Legionella Awareness (Role of the Responsible Person) - 4hrs CPD

CIBSE Accredited CPD Training

CIBSE Accredited CPD Training

Legionella Awareness Role of the Responsible Person training is designed to educate individuals who hold the role of the "Responsible Person" within an organization or facility on the risks associated with Legionella bacteria and the measures required to prevent and control its growth. Legionella is a bacterium that can cause Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, and Pontiac fever, a milder flu-like illness.

The training aims to empower the Responsible Person with the knowledge and skills necessary to oversee Legionella risk management effectively, implement preventive measures, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. It is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy environment within buildings and facilities, particularly where water systems and aerosols may pose a risk of Legionella contamination.

• Introduction

• Background to Legionella Bacteria / Basic Water Microbiology

  • L8 the Approved Code of Practice

  • Legal Environment;

  • Risk Assessment;

  • Managing Risks

  • Controlling Risk; and

  • Record Keeping

  • Guidance on the Control of Legionella Bacteria in hot and Cold-Water Systems

Role of the responsible person;

• Audits

• Use of sub-contractors

• Policies / Procedures

• Training of staff etcGuidance on the Control of Legionella Bacteria in hot and Cold-Water Systems

• Guidance on the Control of Legionella Bacteria in hot and Cold-Water Systems

• Water Sampling Disinfection / Other Risk Systems