Legionella Awareness Training

Course Overview

The legal and technical requirements for the control of legionella in hot and cold water systems. Carrying out effective system management and maintenance in accordance with the ACoP and guidance documents on Legionellosis.

Course Objectives

To provide candidates with the knowledge of current legal and technical requirements for the control of Legionella in hot and cold water systems and the skills necessary to carry out effective management and maintenance of systems in accordance with HSC - ACOP L8 Document.

Who Should Attend

Staff who are involved in the management and maintenance of hot and cold water services in buildings.

Course Duration

This is a 3½ hour session.

Course Materials

Each delegate receives handouts and useful reference material.

Course Content

The following topics will be covered in this session:

The History of Legionnaires' Disease

Sources of Epidemic Legionellosis

Medical Aspects of Legionella

The Causative Chain

Growth Requirements

Methods of Infection and Vulnerability

Legislation and Management Responsibilities

L8 Introduction

Risk Assessment

Managing the Risk

Prevention and Control of the Risk

Examples of Hot and Cold Water Systems

Temperature Monitoring Procedures

Sampling and Detection of Lp

Record Keeping.


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