ACOP L8 & HSG274 Care Home Hot Cold Water Legionella Audit
This checklist covers compliance with HSE ACoP L8 Legionella Control and applicable UK statutory requirements for healthcare operations. Non-compliance can result in unlimited fines under HSWA 1974 and potential corporate manslaughter charges if Legionella exposure causes fatality.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Care Home Facilities Manager
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: HSE ACoP L8 Legionella Control, Health and Technical Memorandum HTM 04-01, BS 8580-1:2019, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Legionella Risk Assessment & ACoP L8 Compliance
Verify Legionella Risk Assessment currency, Written Control Scheme, and monitoring records per ACoP L8.
- Is a Legionella Risk Assessment completed by a Competent Person and reviewed at least every 2 years?
- Is a Written Control Scheme documented and implemented covering all water systems?
- Are monitoring and control measures (chlorination, temperature checks, flushing) carried out and recorded?
- Attach photo of Legionella Risk Assessment, Written Control Scheme, and Logbook records:
Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions
Verify worker competence, active monitoring programme, and outstanding corrective actions.
- Are all workers competent for their tasks (trained, experienced, or supervised as appropriate)?
- Is monitoring and measurement of key compliance indicators carried out at required frequencies?
- Number of outstanding corrective actions from previous inspection or audit:
- Attach photo of training records, monitoring reports, and corrective action tracker:
Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices
Verify emergency procedures, mandatory statutory signage, and drill records.
- Are emergency procedures documented, practiced through drills, and records maintained?
- Are all statutory notices, signage, and warnings correctly displayed per applicable regulations?
- Overall compliance with applicable UK statutory requirements:
- Attach photo of emergency drill records, statutory signage register, and compliance certificates:
Enforcement Compliance & Management Review
Verify enforcement notice compliance, management review programme, and senior accountability.
- Have all findings from previous regulatory inspections, enforcement notices, and prohibition orders been resolved?
- Is management review of the health and safety management system conducted at least annually?
- Number of open enforcement actions or improvement notices outstanding:
- Senior Responsible Officer certification of inspection completion:
Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off
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- List all deficiencies identified in this inspection:
- Overall compliance status?
- Corrective actions assigned to (name and department):
- Inspector digital signature and date:
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Why Use This ACOP L8 & HSG274 Care Home Hot Cold Water Legionella Audit?
This acop l8 & hsg274 care home hot cold water legionella audit helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for care home facilities manager professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with HSE ACoP L8 Legionella Control, Health and Technical Memorandum HTM 04-01, BS 8580-1:2019, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ACOP L8 & HSG274 Care Home Hot Cold Water Legionella Audit cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 5 sections: Legionella Risk Assessment & ACoP L8 Compliance, Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions, Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices, Enforcement Compliance & Management Review, Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Who should use this ACOP L8 & HSG274 Care Home Hot Cold Water Legionella Audit?
This checklist is designed for Care Home Facilities Manager professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.