Legionella
This one day ACOP (L8) course includes an introduction to legionella bacteria, how water systems become contaminated, strategies for avoiding contamination, the legislation and regulations, the role of the Duty Holder, penalties for non-compliance.
Inadequate
management, lack of training and poor communication have all been
identified by
the Health and Safety Commission as contributory factors in outbreaks
of
Legionnaires’ disease.
Under the requirements
of the current Health
& Safety Commissions ACOP (L8) for the control of
legionella bacteria in water systems:
“those who are
appointed to carry out the control measures and strategies should be
suitably
informed, instructed and trained to a standard which ensures that tasks
are
carried out in a safe, technically competent manner”.
Regular
refresher training should be given and records of all initial and
refresher
training need to be maintained.
