Risk assessment

Legionella & Water Safety Risk Assessment

Identification and control of the risks from Legionella bacteria in the hot and cold water systems of a healthcare premises

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  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Mapped to the CQC standards
  • Optional 3-monthly updates

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

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
  • 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

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  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.

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