Compliance audit checklist
A checklist for auditing your legionella management arrangements and records against ACOP L8 and HSG274.
Print-ready PDF with the columns laid out, or the CSV to fill in on a computer.
| Ref | Check / requirement | Guidance reference | Compliant? (Y/N/P) | Evidence seen | Action required | Owner | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Current legionella risk assessment in place and reviewed | ACOP L8 / HSG274 | Y | RA dated 2025-11; reviewed | None | Responsible Person | |
| 2.3 | Monthly temperature monitoring records complete | HSG274 Part 2 | Partial | Logs found; 2 gaps in Q1 | Backfill missed checks; remind staff | Responsible Person | 2026-07-15 |
Sample rows are illustrative. Download the PDF for a clean print-ready form, or the CSV to fill in digitally.
How to use it
- Work through each check to review how well your legionella controls and records meet ACOP L8 and HSG274.
- Mark each item compliant, partial or not compliant and note the evidence you saw.
- Record any action required, an owner and a due date for items that are not fully compliant.
- Repeat audits periodically and keep completed checklists as evidence of ongoing review.
Background: Legionella compliance checklist: a downloadable audit checklist