Technical - Authorised Person Training

This course deals with the operational aspects of minimising the risks from Legionnaires' Disease. 

Recent Legionella outbreaks in the UK have led to increased concerns within many organisations. There is a clear and obvious need for organisations of all types and sizes, to ensure they have a robust and systematic approach to Legionella risk management.

Our Authorised Person Legionella training deals with the risks posed by Legionnaires’ disease and the associated operational / technical measures for controlling and minimising such risks. It includes Legionella, water hygiene, “safe” hot water, cold water, drinking water systems and the relevant aspects of HSE's ACoP (L8) and HTM 04-01.

Topics covered on the course will include:

• Requirements for the proliferation of Legionella and interactions with other microbiota
• Factors affecting the accumulation of biofilm
• Temperature as a Legionella control method
• Biocides as an effective control method against Legionella and biofilm
• Water sources, softening, filtration and metal contamination
• Hot and cold water storage, design and upgrading, distribution system issues
• Design, operation, monitoring and maintenance of water systems
• Water sampling and the interpretation of results
• Showers, TMV's and Point of use filtration.
• Other water systems e.g. spa baths, decorative fountains, air conditioning units

Duration: Full Day, includes lunch & refreshments