SUMMARY

This course is aimed at dutyholders, which includes employers, those in control of premises and those with health and safety responsibilities for others, to help them comply with their legal duties. These include identifying and assessing sources of risk, preparing a scheme to prevent or control risk, implementing, managing and monitoring precautions, keeping records of precautions and appointing a manager responsible for others.

The course gives practical advice on the legal requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 concerning the risk from exposure to legionella and guidance on compliance with the relevant parts of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

COURSE CONTENT

Part 1 - ACoP L8

Identification and assessment of the risk
Carrying out a risk assessment
Managing the risk: Management responsibilities, training and competence
Implementation of the control scheme
Preventing or controlling the risk from exposure to legionella bacteria
Review of control measures: Monitoring and routine inspection
Record keeping
Responsibilities of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers

Part 2 - The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Evaporative Cooling Systems

Evaporative cooling systems: Types, design and operation
Requirements of a cooling water treatment programme
Inspection, cleaning and disinfection procedures
Monitoring water quality and understanding water treatment analytical reports
Action in the event of an outbreak of legionellosis