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

Code

WS8

Duration

2 day course

Pre-requisite/entry requirements

The learner must already have good working knowledge of hot and cold water systems and HSG274 Part 2, either through a minimum of two years experience in the field or through sitting WS2 – Management of Legionella in Hot and Cold Water Systems.

Benefits for the learner

• Greater knowledge and understanding of BS8580-1:2019.
• Improved auditing skills and knowledge.
• More competent and detailed assessments will follow from learners.
• Some practical based training elements.
• Training by a well-established, reputable provider.
• City & Guilds Accreditation.
• Reduced risk of the moral / legal / financial implications associated with no, unsuitable or insufficient risk assessment.
• A workbook and resources to take away to use as a reference after the course and to assist in writing documents of their own such as a risk assessment template.
• Training and material written and delivered by an experienced assessor.

Benefits for the employer

• Greater knowledge and understanding of BS8580-1:2019.
• Improved auditing skills and knowledge.
• More competent and detailed assessments will follow from learners.
• Some practical based training elements.
• Training by a well-established, reputable provider.
• City & Guilds Accreditation.
• Reduced risk of the moral / legal / financial implications associated with no, unsuitable or insufficient risk assessment.
• A workbook and resources to take away to use as a reference after the course and to assist in writing documents of their own such as a risk assessment template.
• Training and material written and delivered by an experienced assessor.

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.

What do I need to bring with Me?

• Any tools and equipment required for the training will be provided by your instructor.
• Learners can bring with them any materials used in water hygiene control, where time permitting, your trainer can review. This might include templates, reports, logbook systems or tools / equipment.