Legionella Risk Assessment of Commercial Hot and Cold Water Systems (WS8)

Code
WS8

Duration
2 day course

Pre-requisite/entry requirements

Learners wishing to undertake this training and assessment must have undertaken one of the following routes of entry:

• A minimum of two years industry experience as a legionella risk assessor.
• Complete Management of Legionella Bacteria in Hot and Cold Water Systems course prior to sitting this course.

Benefits for the learner

• Meeting the risk assessment requirements of the Fourth Edition Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L8) and associated Technical Guidance Document HSG 274 Part 2.
• The course material is immensely focused around BS 8580-1:2019 Water Quality - Risk Assessments for Legionella Control - Code of Practice (the highest industry standard).
• Understanding of a procedure to follow throughout the risk assessment.
• Understanding of how a risk assessment template might be drawn up or developed.

Benefits for the employer

• Significant improvement in the way the written scheme and the attitudes of management are appraised.
• Training and assessment by a reputable provider in the industry and by trainers very experienced in legionella risk assessment.
• Reduced risk of the moral / legal / financial implications associated common place unsuitable and insufficient risk assessment.
• Learners are able to mix with like-minded individuals and share thoughts on best practice and experiences.

What you’ll learn on this course

Topics discussed include:

• The need for risk assessment.
• Preparation and scope.
• Determining risk.
• Appraisal of management.
• Appraisal of safe design / operation.
• Appraisal of maintenance / monitoring / inspection.
• System survey.

The material delivered will not include a description of how hot and cold water systems should be designed, operated, maintained and managed - this course assumes you have prior knowledge and is focused on the process of risk assessment and competent auditing of the systems and structures in place to control legionella.

What do I need to bring with Me?

• All course material will be provided by the trainer, however, learners are welcome to bring with them any materials used within legionella management such as risk assessments, water hygiene logbooks or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.