Legionnaries Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems

The Legionella and water treatment course is designed to enable installers to understand the requirements of applicable regulations, HSE guidance, British Standards and Water Regulation.

With the increased publicity surrounding recent outbreaks of Legionnaires, effective water treatment is of paramount importance to those carrying out installation and maintenance of hot and cold water supply systems and to those who are responsible for managing the properties.

Furthermore it gives them an appreciation of the legionella bacteria, its formation and associated health risks.

The course will cover the following areas during the training & assessment:

• General information for employers and owners of residential accommodation
• Water regulations (commissioning/cold water systems)
• Risk assessment – hot and cold water systems
• Controlling the risks associated with spa baths
• Water treatment and legionnaires’ disease
• Physical disinfection
• Chemical disinfection
• Chlorine
• Chlorine dioxide
• Silver peroxides