Legionella awareness training
Introduction
Awareness of legionella and the potentially serious effects of Legionnaires’ disease have grown in recent years, often fueled by the publicity from the major outbreaks, which have led to prosecutions under the Health & Safety at Work Act. For organisations of all types, it has become more important that individuals understand their legal duties and the serious consequences of a failure to comply with the law.
The L8 ACoP sets out legislative obligations and states that those involved in legionella management: 'should have such ability, experience, instruction, information, training and resources as to allow them to carry out their tasks'. Successful completion of this course the delegate can be regarded as a competent person. The course is accredited by Envex with an attendance certificate.
Who is this course for?
- Those who have need to have an awareness on legionella and an understanding of how to control legionella in water systems.
- Those who want an appreciation of the impact of when things go wrong due to legionella and how to prevent this occurring.
Aims
The aim of this course is to develop delegates’ awareness of legionella.
Learning Objectives
On completion of the training, delegates will be aware of:
• The regulations covering legionella
• How and why legionella bacteria can cause problems
• The ways of controlling legionella
• The types of water systems likely to be at risk
• The people most likely to be affected by an outbreak
• Assessment of the implications of recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, consequences, action taken and lessons learned
• Review of practical examples from the experienced legionella consultant
Who should attend?
Technical and maintenance staff, building and facilities managers, service engineers with responsibility for the control of legionella.
No. of delegates - 12 maximum
Programme Outline
. What is legionella?
. How did Legionnaires' disease come about?
. An introduction to the Health and Safety Commissions Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L8 Legionnaires 'Disease: Control of legionella bacteria in water systems and understanding its importance
. Understanding the relevance of Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
. How risks from exposure to legionella should be managed and controlled
. The risk assessment process with supporting techniques (treatment and control, monitoring; cleaning and disinfection, and auditing
. Understanding the chemistry of water, scale, corrosion, suspended solids and microbiological activity
. Legionella risks in cooling towers, cooling systems & hot and cold water systems
. Target groups most likely to be affected by an outbreak
. Review of practical examples, using case studies demonstrating the effect and impact of an outbreak
For detailed course information > download the legionella training flyer (pdf 82kb)
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