Legionella & Water Safety Risk Assessment

What's inside

This risk assessment is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

• 1. Scope and purpose
• 2. Legal and regulatory framework
• 3. Risk assessment methodology
• 4. Background - legionella and water systems
• 5. CQC evidence mapping
• 6. Hazards, controls and risk rating
• 7. Control scheme and responsibilities
• 8. Action plan
• 9. Monitoring and review
• 10. Glossary
• 11. Disclaimer

CQC fundamental standard

Legislation & standards it maps to

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 - Legionnaires' disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems
• HSG274 - Technical guidance on the control of legionella
• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Regulations 12 and 15 - in particular Regulation 15 (Premises and equipment)
• Care Quality Commission single assessment framework
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)

Who it applies to

The premises, staff, patients and visitors of [Organisation Name]; the [Responsible Person] and [Duty Holder].

How it works

1. Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.