Legionellosis - Legionella Control within Hot and Cold Water Systems
The course is designed to give those who attend an overview and understanding of how to control the risk from legionella bacteria within hot and cold water systems. It will enable effective management of the hot and cold water system in accordance to Approved Code of Practice L8.
Objectives
By the end of the course learners will be able to;
- Describe the medical aspects of legionnaires disease, including how the bacteria proliferates and who are the susceptible people to the illness.
- Understand the background into other potential common mechanical and bacterial hazards from a hot and cold water system including hygiene consideration.
- Name relevant statutory documents and highlighting a number of high profile court cases and there outcome
- Describe the requirements of Approved Code of Practice L8 to ensure compliance.
- Understand hot and cold water system design and remedial actions to minimise the risk of the bacteria proliferating and ensuring compliance to Water Regulations
- Describe the monitoring requirements including temperature checking, tank inspections legionella water sampling and actions in the event of positive count.
- Understand the requirements of compiling and maintaining the water management log book.
Method
This course is contains both theory and practical exercises and ends with written and practical assessments.
Pre Course Requirements
None
Who Should Attend?
A course designed for managers, supervisors or engineers who need an understanding of how legionella bacteria may proliferate within their hot and cold water system and how to prevent or control the bacteria.