Water Hygiene Legionella log book awareness

There is a legal duty for the duty holder of building premises to carry out a Legionella risk assessment and from this, develop a written scheme of control, implement processes to manage and control identified risks and ensure that appropriate records are kept.

The Legionella logbook is instrumental in ensuring the management responsibilities; control processes and record keeping are implemented.

Is this course for you?

This course is for individuals responsible for implementing Legionella management policies and procedures and maintaining a logbook and appropriate records within the building premises.

This course requires basic knowledge of the management of risk in water systems, so you should have previously attended Eastwood Park’s Legionella Awareness Course (or an equivalent).

Aim

To provide learners with the statutory and practical knowledge to develop and maintain logbooks and statutory records required for compliance.

Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• State the requirements of legislation and regulations for water distribution systems.
• Describe the prominent waterborne pathogens – occurrence, ecology and transmission routes.
• State the elements of a risk assessment, written scheme of control, risk minimisation plan as part of the logbook system.
• Describe the constituent parts of a suitable logbook system.
• Demonstrate the knowledge required to develop a logbook system and the format and layout of the written documentation.

This course has City & Guilds assured programme status.

Facilities

Classrooms

Classrooms are available for theory learning and group exercises (close to training laboratories when practice activities are included).

FAQs

• How long will you hold provisional bookings for?

  Provisional bookings will be held for one week (7 days) from the date of booking.

  As we are facing a high demand for course places, we kindly ask you to confirm your place as soon as possible.

  If you do not confirm this booking within this period, unfortunately we cannot hold the place for you and the provisional booking request will be removed from the system.

• What refresher training will I need?

  Appropriate and regular refresher training is a requirement for all those with roles and responsibilities in respect of water distribution systems and associated equipment in healthcare buildings ensuring patient and staff safety in respect of the microbiological, chemical and physical risks associated with water systems.

  ACoP L8 and HSG 274 states the Responsible Person (Water) should receive 'regular refresher training’, this is generally accepted as being appropriate every two to three years.

• How do I find out your course availability?

  To book one of our courses, call our sales team on +44 (0)1454 262777. Alternatively fill out the enquiry form on our website, after which we will contact you as soon as possible.

• What are your terms & conditions?

  You can view and download our booking terms and conditions here.