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Managing Legionella one-day in-company course

Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia which can affect anybody, but which principally affects those who are susceptible to disease because of age, illness, immunosuppression, smoking etc. Organisations need to be sure that they meet the requirements of the revised Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance - Legionnaires’ disease: the control of legionella bacteria in water systems.

Investing in safety training will help to ensure that the likelihood of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease is very low.

Here is a brief summary of the course content:

Aims and objectives:
The aim of this occupational health and safety training course is to develop delegates’ awareness of legionella and how to control the risks.

By the end of the training session delegates should:

Have knowledge of the key legislation in relation to the control of legionella
Identify the health risks associated with legionellosis
Understand how to manage legionella
Understand the role of the responsible person
Outline the requirements of L8 and how it links to organisational procedure.

Who is the course intended for?
The course is intended for those who work in building management, design and maintenance.

Pre-course preparation:

HSE Guidance L8 "The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems"
Review of own organisations control of legionella policy/procedure.

Course content:

What is legionella?
Legislative controls
L8 "The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems"
Duty holders and responsibilities
Risk management.

Qualification and certification:
All delegates who successfully complete the course in full will be awarded the RoSPA Managing Legionella Certificate of Training.

Maximum number of delegates: 16

Also available to download: Managing Legionella (PDF 73kb)

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