Risk Management Audits
A Legionella Risk Management Audit or Legionella Compliance audit is a review of an organisations legionella management plan. This will include a review of all associated control procedures and day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with legislation and effective risk management relating to the control of legionella bacteria and Legionnaires disease.
A risk management audit is NOT legionella risk assessment. It is a system to ensure that a risk system has been put in place and is using effective measures to control the risks from exposure to legionella bacteria.
AUDIT CHECKLISTA Risk Management Audit will evaluate all aspects associated with the current Legionella Control document in place at a premises. It will evaluate the risk assessment and the roles and responsibilities of the duty holder and responsible persons. It will consider factors including;
· Was the person/company who carried out the risk assessment competent/have access to competent advice
· Have control measures been implemented as a result of the assessment
· Are there circumstances which have been identified which would require a review of this assessment
· Is a responsible person identified (in writing), and are their contact details available (in the event of an emergency)
· Have all staff identified in the control regime received appropriate training
The review will also consider factors such as the competency of external contractors (if applicable) and if their roles and responsibilities are also recorded in writing. The review will take into account wider health and safety risks including COSHH assessments, working at height, working in confined spaces etc.
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