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Water Safety Group (WSG) Explained | Free On-Demand Webinar

Written by Water Hygiene Centre | Jun 2, 2026 1:55:21 PM

Whether you're establishing a Water Safety Group (WSG) for the first time or reviewing your existing arrangements, this free webinar provides practical guidance to help your organisation strengthen its water safety management framework.

 

What You'll Learn

In this informative session, we explain:

  • What a Water Safety Group (WSG) is and why it is essential

  • Definitions and guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health

  • Why Water Safety Groups are relevant to all organisations, not just healthcare providers

  • The recommended structure, membership, and responsibilities of a WSG

  • How Terms of Reference support effective governance and accountability

  • Common issues associated with poorly performing Water Safety Groups

  • Practical steps to improve WSG effectiveness and strengthen risk management

 

Understand the Role of a Water Safety Group in Managing Risk and Providing Board-Level Assurance

 

The webinar draws upon the principles of HTM 04-01: Safe Water in Healthcare Premises, one of the clearest sources of guidance on Water Safety Groups and their role in proactive water safety management.

Who Should Watch?

This webinar is ideal for:

  • Estates and Facilities Managers

  • Responsible Persons

  • Health & Safety Professionals

  • Compliance Managers

  • Water Safety Group Members

  • Senior Managers and Board Representatives

  • Anyone with responsibility for water safety governance

 

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