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Legionella Water Temperature Safety Checklist for Schools and Learning Environments

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Risk Assessment Description:

This Legionella and water temperature monitoring safety checklist template helps site managers, caretakers and premises staff ensure water systems in educational facilities are maintained at safe temperatures to prevent Legionella growth.

It covers essential checks across all safety dimensions: risk assessments and planning, competence of staff, condition of the water system, temperature recordings for hot and cold outlets, flushing of low‑use outlets, tank and shower temperatures, monitoring records, corrective actions, and the use of water treatment chemicals where required. It references the Legionella ACoP L8 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 as the regulatory basis.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑inspection checks – verify documentation and competence before sampling.
  • Routine water temperature monitoring – record hot and cold water temperatures at all outlets.
  • Flushing and maintenance verification – confirm low‑use outlets are flushed and tanks are serviced.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be investigated and remedial actions taken before water is used for consumption or personal hygiene. Record the answers, note any deviations, and implement corrective measures promptly.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your maintenance team.

Compliant with: Legionella ACoP L8; Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

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Checks covered in this Legionella and Water Temperature Monitoring Inspection checklist

This Legionella and Water Temperature Monitoring Inspection safety checklist template covers 25 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a Legionella risk assessment for the water system been completed and communicated to staff?
2Are staff responsible for water temperature monitoring trained and competent in the procedure?
3Is a current water system schematic or diagram available on site?
4Is the temperature measuring equipment calibrated and verified for accuracy?
5Are hot‑water outlets measured at a temperature of at least 50°C?
6Are cold‑water outlets measured at a temperature of no more than 20°C?
7Is the temperature of the hot‑water storage tank recorded and maintained above 60°C?
8Is the temperature of the cold‑water storage tank recorded and maintained below 20°C?
9Are temperature readings taken at the furthest point from the hot‑water source to ensure temperature maintenance?
10Are all shower outlets measured and confirmed to be above 50°C for hot water?
11Are low‑use or rarely used outlets flushed weekly according to the schedule?
12Is a log of temperature readings for each outlet kept up to date and reviewed weekly?
13Are temperature monitoring records retained for at least 12 months?
14Are any temperature readings outside the safe range documented with corrective actions taken?
15Is a record of flushing activities, dates and outlets maintained?
16Are cleaning and descaling activities of tanks and pipework recorded and performed as required?
17Is the water system isolated and drained before major maintenance works?
18Are first‑aid facilities and emergency procedures posted near water system areas?
19Is personal protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection available for staff performing flushing?
20Are signs or barriers in place to prevent unauthorised access to hot‑water tanks?
21Is the water system inspected for visible corrosion, leaks or sediment buildup?
22Has the most recent Legionella water safety audit been completed and any findings addressed?
23Are the monitoring records stored securely and accessible for inspection by regulators?
24Is a water treatment biocide or disinfectant used and recorded in accordance with the risk assessment?
25Is a COSHH assessment for any water treatment chemicals used and are they stored safely?

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