Disinfection of Water Supply Systems in Buildings (WS3)

Code
WS3

Duration
1 day course

Benefits for the learner

Greater understanding of:

• What disinfection is and why it might be required
• Health and safety aspects behind cleaning and disinfection
• The role of cleaning and disinfection

Learners are also able to mix with like-minded individuals and share thoughts on best practice and experiences.

Benefits for the employer

• Meeting the training requirement of the Fourth Edition Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L8).
• Reduced risk of associated health and safety hazards for the operative and water system users during cleaning and disinfection.
• Compliance with ACOP L8 / HSG 274 / BS EN 806/ BS 8558.
• Reduced risk of the moral/legal/financial implications associated with prosecution for poor workmanship.
• A nationally accredited form of recognition of the employee's knowledge in the role of cleaning and disinfecting.

What you’ll learn on this course

Topics discussed include:

• Detergents vs. Disinfection vs. Sterilisation
• Water borne diseases
• Scenarios that require disinfection
• Classification labelling & packaging regulations
• Safety data sheets
• COSHH risk assessment
• Discharge permits
• Chemical vs. thermal disinfection
• Carrying out cleaning and disinfection
• The importance of pH
• Establishing chemical levels
• Satisfactory disinfection
• Reducing chemical levels
• Hygiene practices

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, safety data sheets, COSHH risk assessments or method statements, so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.