We offer two courses on managing Legionella: a one day course for those who have responsibilities only for hot and cold water systems, and a two day course where the second day deals with managing Legionella in cooling systems and other at risk systems.
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Managing Legionella in hot and cold water systems
1 day course
Who should attend
This course is for those who have responsibilities only for hot and cold water systems, also known as ‘domestic’ water systems. HSE’s guide on controlling Legionella, L8, requires that appointed personnel are identified and that these persons are competent, even if you employ specialist firms to carry out most of the work. The named person could be a manager, engineer, safety officer or other suitable person in your company. This course will also benefit anyone one who is not a ‘appointed person’ but otherwise has responsibilities for Legionella control.
Information
Legionella bacteria can colonise many water systems and cause legionnaires’ disease if droplet become airborne. Although outbreaks of the disease are thankfully rare, there is the potential for many people to be made ill. About 12% of cases are fatal.
The risks a can be controlled and many companies employ specialist contractors to carry out the work. However, the company operating the water system retains legal responsibilities, and close cooperation with the contractor is vital to maintaining control. The appointed person, and others with responsibility for Legionella control, must be adequately trained and competent.
This course provides a basis for that competency.
Course includes:
- Legionella growth and diseases
- Risks from hot and cold water systems
- Legislation and guidance on control
- Methods of control
- Maintenance and checks
- The roles of contractors and systems operators
Managing Legionella in all water systems
2 day course
Who should attend
This course is for those who have responsibilities only for water systems, Including hot and cold systems, cooling systems with cooling towers and evaporative condensers, and other water systems that may be at risk.
Information
The first day of the course consists of an introduction to Legionella and the control of hot and cold systems. It follows the same syllabus as the one day course, and usually runs concurrently with it. The second day goes on to consider the risks from other water systems and the approaches to management.
The course includes:
- Risks and control of water cooling systems
- Risks and control of other water systems
- Legislation and guidance
- Commissioning and cooperating with specialist forms
- Outbreak investigations and procedures
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Note: We do not routinely offer the second day as a stand alone course. However, we can tailor courses to suit your requirements. Please contact us.
Applied training in Legionella control to meet L8