To provide the statutory, medical and engineering knowledge to undertake a Legionella risk assessment in building premises, or a detailed understanding of the requirements of such for managerial purposes.
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There is a legal duty for the duty holder of building premises to carry out a risk assessment to identify risk from Legionella that may affect anyone who may be exposed to the hazards that could affect their health.
This course is for individuals with the responsibility for undertaking a Legionella risk assessment, or for ensuring one is carried out.
It requires basic knowledge of the management of risk in water systems, so learners should have previously attended Eastwood Park’s Legionella Awareness Course (or an equivalent).
To provide the statutory, medical and engineering knowledge to undertake a Legionella risk assessment in building premises, or a detailed understanding of the requirements of such for managerial purposes.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– State the requirements of legislation and regulations for hot and cold water
– Describe the causes, risks and impacts to health from legionella bacteria in water systems.
– Describe the engineering aspects of cold and hot water systems, evaporative cooling systems and other risk systems that may give rise to risks from legionella.
– Describe the principles of regulatory inspection and enforcement of health & safety in the UK.
– State the principle elements of a suitable and sufficient risk assessment in accordance with legislation.
– Be able to carry out a legionella risk assessment and produce a formal written report with recommendations in accordance with BS8580-1:2019.
This course is delivered on an on-demand basis and scheduled as needed. You can register your interest by following the link below and we will be in touch shortly to discuss your training options.
A Legionella risk assessment is a systematic inspection of a building’s water systems to identify conditions that could allow Legionella bacteria to grow and spread. It evaluates potential risks, identifies control measures and provides recommendations to help organisations comply with UK legislation and guidance, including ACoP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580-1:2019.
This course teaches learners how to carry out a suitable and sufficient Legionella risk assessment and produce a formal written report.
The course covers the key legislation and guidance used when assessing Legionella risks, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, ACoP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580-1:2019, the recognised standard for carrying out Legionella risk assessments. Learners gain an understanding of how these documents support legal compliance and good practice.
Yes. The course explains the principles of carrying out a suitable and sufficient Legionella risk assessment, including inspecting water systems, identifying hazards, evaluating risks and producing a formal written report with practical recommendations in line with BS 8580-1:2019.
Learners develop an understanding of the water systems that can present a Legionella risk, including hot and cold water services, evaporative cooling systems and other water systems where conditions could encourage bacterial growth. The course explains the engineering principles, common risk factors and appropriate control measures for each.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to identify Legionella hazards, understand legal responsibilities, inspect water systems, assess risks, produce written risk assessment reports and recommend appropriate control measures to help maintain safe and compliant water systems.
Eastwood Park Training delivers specialist water hygiene training based on current legislation and recognised industry standards. This City & Guilds Assured course combines statutory, engineering and practical knowledge to help learners confidently undertake Legionella risk assessments and produce reports that align with BS 8580-1:2019.