Legionella Awareness Training Courses

Puretech Water Systems (UK) Ltd now offer Legionella Awareness Training Courses. Correspondingly, both Foundation Legionella Training Courses and Advanced Legionella Training Courses are available. Simultaneously, if there are specific requirements, a bespoke solution can always be arranged.

Emphatically, the training courses, seminars and workshops have been developed to meet the needs of all candidates. Primarily, these courses are aimed at water responsible person on site. According to the guidance from HSE ACoPL8, it is managements responsibility that personnel are trained and compliant in implementing Legionella preventative control measures.

Approved Code of Practice L8

“Those specifically appointed to implement the Legionella control measures and strategies should be suitably informed, instructed and trained and their suitability assessed. They must be properly trained to a level that ensures tasks are carried out in a safe, technically competent manner, and receive regular refresher training.”

Part 51, Health & Safety Executive Approved Code of Practice L8

The Syllabus

Legionella training and compliance in line with HSE ACoPL8 is a mandatory training requirement. Additionally, refresher training is also a requirement for all relevant personnel on site. Here is a brief overview of the syllabus:

• Introduction to Legionnaires Disease, including case studies of historical outbreaks and discussing the symptoms and social aspects of the disease.
• A look at Legionella Pneumophila.
• Basic Water Chemistry and Identification of Risk Systems.
• Legislative framework of HSE ACoP L8 and the requirements of the Responsible Person.
• Legionella control within domestic water services (HSG274 Part 2).

Available Courses

Above all, these courses have a carefully designed syllabus specifically tailored to different working environments. Undeniably, these courses are intended for all members of staff on your site who are involved in water safety. Specifically, the courses cater to Managers and Water Responsible personnel alike. Significantly, the courses are hands on and are conducted and delivered on site. This is so working examples can be demonstrated and subsequently allows for relevant questions to be asked by employees.

Moreover, the foundation course is applicable to most businesses. We do offer advanced courses and bespoke courses for businesses with different requirements. Sites which have Cooling Towers for example, require more specialised and specific training. Lastly, choose a time and date that suits you. To find out more about our availability, please contact us directly on 01622 871 877.

Benefits of Legionella Training Courses

• Relevant Legionella Training For Staff & The Water Responsible Person On Site.
• A Great Way For Staff Members To Be Refreshed With Best Practice Guidelines
• Foundation, Advanced & Bespoke Training Courses Available.

Find Out More

Puretech Water Systems (UK) Ltd specialise in water treatment and process filtration. We are specialists in maintaining water systems and provide training courses on the topic of water which are relevant across multiple sectors.

Interested in finding out more about the courses we provide?

Call Us On: 01622 871 877

Find more information here: https://puretechsystems.co.uk/legionella-awareness-training-courses/