at the date of original publication – June 2025. © Water Hygiene Centre 2025    Click on the image above to view the full recording.   [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2896031/ba3583be-f15a-4dcf-973b-e071ac813d2d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2896031/ba3583be-f15a-4dcf-973b-e071ac813d2d) #### About the author #### [Water Hygiene Centre](https://www.waterhygienecentre.com/academy/author/water-hygiene-centre) The Water Hygiene Centre was established in 2009 to address the lack of independent water hygiene consultancy within the industry. 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