BS 8580-1

What it is

The code of practice describing what a competent Legionella risk assessment should contain and how it should be done.

Who it binds

A voluntary standard, widely treated as the benchmark for risk-assessment quality.

What it covers

Scope, competence, the assessment method, and what a defensible risk assessment looks like.

Key references

Clause 5.1 assessor competence; clause 7 site visit/survey; clause 8 evaluation of the risk (8.2 risk rating); clause 9 risk-assessment reporting; clause 10 review and reassessment.

Edition

BS 8580-1:2019

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