MANAGING LEGIONELLA IN SPA POOLS

 
VITAL STATISTICS

COST:
£195.00 + VAT per person for groups of less than five (minimum group size is three candidates). 

BIG DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for groups of five or more. 

DURATION:
1 Day

LOCATION:
Your Location. Courses are delivered at your venue, so no travel hassles.

VALIDITY PERIOD:
5 Years

Managing Legionella in Spa Pools

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.

PRE-REQUESITES

You must be 18 years of age to enrol on this course.

COURSE DURATION

This is a one day course and takes place at your location.

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 Spa Pools

Definition of a spa pool
Microbiological hazards
Dealing with accidents, incidents and emergencies 
Operating spa pools
Storing water
Spa pool water purification
Information managers should provide for users
Treatment programmes
Maintaining water quality
The effect of pH on disinfectants
The effect of disinfectants on pH
Biofilms
Spa pool area hygiene
Monitoring for infectious agents
Microbiological tests
Closing a spa pool
Additional testing in outbreaks
Design and construction
The water treatment system
The balance tank
Circulation
Filtration
Heating
Chemical dosing and control systems
Booster jets
Air blower system
Spa pool water make up supply
Design bathing loads
Water replacement
Physical operation
Dehumidification
Whirlpool baths
Whirlpool baths in healthcare settings
Hiring and other commercial uses
Holiday Home and shared Spas and Hot tubs
‘Party Rental’ or ‘Entertainment Spas’